Jan. 2, 2022

With 2022’s arrival, U.S. Air Force gears up to commemorate its 75th anniversary

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Seventy-five years after the Air Force’s birth on Sept. 18, 1947, the spirit of innovation that has driven the service was on display when a B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing, located at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, roared over the Tournament of Roses Parade and one of the most prestigious college bowl games, the 2022 Rose Bowl, to kickoff the yearlong 75th-anniversary celebration.

May 6, 2018

“El Diablo” rises from history

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — Adding artwork to the front of an aircraft is a long-standing tradition, stemming back to World War I. From sharp teeth to combat cartoon characters, these paintings became a morale-booster for the troops during the war. The 940th Air Refueling Wing has been bringing the tradition to life again, after being re-designated as a KC-135 Stratotanker

Jan. 10, 2018

History returns to the 940th Air Refueling Wing

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — PEGASUS BURRO, “PEGBUR,” returned to the 940th Air Refueling Wing at Beale Air Force Base Jan. 7. PEGBUR belongs to the unit’s current flying squadron, the 314th Air Refueling Squadron.  He is their donkey, stuffed-animal mascot. He was rescued by now retired Boom Operator, Senior Master Sgt. Ron Dilorenzo from a throwing out a ways back when the

Dec. 20, 2017

Yesterday’s Air Force: Operation Santa

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) – What started as a simple typo, turned into yearly tradition where every year the North American Aerospace Defense Command helps children all over the world track Santa. Track Santa this year at www.noradsanta.org.Yesterday's Air Force is a history and heritage featurette series profiling significant people and

Aug. 11, 2017

Newest PACE video highlights team concept, contributions of Civilian employees

The Profession of Arms Center of Excellence unveiled “Teamwork,” Aug. 11th, which is the newest Heritage Today video. “Teamwork” highlights the importance of military and civilians working together; and the impact and value Air Force civilians bring to the fight.