Air Force Historical Research Agency Welcome to the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Legacy Vault

DAF Legacy Vault

We are excited to announce the development of a new digital space dedicated to showcasing the Department of the Air Force's (DAF) official archival records. This project highlights the rich and storied history of both the Air Force and Space Force, featuring historical records, artifacts, photographs, audio recordings, video documentation, and archival finding aids.

Although the page is currently under construction, our team is actively working to ensure it becomes a comprehensive and accessible resource for historians, researchers, veterans, and enthusiasts. We aim to make these valuable materials readily discoverable for those seeking insights into the DAF's contributions to our nation's history.

This initiative underscores our commitment to preserving and sharing the official ephemera of the Airmen and Guardians who have shaped the legacy of the skies and beyond. Updates will follow as the project progresses, and we look forward to unveiling more resources soon!

DAF History Publications

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Air Force Historical Research Agency leadership and staff orient Ambassador (retired) W. Stuart Symington, second from left, with records collections housed in the AFHRA archives at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., May 11, 2023. Symington visited AFHRA to provide insight into his grandfather, Stuart Symington, who served as the first Secretary of the Air Force, 1947-50, and led the Air Force’s desegregation efforts. AMB Symington viewed AFHRA’s archival holdings pertaining to his grandfather and provided his own oral history interview that will pair with former SecAF Symington’s interviews in AFHRA’s archives. From left: Juan Rackley, Symington, Timothy Brown, and Maranda Gilmore. (US Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox)

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