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In 1917, upon the American entry into World War I, the first major U.S. aviation combat force was created when an Air Service was formed as part of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF). Major General Mason Patrick commanded the Air Service of the AEF; his deputy was Brigadier General Billy Mitchell.
Explore the timeline of the U.S. Air Force from 1912 to present, covering its role in wars, technological advances and social changes. Learn how the Air Force became a leading global superpower in air, space and cyberspace.
2 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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This brief history surveys the beginning of the United States Army's air arm and the birth of the Air Service in World War I. It traces the evolution of the Army's air combat branch between World War I and World War II and its tremendous organizational growth during World War II.
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.
