With 70 years of experience under its belt, the Air Force is celebrating its birthday with a website showcasing each generation of airmen since the service's inception in 1947.
Starting with 1947 to 1960, the Air Force's birthday website will highlight stories about each generation of airmen, including heroes and technological innovations, according to the Air Force.
The "Breaking Barriers" series will feature 10 videos throughout the year discussing the social and technological barriers that were overcome.
The site will be updated each month until September, when the Air Force celebrates its birthday on the 18th. The time periods featured are:
March 24: 1947-1960
April 22: 1960-1970
May 20: 1970-1980
June 18: 1980-1990
July 17: 1990-2000
Aug. 17: 2000-2010
Sept. 16: 2010 and beyond
"The joint war fighting excellence our nation expects and gets today from our Air Force was built through 70 years of tenacity and innovation," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein said in a statement. "Our incredible Airmen continue raising the bar to provide our nation the asymmetric advantage only airpower can bring."
Charlsy Panzino covers the Guard and Reserve, training, technology, operations and features for Army Times and Air Force Times. Email her at cpanzino@militarytimes.com.
Charlsy is a Reporter and Engagement Manager for Military Times. Email her at cpanzino@militarytimes.com.
