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BYMiguel Ortiz

Feb 9, 2023

The first American ace of WWII flew with the British Eagle Squadron

Before the tragic events of December 7, 1941, much of the American population preferred to stay out of the conflicts…

BYMiguel Ortiz

Feb 9, 2023

BYMilitary.com

Apr 29, 2020

All-female Air Force team wins bomb-building competition

The first all-female team to compete in the Rapid Aircraft Generation and Employment competition at Aviano Air Base, Italy, took home the win, the Air Force announced last week. And they did it while wearing costumes that paid tribute to Rosie the R…

BYMilitary.com

Apr 29, 2020

BYBusiness Insider

Apr 29, 2020

18 Air Force F-15s square off in a ‘Turkey Shoot’

The 48th Fighter Wing held an inter-fighter squadron “Turkey Shoot,” at RAF Lakenheath, England, on Sept. 26, 2019. The Turkey Shoot is an operational competition that tests the preparation and performance of fighter pilots, intelligence pro…

BYBusiness Insider

Apr 29, 2020

BYAirman Magazine

Apr 29, 2020

Why squadrons are the ‘beating heart’ of the Air Force

In the Air Force, squadrons are the basic level of operations, its “beating heart” as Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Goldfein calls them. To better understand how significant the squadron is to the Air Force, it’s also important…

BYAirman Magazine

Apr 29, 2020

BYMilitary.com

Apr 29, 2020

This is the Air Force hazing ritual that just got two commanders fired

A few airmen walk into a room, positioning themselves between you and the exit. As the “new guy” in the squadron, you likely know exactly what’s about to happen. You have to outsmart or elude them to avoid getting bound up and immobilized by roll…

BYMilitary.com

Apr 29, 2020