March Air Force Base in California was founded in 1918 as Alessandro Flying Training Field to prepare pilots for World War I.
On September 18, 1947, a new chapter in American military history began with the official establishment of the United States Air Force (USAF). This milestone came as the National Security Act of 1947 ...
Blog posts represent the views of CFR fellows and staff and not those of CFR, which takes no institutional positions. The origins of the USAF lie in a decision made just four years after the Wright ...
The Huey’s designated successor, the MH-139A Grey Wolf, has suffered from delays and cost overruns and is not yet prepared to ...
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The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is currently under scrutiny by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the regional accreditor responsible for its degree programs. A formal complaint alleges ...
At the 2025 Royal International Air Tattoo, US aircraft like the B-1B and U-2 showcased American airpower and diplomacy, possibly marking the U-2’s final appearance before retirement. The Royal Air ...