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Jan. 3, 2025
7 Soldiers From Korean, Vietnam Wars Receive Medals of Honor

Seven soldiers received the Medal of Honor for their heroic actions during the Korean and Vietnam wars during a ceremony at the White House.
Sept. 20, 2024
Austin Says Finding the Missing is the Nation's 'Ironclad Commitment'

Locating and identifying the remains of service members killed in conflicts is the nation's 'ironclad commitment,' Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day ceremony at the Pentagon.
Aug. 25, 2023
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Feb. 5, 2020
Tuskegee Airman receives promotion to brigadier general

On Feb. 4, retired Col. Charles E. McGee found himself in the Oval Office at the White House being promoted to brigadier general by President Donald Trump.
March 26, 2018
Navy commissions new guided-missile destroyer named after Charleston hero

The Navy commissioned its newest guided-missile destroyer, the USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114), during a ceremony Saturday, March 24, at Columbus Street Pier in Charleston, South Carolina.
June 26, 2017
This Week in History: 315th reactivated 44 years ago

This week marks an important milestone in the 315th Airlift Wing’s history; July 1, 1973, 44 years ago, the 3-1-5 was reactivated as the 315th Military Airlift Wing, Associate, at Charleston Air Force Base.
Aug. 27, 2016
Air Force officials welcome new vice chief of staff, honor Vietnam War vets

Air Force Undersecretary Lisa S. Disbrow and Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein welcomed Gen. Stephen W. Wilson as the service’s new vice chief of staff at a reception Aug. 26 at the Fort Myer Officers’ Club in Virginia.
June 19, 2015
Vietnam, a look back: Part I

Editor's Note: Mr. Michael Petersen's story is a four-part series that takes an in-depth look at the hardships, camaraderie and challenges of the Vietnam War and integration back into daily life once returning home. Petersen is a retired Air Force Reserve command chief master sergeant and currently

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7 Soldiers From Korean, Vietnam Wars Receive Medals of Honor

Austin Says Finding the Missing is the Nation's 'Ironclad Commitment'

AF Week in Photos

Tuskegee Airman receives promotion to brigadier general

Navy commissions new guided-missile destroyer named after Charleston hero

This Week in History: 315th reactivated 44 years ago

Air Force officials welcome new vice chief of staff, honor Vietnam War vets

Vietnam, a look back: Part I