The National Security Act of 1947 established the Department of the Air Force.
To Fly, Fight, Win, in air, space and cyberspace.
Happy 65th Birthday. Thank you for what you do every day.
See Also, Matt Bracken’s new short story, What I Saw at the Coup
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For the purpose of being accurate, only cadets at the USAFA are called zoomies, not regular Air Force.
We were(are) known as Airmen.
And thanks for recognizing the short yet storied history of the USAF.
Keep’em flying!
Thanks for the clarification!
I’m proud to recognize the contributions of the Air Force.
The essay you linked to is one of the finest I’ve ever read.
Truly outstanding.