Dec. 4, 2017 386th hand selected for largest amphibious invasion Just as the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing has a significant role in today’s mission, their storied history began during World War II. On Tuesday, June 6, 1944, Allied forces landed on the beaches in Nazi-occupied Normandy, France in one of World War II’s most ambitious operations, nearly 73 years
Dec. 1, 2017 386th AEW celebrates 75 years of history On Dec. 1, the 386th BG, now the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, celebrates its 75th birthday; a journey that started at MacDill Air Field, Tampa, Florida, in 1942 and continues to this day at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.
Nov. 4, 2017 Once an Okie, always an Okie: The History of Reserve Airmen at Tinker U.S. Air Force Reserve units served here dating back to June 1946, when they were still part of the Army Air Forces. Since that time, Air Force Reserve units on base have flown bombers, trainers, transports, fighters and now command and control and aerial refueling aircraft.
Oct. 25, 2017 Nose art pays tribute to B-52’s top secret past A B-52 Stratofortress from the 419th Flight Test Squadron is sporting new nose art to commemorate it’s storied past. Renowned aviation artist Mike Machat completed the artwork earlier this month on B-52 #60-0036. Machat recently completed nose art on an Edwards B-1B Lancer and was again commissioned
Aug. 20, 2017 Marking 75 Years of 12th Air Force: Post-Cold War thru Today This the final part of a three piece series article on the history of 12th Air Force in celebration of its 75th Anniversary.
Aug. 16, 2017 Marking 75 Years of 12 Air Force: The World War II Years This is a the first piece of a three piece series article on the history of 12th Air Force in celebration of its 75th Anniversary.
July 27, 2017 The Great Escape: setting the record straight A memorial ceremony took place to commemorate the “Great Escape” of World War II near Ramstein AB, Germany on July 1, 2017. The memorial honored Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Roger Bushell and French Air Force 2nd Lt. Bernard Scheidhauer, the two escapees executed near Ramstein in March 1944.
July 18, 2017 Historian preserves 20th FW history Throughout its more than 75 year history, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, has experienced many changes in its mission.
May 28, 2017 Ramstein celebrates Memorial Day at Lorraine American Cemetery Military and civilian officials commemorated fallen service members in a solemn Memorial Day ceremony here today.
May 8, 2017 Tender Warrior Chief Master Sergeant Kristen Miller, becomes first female Munitions System Specialist Superintendent in the Air National Guard.