On July 13, retired Air Force Lt. Col. James Harvey III will celebrate his 100th birthday, the latest milestone for an original Tuskegee Airman who also won the first ever ‘Top Gun’ trophy and was one of the first African American fighter jet pilots.
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More than 90 organizations, including the Air & Space Forces Association, contributed to the national event planned by the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, but of the dozens of exhibit tents at Camp Legacy, AFA’s was one of the busiest.
Eagle-eyed World War II buffs at the Wings over Wayne airshow in North Carolina this weekend will have their hands full trying to catch all the historical references packed on to the F-15E flagship of the 4th Fighter Wing. From the nose to the tail, the ...
Americans are flocking to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., from May 11-13 to thank Vietnam veterans for their service and sacrifices 50 years ago. The national “Welcome Home” event was planned by the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, and the opening ceremony ...
Following the President’s intent cost Gen. John Lavelle his job— and two stars. The fight to fix his record isn’t over yet.
Rickenbacker was a fearless and aggressive hunter. He would never admit defeat and rejected any attempts at sentimentality.
LeMay earned his commission through ROTC at Ohio State in 1928 and over the next decade became one of the best navigators and pilots in the Air Corps.
The Books Every Airman Should Read to Understand America’s Lost War in Southeast Asia.
The 555th “Triple Nickel” Tactical Fighter Squadron out of Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base scored 39 MiG kills during the Vietnam War—and six of those kills were credited to one pilot. Retired Col. Charles “Chuck” DeBellevue flew nearly 100 combat missions in 1972, becoming ...