March 25, 2025 Historian’s Corner: 5th CCG embodies a legacy of innovation, excellence Since its activation July 1, 1964, the 5th Combat Communications Group, based out of Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, has crafted a legacy of innovation and adaptability.
March 19, 2025 Space Force Guardian returns to Earth after six-month space mission U.S. Space Force Col. Nick Hague returned to Earth following a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station, March 18, 2025.
March 11, 2025 Historian connects Reservist to fallen family member in Guam For many with family who served in a previous war or conflict, they might never know what happened to their relatives. But sometimes, connection to those lost comes from unexpected places or people. This was the case in December 2024 for Lt. Col. Jonathan Askins, 445th Airlift Wing chief of safety,
Feb. 21, 2025 Emblems Vs Patches: What’s the Difference? Department of the Air Force (DAF) heraldry connects us to our long and storied past. Organizations need enduring symbols in the form of emblems to promote esprit de corps, morale, and a sense of heritage. Some people use the terms “emblem” and “patch” interchangeably; however, the two products are
Feb. 14, 2025 AFHRA: Uncovering DAF History The Air Force Historical Research Agency serves as an institutional memory of the Department of the Air Force, preserving history through a vast collection of documents, personal records and historical papers since its establishment in 1943. The agency plays a crucial role in maintaining the stories
Feb. 7, 2025 From Missile Launch Officer to Historian: The Impact of Rob Young’s Service Robert Young has spent his career dedicated to preserving the history of those who served their country. His 38 years of service in the U.S. Air Force (29 years at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center) have been shaped by a passion for history, a commitment to honoring sacrifices, and a
Oct. 31, 2024 Through the lens of resilience: How a historian confronts vision challenges When Meaghan M. Kacmarcik was 10 years old, she was stricken with a rare genetic eye disease that impaired her vision, but she has not let it stand in the way of success and her passion for history.
Sept. 28, 2024 Space Systems Command unveils “Space Starts Here,” first-ever official artwork “Space Starts Here,” by Rick Herter, Space Systems Command’s first official painting, includes a quote from American rocket pioneer Dr. Robert H. Goddard: “It is difficult to say what is impossible, because the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.”
Sept. 26, 2024 MH-139A Grey Wolf makes first ever guest appearance in exercise training event The 908th Flying Training Wing has been transitioning from a C-130 equipped tactical airlift unit to becoming the formal training unit for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter for nearly four years now. After divesting the last of its C-130s in April 2022, and receiving its first Grey Wolf in April
Sept. 23, 2024 History turned digital preserving Tyndall's past Through vivid interactive maps, immersive storytelling and the power of visuals Coffman’s project, History turned Digital, takes historical archives, and turns it into a web format offering a fresh approach to learning history. He aims to make the 325th Fighter Wing’s history more accessible and