The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aviation branch of the United States armed forces. The USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947. Previously, the Army was responsible for non-naval military aviation under the U.S. Army Air Forces. The USAF is the largest modern air force in the world, with over 7,000 aircraft in service, and air bases around the world. Since World War I, the USAF and its predecessors have taken part in military conflicts throughout the world. The USAF is widely co ...

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United States Air Force Academy - Establishment. Although airpower advocates had been pushing for a separate air force academy during previous decades, it was not until the late 1940s that the concept of the United States Air Force Academy began to take shape. In January 1950, the Service Academy Board, headed by Dwight D. Eisenhower, then president of Columbia University, concluded that the needs of the Air Force could not be met by the two existing U.S. service aca ...

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The USAF was first formed on September 18, 1947, following the passing of the National Security Act. The Act created the Department of Defense, which was composed of three branches, the Army, Navy and a newly created Air Force. Prior to 1947, military aviation was the responsibility of the Army, while the Navy maintained a fleet air arm on its fleet of aircraft carriers. The Army branch was known as the U.S. Army Air Corps and later the U.S. Army Air Force. See also:

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The USAF was first formed on September 18, 1947, following the passing of the National Security Act. The Act created the Department of Defense, which was composed of three branches, the Army, Navy and a newly created Air Force. Prior to 1947, military aviation was the responsibility of the Army, while the Navy maintained a fleet air arm on its fleet of aircraft carriers. The Army branch was known as the U.S. Army Air Corps and later the U.S. Army Air Force. See also:

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The USAF was first formed on September 18, 1947, following the passing of the National Security Act. The Act created the Department of Defense, which was composed of three branches, the Army, Navy and a newly created Air Force. Prior to 1947, military aviation was the responsibility of the Army, while the Navy maintained a fleet air arm on its fleet of aircraft carriers. The Army branch was known as the U.S. Army Air Corps and later the U.S. Army Air Force. See also:

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The USAF was first formed on September 18, 1947, following the passing of the National Security Act. The Act created the Department of Defense, which was composed of three branches, the Army, Navy and a newly created Air Force. Prior to 1947, military aviation was the responsibility of the Army, while the Navy maintained a fleet air arm on its fleet of aircraft carriers. The Army branch was known as the U.S. Army Air Corps and later the U.S. Army Air Force. See also:

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The Secretary of the Air Force is the civilian head of the United States Department of the Air Force, a component organization of the Department of Defense. He reports directly to the Secretary of Defense and is responsible for running the day-to-day affairs of the United States Air Force. The first Secretary of the Air Force, Stuart Symington, was appointed in 1947 upon the re-organization of the Army Air Forces into a separate service branch. The Secretary of the Air Force is appointed by the President and must be approved by the Senate. As of N ...

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The Air Force Religious Pin is a decoration which is presented to military chaplains of the United States Air Force upon completion of basic religious service training and commissioning as a chaplain staff officer in the Air Force. The decoration consists of a small pin which is worn above ribbons and awards in the position as the Pilot’s Badge and Occupational Badge. The Air Force Religious Pin has existed since the 1960s and is based on United States Army chaplain crests. Unlike other Air Force badges, the religious pin is issued in a s ...

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Airman is a term used to refer to any enlisted personnel in the United States Air Force or Other Ranks in the Royal Air Force (in which airwoman is also seen). It is also a specific United States Air Force rank and United States Navy rate. More informally, it can refer to any member of an air force or to any pilot, military or civilian. In Federal Aviation Administration parlance, an ai ...

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The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF). It was created on 1 December 1941 (just days before the attack on Pearl Harbor), and is credited with sinking at least two German U-boats during World War II. Today, CAP is no longer called on to destroy submarines, but is instead a benevolent entity dedicated to education and national service. It is a volunteer organization with a strongly aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. I ...

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Civil Air Patrol - Equipment
Civil Air Patrol - Aircraft Civil Air Patrol - Ground vehicles Civil Air Patrol - Communication
Civil Air Patrol - Members
Civil Air Patrol - Senior members Civil Air Patrol - Senior Member Program
Civil Air Patrol - Administration
Civil Air Patrol - Organization Civil Air Patrol - Funding Civil Air Patrol - Future changes
Civil Air Patrol - Media
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The Brewster Buffalo, or Brewster F2A, was the first monoplane fighter aircraft used by the United States Navy. It also served in other air forces around the world and — in spite of undeserved reputation for poor performance — was relatively successful in air combat. Brewster Buffalo - Origins. The aircraft originated with a U.S. Navy request in 1936 for a new generation of aircraft carrier-based fighters. The requirements included a monoplane configuration, wing flaps, arresting gear, retractabl ...

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Brewster Buffalo - US Marine Corps Brewster Buffalo - Commonwealth squadrons Brewster Buffalo - Netherlands East Indies Brewster Buffalo - Finland
Brewster Buffalo - Variants Brewster Buffalo - Units using the F2A
Brewster Buffalo - Finnish Air Force Brewster Buffalo - United States Navy Brewster Buffalo - United States Marine Corps Brewster Buffalo - Royal Air Force Brewster Buffalo - Fleet Air Arm Brewster Buffalo - Royal Australian Air Force Brewster Buffalo - Royal New Zealand Air Force Brewster Buffalo - Japan

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Prior to the start of World War II, the USAAF was known as the U.S. Army Air Corps, or USAAC. The USAAC was a corps-level, subsidiary organization within the U.S. Army, and had little autonomy. Due to the efforts of several key USAAC officers and the changing political times, the Air Corps obtained greater organizational independence on June 20, 1941. Renamed the U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) and considered a separate arm of the Army, the new USAAF had an equal "voice" with the Army and Navy. Unite ...

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United States Army Air Forces, United States Army Air Forces - History, United States Army Air Forces - The sixteen Air Forces, United States Army Air Forces - List of air forces, United States Army Air Forces - Air Force independence, United States Army Air Forces - Notable people who served in the USAAF, United States Army Air Forces - Badges of the Army Air Forces, United States Army Air Forces - Sources

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United States Air Force Academy - Establishment. Although airpower advocates had been pushing for a separate air force academy during previous decades, it was not until the late '40s that the concept of the United States Air Force Academy began to take shape. In January 1950, the Service Academy Board, headed by Dwight D. Eisenhower, then president of Columbia University, concluded that the needs of the Air Force could not be met by the two existing U.S. service aca ...

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United States Air Force Academy, United States Air Force Academy - History, United States Air Force Academy - Establishment, United States Air Force Academy - The Early Years, United States Air Force Academy - Vietnam, United States Air Force Academy - Women at the Academy, United States Air Force Academy - Controversy, United States Air Force Academy - Campus and facilities, United States Air Force Academy - Buildings in the Cadet Area, United States Air Force Academy - Displays and memorials, United States Air Force Academy - Other locations on campus, United States Air Force Academy - The Honor Code and character education, United States Air Force Academy - Military organization and training, United States Air Force Academy - Academics, United States Air Force Academy - Athletics, United States Air Force Academy - Admissions, United States Air Force Academy - Notable graduates, United States Air Force Academy - Sources

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The Air Force Academy is an accredited four-year university offering Bachelor's degrees in a variety of subjects. The faculty consists of approximately 75% Air Force officers, along with civilian instructors, visiting professors from civilian universities, and instructors from other U.S. and allied foreign military services. All graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree, regardless of major, because of the technical content of the core requirements. The Dean of Faculty is normally an active-duty brigadier general. Each academic departme ...

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United States Air Force Academy, United States Air Force Academy - History, United States Air Force Academy - Establishment, United States Air Force Academy - The Early Years, United States Air Force Academy - Vietnam, United States Air Force Academy - Women at the Academy, United States Air Force Academy - Controversy, United States Air Force Academy - Campus and facilities, United States Air Force Academy - Buildings in the Cadet Area, United States Air Force Academy - Displays and memorials, United States Air Force Academy - Other locations on campus, United States Air Force Academy - The Honor Code and character education, United States Air Force Academy - Military organization and training, United States Air Force Academy - Academics, United States Air Force Academy - Athletics, United States Air Force Academy - Admissions, United States Air Force Academy - Notable graduates, United States Air Force Academy - Sources

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To be eligible to enter the Academy, a candidate must: Be a citizen of the United States (unless nominated by an official of a country invited by the Department of Defense) [7] Be unmarried with no dependents Be of good moral character Be at least 17, but less than 23 years of age by July 1 of the year of entry Meet high leadership, academic, physical and medical standards In addition to the normal application process, all candidates must secure a nomination to the Academy, norma ...

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United States Air Force Academy, United States Air Force Academy - History, United States Air Force Academy - Establishment, United States Air Force Academy - The Early Years, United States Air Force Academy - Vietnam, United States Air Force Academy - Women at the Academy, United States Air Force Academy - Controversy, United States Air Force Academy - Campus and facilities, United States Air Force Academy - Buildings in the Cadet Area, United States Air Force Academy - Displays and memorials, United States Air Force Academy - Other locations on campus, United States Air Force Academy - The Honor Code and character education, United States Air Force Academy - Military organization and training, United States Air Force Academy - Academics, United States Air Force Academy - Athletics, United States Air Force Academy - Admissions, United States Air Force Academy - Notable graduates, United States Air Force Academy - Sources

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All cadets must compete in either intercollegiate, club or intramural athletics. Additionally, all cadets take an extensive range of physical education courses over their four years that includes swimming and water survival; combative sports such as boxing, wrestling and unarmed combat; team sports such as basketball and soccer; and "lifetime" sports such as tennis and golf. Cadets are expected to pass an Aerobic Fitness Test (AFT) —a 1.5 mile (2.4 km) run—and a Physical Fitness Test (PFT) (pull-ups, standing lo ...

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United States Air Force Academy, United States Air Force Academy - History, United States Air Force Academy - Establishment, United States Air Force Academy - The Early Years, United States Air Force Academy - Vietnam, United States Air Force Academy - Women at the Academy, United States Air Force Academy - Controversy, United States Air Force Academy - Campus and facilities, United States Air Force Academy - Buildings in the Cadet Area, United States Air Force Academy - Displays and memorials, United States Air Force Academy - Other locations on campus, United States Air Force Academy - The Honor Code and character education, United States Air Force Academy - Military organization and training, United States Air Force Academy - Academics, United States Air Force Academy - Athletics, United States Air Force Academy - Admissions, United States Air Force Academy - Notable graduates, United States Air Force Academy - Sources

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The Honor Code was developed and adopted by the class of 1959, the first class to graduate from the Academy. The Code is the foundation of a cadet's professional training and development. The Code itself is simple: We will not lie, steal or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does. At the beginning of the fourth-class (freshman) year, every cadet takes an oath to uphold the honor code, and resolves to live honorably. The Honor Oath as adopted in 1984: We will not lie, steal or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone ...

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United States Air Force Academy, United States Air Force Academy - History, United States Air Force Academy - Establishment, United States Air Force Academy - The Early Years, United States Air Force Academy - Vietnam, United States Air Force Academy - Women at the Academy, United States Air Force Academy - Controversy, United States Air Force Academy - Campus and facilities, United States Air Force Academy - Buildings in the Cadet Area, United States Air Force Academy - Displays and memorials, United States Air Force Academy - Other locations on campus, United States Air Force Academy - The Honor Code and character education, United States Air Force Academy - Military organization and training, United States Air Force Academy - Academics, United States Air Force Academy - Athletics, United States Air Force Academy - Admissions, United States Air Force Academy - Notable graduates, United States Air Force Academy - Sources

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From the date the first B-26 Marauder was shipped to the United States War Department in 1939, the B-26 began operation for the United States Army Air Corps. It would remain in operation for them until 20 June 1941 when it was renamed the Army Air Forces; it would operate for them until the end of World War II. During this period the B-26 Marauder and its many variants were operated by many units on many continents and serving in many different theaters of conflict. Amazingly the B-26 which had a poor reputat ...

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List of units using the B-26 Marauder during World War II, List of units using the B-26 Marauder during World War II - United States Army Air Corps/Army Air Forces, List of units using the B-26 Marauder during World War II - Fifth Air Force, List of units using the B-26 Marauder during World War II - Eighth Air Force, List of units using the B-26 Marauder during World War II - Ninth Air Force, List of units using the B-26 Marauder during World War II - Eleventh Air Force, List of units using the B-26 Marauder during World War II - Twelfth Air Force, List of units using the B-26 Marauder during World War II - Thirteenth Air Force, List of units using the B-26 Marauder during World War II - USAAF training/support units, List of units using the B-26 Marauder during World War II - Tow target squadrons, List of units using the B-26 Marauder during World War II - United States Navy, List of units using the B-26 Marauder during World War II - Utility Squadrons, List of units using the B-26 Marauder during World War II - Photographic Squadron, List of units using the B-26 Marauder during World War II - United States Marine Corps, List of units using the B-26 Marauder during World War II - VMTD-1, List of units using the B-26 Marauder during World War II - VMTD-2, List of units using the B-26 Marauder during World War II - VMTD-3, List of units using the B-26 Marauder during World War II - Free French Air Force, List of units using the B-26 Marauder during World War II - Royal Air Force, List of units using the B-26 Marauder during World War II - South African Air Force, List of units using the B-26 Marauder during World War II - Unsorted other units

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Cadets are divided into four classes, much like a civilian college. However, they are not referred to as freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, but rather as fourth-, third-, second- and first-class cadets, respectively. Fourth-class cadets (freshmen) are sometimes referred to as "doolies", a term derived from the Greek word δουλος ("doulos") meaning "slave" or "servant"; however, the term "doolie" has fallen out of use with more recent classes, and the term "smack" (originally a nonspecific derogatory term, now a backronym for "So ...

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United States Air Force Academy, United States Air Force Academy - History, United States Air Force Academy - Establishment, United States Air Force Academy - The Early Years, United States Air Force Academy - Vietnam, United States Air Force Academy - Women at the Academy, United States Air Force Academy - Controversy, United States Air Force Academy - Campus and facilities, United States Air Force Academy - Buildings in the Cadet Area, United States Air Force Academy - Displays and memorials, United States Air Force Academy - Other locations on campus, United States Air Force Academy - The Honor Code and character education, United States Air Force Academy - Military organization and training, United States Air Force Academy - Academics, United States Air Force Academy - Athletics, United States Air Force Academy - Admissions, United States Air Force Academy - Notable graduates, United States Air Force Academy - Sources

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