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Front Doors of Agency

The front entry to the Air Force Historical Research Agency.

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Inside the Stacks

Due to the magnitude of our collection, AFHRA measures our inventory in linear feet instead of by document. One linear foot is about the size of one standard records box which typically holds anywhere from 4,000 to 4,500 sheets of paper. Currently our stacks manager, Mr. Juan Rackley, is tracking our collection at 82,000 linear feet with most of our boxes being filled to capacity. Therefore, we have roughly 369,000,000 paper documents in our collection at this time and that does not account for our rapidly growing digital collection.

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Space Systems Command Connects Heritage and Future during Anniversary Celebration

U.S. Air Force Col. Michelle K. Idle, SSC deputy commander, left, and U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sergeant Jacqueline Sauvé, SSC senior enlisted leader, unveil “Space Starts Here,” by Rick Herter, the command’s first official painting. The work 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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PACAF celebrates 80 years of air dominance

Don Fenton, Pacific Air Forces’ command historian, tells an audience about PACAF’s legacy during the PACAF 80th anniversary ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 2, 2024. PACAF activated as the Far East Air Forces in Brisbane, Australia, on Aug. 3, 1944. The command continues to adapt and evolve to meet the challenges of a changing security environment to defend the homeland, deter aggression, and reinforce allies and partners in the complex and ever-changing Indo-Pacific strategic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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PACAF celebrates 80 years of air dominance

Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, speaks about PACAF’s accomplishments during the command’s 80th anniversary ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 2, 2024. The command continues to adapt and evolve to meet the challenges of a changing security environment to defend the homeland, deter aggression, and reinforce allies and partners in the complex and ever-changing Indo-Pacific strategic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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PACAF celebrates 80 years of air dominance

An ōhiʻa tree, a Hawaiian native evergreen tree, is dedicated during the Pacific Air Forces’ 80th anniversary ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 2, 2024. The command activated as the Far East Air Forces in Brisbane, Australia, on Aug. 3, 1944. It continues to adapt and evolve to meet the challenges of a changing security environment to defend the homeland, deter aggression, and reinforce allies and partners in the complex and ever-changing Indo-Pacific strategic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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VSFB and NSIN Collaborate to Revolutionize Space Launch Operations

2nd Lt. Matthew Wood, 2nd Range Operations Squadron mission integrator, discusses spaceport operations with his team during a National Security Innovation Network’s (NSIN) bootcamp held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 23, 2024. During the bootcamp, participants explored valuable insights aimed at addressing launch capacity and developed actionable steps toward creating the Spaceport of the Future. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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VSFB and NSIN Collaborate to Revolutionize Space Launch Operations

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Riley Mausbach, 2nd Space Launch Squadron SMT technician, listens to his team discuss user interviews during a National Security Innovation Network’s bootcamp held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 23, 2024. Bootcamp participants worked to gain valuable insights into addressing launch capacity and develop actionable steps toward creating the Spaceport of the Future. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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VSFB and NSIN Collaborate to Revolutionize Space Launch Operations

Kwaku Farkye, a National Security Innovation Network’s (NSIN) Bootcamp coach, provides targeted coaching to a team during a NSIN bootcamp held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 23, 2024. Targeted coaching during the NSIN bootcamp aligned the team with the challenge statement’s and helped members focus on identifying and addressing launch capacity and creating a next-generation spaceport. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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VSFB and NSIN Collaborate to Revolutionize Space Launch Operations

National Security Innovation Network’s (NSIN) bootcamp participants consult one another during a team activity at Vandenberg Space Force Base Calif., April 23, 2024. Team activities simulated real-world scenarios during the NSIN bootcamp, which was essential for fostering collaboration and problem-solving skills crucial for innovation and tackling complex challenges, like a roadmap to transform Vandenberg into the Spaceport of the Future. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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VSFB and NSIN Collaborate to Revolutionize Space Launch Operations

National Security Innovation Network’s (NSIN) bootcamp participants take part in a team activity at Vandenberg Space Force Base Calif., April 23, 2024. The bootcamp fostered collaboration and problem-solving skills deemed crucial for innovation and transforming Vandenberg SFB into a next-generation spaceport. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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UH Midshipmen Visit USV Ranger

University of Hawaii Navy ROTC Midshipman 2nd Class Patrick McHale (Center Right), from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, visits the unmanned surface vessel Ranger on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 16, 2023. The midshipmen are participating in a Navy summer internship program at U.S. Pacific Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jonathan B. Trejo)

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Manned Orbiting Laborary in Air & Space Reflections Spring_Summer 2024 issue

A MOL orbits around earth. The MOL is an evolution of the earlier 'Blue Gemini' program

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Official Photo of Gen Hames Hartinger in Air & Space Reflections Spring_Summer 2024 issue

General James V. Hartinger circa 1983 at the time, he was serving as commander of Air Force Space Command

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LGM-30 Minuteman III Test Launch

LGM-30 Minuteman III missile soars in the air after a test launch.

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'Dear Dickie' Letter 1 in Air & Space Reflections Spring_Summer 2024 issue

A March 24 1944 letter from General Arnold to Admiral Lord Mountbatten to firmly outline how Project 9 was to be employed in the CBI theater of operations

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Cypher msg from Op THURSDAY in Air & Space Reflections Spring_Summer 2024 issue

The original cypher message dated March 8 1944 on Operation THURSDAY

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Crashed CG-4 on Op THURSDAY in Air & Space Reflections Spring_Summer 2024 issue

Several crashed CG-4 gliders at Broadway on the morning of March 6 1944

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Cols Alison and Cochran in a planning meeting in Air & Space Reflections Spring_Summer 2024 issue

A planning meeting prior to the execution of Operation THURSDAY, Alison to left of map; Cochran to right of map.

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Operational Directive No 2 in Air & Space Reflections Spring_Summer 2024 issue

The final page of Operational Directive No. 2 dated Jan 17 1944 which gave Project 9 semi-operational autonomy within the CBI theater of operations

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