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Explore the history of the U.S. Air Force from its origins in 1912 to its role in the 21st century. Learn how the Air Force has evolved, innovated and defended the nation in air, space and cyberspace.
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On 18 September 1947, the Army Air Forces became the United States Air Force as a separate and equal element of the United States Armed Forces. The fledgling Air Force quickly established its own identity.
5 days ago · The United States Air Force (USAF) is one of the six branches of the United States armed forces. Its primary responsibility is for air warfare and air defense. The USAF was created as a standalone entity in 1947, but the history of American military activity in the air dates to at least the 1860s.
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The United States Air Force (USAF) is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Originally created on 1 August 1907, as a part of the United States Army Signal Corps , the USAF was established as a separate branch of the United States Armed Forces in 1947 with the ...
AFHSD primarily researches and writes the history of Headquarters Air Force, and also provides historical information, analysis, and perspective to Air Force leaders and their staffs in support of planning policy development and decision making.
Sep 12, 2016 · The Air Force’s history and heritage is rooted in the creation of the Aeronautical Division of the U.S. Signal Corps on Aug. 1, 1907. It consisted of one officer, Capt. Charles deForest...
Aug 9, 2013 · From it's humble beginnings as the Signal Corps in 1907, the U.S. Air Force has become the largest air power in the world.
