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Happy Birthday to the United States Air Force!

Scott Wolff 1 Comment Air Force

“The United States Air Force will be a trusted and reliable joint partner with our sister services known for integrity in all of our activities, including supporting the joint mission first and foremost. We will provide compelling air, space, and cyber capabilities for use by the combatant commanders. We will excel as stewards of all Air Force resources in service to the American people, while~United States Air Force Vision providing precise and reliable Global Vigilance, Reach and Power for the nation.”

~United States Air Force Vision

Sixty-seven years ago today, and thanks to the strokes of President Harry S. Truman‘s pen, the United States Air Force was born.

Previously a subordinate unit to the United States Army, the National Security Act of 1947 gave the Air Force its wings. Since then, this proud branch of service has evolved into the most technologically-advanced, most feared Air Force on the planet.

The U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight, consisting of an F-22 Raptor, QF-4 Phantom, F-86 Sabre, and P-51 Mustang, performs at Aviation Nation 2010.

The U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight, consisting of an F-22 Raptor, QF-4 Phantom, F-86 Sabre, and P-51 Mustang, performs at Aviation Nation 2010.

Under the superb leadership of Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Chief of Staff General Mark A. Welsh III, the Air Force continues to look ahead, pioneering new and innovative ways to achieve battlespace dominance across four domains– Air, Land, Space, and Cyberspace.

Be proud of what your Air Force has accomplished in its rich history, America. Respect its rich traditions, support is goals and missions, and most importantly, honor the more than 500,000 people spread across the active duty, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserves, who have the privilege to call themselves American Airmen.

About the Author

Scott Wolff is an accomplished writer and renowned aviation photojournalist. He has held the position of Managing Editor for a print flying lifestyle magazine, and is the Host and Editor for FighterSweep. Scott's area of expertise is military flight operations, drawing on ten years of experience working extensively with all branches of the armed forces. He holds an FAA pilot certificate, the culmination of a life-long passion for flying airplanes. Scott has received military altitude chamber training, emergency egress training, and has logged time in a variety of civilian and military aircraft. He is also a member of the International Society of Aviation Photographers and Nikon Professional Services.

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