The USAF Air Demonstration Squadron, better known as the Thunderbirds, was created in 1953 and is the third oldest formal flying aerobatic team in the world. The squadron’s name is taken from the legendary crea More
The Korean War began on June 25th, 1950 when the North Korean Communist army crossed the 38th Parallel and invaded non-Communist South Korea. As the North Korean army, armed with Soviet tanks, quickly overran S More
On March 24th, 1958, a day dubbed “black Monday” by many music fans, the King of Rock & Roll became a lowly buck private, putting his fame on hold to serve his country. Elvis Aron Presley was drafted into milit More
Like many other military flags, the Air Force flag symbolizes a prestigious history of honorable service and dedication to this country. Designed by Dorothy G. Gatchell and Arthur E. Dubois, the flag’s design h More
The B-52 Stratofortress, more popularly known as “BUFF”, is one of the oldest military aircraft still in service today, and is still one of the most impressive. The first Boeing B-52 became operational on June More
The United States and Canada have long been allies, sharing a rich history of military and economic partnership. So it made sense when the two nations announced the creation of the North American Air Defense (N More