The 711 HPW is an integrated organization that provides for available, ready, and highly performing Airmen and Guardians through research, consultation, and education. Through world-class programs, the 711 HPW is always working to discover and develop new ways to help Airmen and Guardians in the future. It’s delivery, though, where the Wing is most relevant to the warfighter today. At the...
June 6, 2015 marks the 71st anniversary of D-Day, one of world history’s watershed moments. Mayors and civic leaders of the French Normandy region, through the U.S. Embassy in Paris, have requested U.S. participation in ceremonies to commemorate the D-Day landings and subsequent liberation of surrounding communities.
On April 18, 1942, 80 men achieved the unimaginable when they took off from an aircraft carrier on a top secret mission to bomb Japan. These men, led by Lt. Col. James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle, came to be known as the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders.
The surviving Doolittle Tokyo Raiders reunite for their 71st anniversary and hold their final public reunion.
“Frontiers of Blue…This is 72!” The 2019 Air Force Birthday theme focuses ion celebrating our heritage over 72 years, our present-day warfighting strength, and our promise to deliver the competitive edge through innovation. The 72nd Air Force Birthday page is a one stop shop for related media products from around the globe.
The 2020 Air Force Birthday presents the opportunity to continue strengthening esprit de corps, building brand awareness, connecting America with Airmen, and fostering partnerships.
Highlighting the strength of the U.S. commitment to European security, U.S. military personnel and equipment will support D-Day this year - and commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the largest multi-national amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history. Overall, approximately 400 U.S. Soldiers, Airmen and paratroopers from units in Europe and the U.S. will participate in...
The Air Force celebrates a 74-year success record in airpower. All #Airmen—past and present—play an important role in generating military airpower for the nation. We will continue to build on this foundation as we accelerate change to meet the warfighting needs of tomorrow. #USAF74
The Department of the Air Force celebrates its 75th Anniversary. Anytime, anywhere America and its allies have needed airpower during the past 75 years, Airmen have answered the call. Join us as we "Innovate, Accelerate, Thrive…the Air Force at 75!” Be sure to follow social posts with #AF75.