Sept. 7, 2016 Yesterday’s Air Force: The president’s pilot During the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the president was hundreds of miles away from the nation’s capital. The pilot and crew of Air Force One made sure the president stayed safe and got where he needed to be to lead the country.
Aug. 29, 2016 Yesterday’s Air Force: Archie Williams As an Olympic gold medalist and command pilot, Lt. Col. Archie Williams proved time and again his skill, discipline and determination were among the best.
July 27, 2016 Yesterday’s Air Force: Apollo 15 Manned by an all-Air Force crew, the Apollo 15 mission was considered a great success. It was the fourth time man had landed on the moon.
June 28, 2016 Yesterday’s Air Force: AF museum opens new building The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, is showing off its brand new hangar full of historical aircraft and tons of Air Force history. It features four sections: presidential, research and development, space, and global reach.