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Happy Birthday USAF

Happy Birthday USAF

On September 18 each year, we celebrate the founding of the United States Air Force. Although the U.S. Military purchased its first aircraft in 1909, the United States Air Force...

Happy Birthday USAF

On September 18 each year, we celebrate the founding of the United States Air Force. Although the U.S. Military purchased its first aircraft in 1909, the United States Air Force...

Constitution Day is September 17

Constitution Day is September 17

Constitution Day is September 17. Schools and other institutions observe Constitution Day in a national effort to fulfill the educational mandates contained within the Public Law that established the holiday.

Constitution Day is September 17

Constitution Day is September 17. Schools and other institutions observe Constitution Day in a national effort to fulfill the educational mandates contained within the Public Law that established the holiday.

Reflecting On 9/11

Reflecting On 9/11

The casualties of 9/11 are family, friends, and loved ones. They each had their hopes, dreams, and world-changing projects to pursue. Heritages and legacies were severed. This is what we are...

Reflecting On 9/11

The casualties of 9/11 are family, friends, and loved ones. They each had their hopes, dreams, and world-changing projects to pursue. Heritages and legacies were severed. This is what we are...

Remembering 9/11 - Observe, Honor, Serve

Remembering 9/11 - Observe, Honor, Serve

On September 11, 2001, terrorists perpetrated one of the most horrifying violent plots against Americans on American soil. 9/11, since known as Patriot Day, is a day to mourn and...

Remembering 9/11 - Observe, Honor, Serve

On September 11, 2001, terrorists perpetrated one of the most horrifying violent plots against Americans on American soil. 9/11, since known as Patriot Day, is a day to mourn and...

The Alternative to Half-Staff

The Alternative to Half-Staff

Just as there are exceptions to every rule, there are circumstances that prevent some flag flyers from observing half-staff notifications. For example, flags mounted to flagpoles that are too short,...

The Alternative to Half-Staff

Just as there are exceptions to every rule, there are circumstances that prevent some flag flyers from observing half-staff notifications. For example, flags mounted to flagpoles that are too short,...

V-J Day, When the Second Great War Was Finally Over

V-J Day, When the Second Great War Was Finally ...

On April 30, 1945, Adolf Hitler's successor, Karl Dönitz first delivered an act of surrender on the part of Germany, effectively ending hostilities in Europe. However, the United States was...

V-J Day, When the Second Great War Was Finally ...

On April 30, 1945, Adolf Hitler's successor, Karl Dönitz first delivered an act of surrender on the part of Germany, effectively ending hostilities in Europe. However, the United States was...