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Air Force Historical Research Agency

The History and Museum Program includes historians, archivist, and curators across the Department of the Air Force. Take a look at the work our program has done over the years and the historic events covered under their watch.

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.

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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.”

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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

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908th Flying Training Wing Hosts 2nd Annual AFRC Historian Symposium

The 908th Flying Training Wing Hosts 2nd Annual AFRC Historian Symposium at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.

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AFGSC Historians win DAF History and Museums Awards

The Department of the Air Force recently announced that AFGSC historians won History and Museums Awards at the MAJCOM, NAF, and Wing levels.

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AAS recognizes STARCOM historian with President’s Award

Space Training and Readiness Command historian and author, Dr. Rick W. Sturdevant, received the American Astronautical Society (AAS) President's Award for his work as series editor for the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) History Series, April 17.

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Part I: Air Force Historians and the Power of History

We are our history—and history has power. Without it, we only react—but with it, we can remember, understand, plan, and often foresee.I am Jeremiah Foster, and I am the historian of the 377th Air Base Wing.Did you know that Kirtland Air Force Base has historians? In fact, the base has a total of

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AFSOC History Office wins 2021 Air Force Excellence in Command History Program Award

The award recognizes the best primary or field command history office for outstanding history and heritage programs leadership that provided exemplary historical services to improve organizational effectiveness, esprit de corps, and combat capability.

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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.