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The U.S. Air Force could use commercial tankers to refuel fighters during training or exercises to free up its own tankers for operational missions.

The U.S. Air Force could use commercial tankers to refuel fighters during training or exercises to free up its own tankers for operational missions.

Until the 21st century, the contributions of African-American soldiers in World War II barely registered in America’s collective memory.

Though more than one million Black Americans contributed to the war effort, historian Matthew Delmont says a military uniform offered no protection from racism. Originally broadcast Nov. 8, 2022.

By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — Just as Emperor Hirohito was announcing Japan’s surrender, two US Army Air Corps P-51 fighters attacked a Tokyo airfield

On August 15, 1945, above the skies of Tokyo, 1st. Lt. Philip Schlamberg, a 19-year-old Jewish honor student from Brooklyn, was the last American serviceman to die in the US military’s final combat mission over Japan.

Israel has ramped up airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, reducing residential buildings to rubble and crushing families. Gaza health officials say hundreds of Palestinians were killed in the past day

Lt. Thomas G. Kopel flew 150 combat missions.

Members of the 140th Wing will fly F-16 fighter jets over the state as the Colorado Air National Guard celebrates its 100th year.

Veterans Salute: Brigadier General John Sharp