Nov. 10, 2023 WWII airpower legend receives honorary promotion to colonel At 100 years old, WWII and Korean War airpower legend, retired Lt. Col. James H. Harvey III, one of the nation’s first African American fighter pilots with the famed Tuskegee Airmen, received an honorary promotion.
April 18, 2023 A tradition of honor and a legacy of valor; local WWII Veteran celebrates 100th birthday Family, friends, and members of the 67th Aerial Port Squadron celebrated retired Capt. Bryant Lyons's 100th birthday and reminisced on his time in the U.S. Army Air Forces.
Nov. 10, 2016 AF unveils latest ‘Veterans in Blue’ exhibit The seventh volume of “Veterans in Blue” is now available online. The exhibit captures 28 stories of heroism and service by Air Force veterans. Each veteran’s portrait is also displayed at the Pentagon.
June 8, 2016 Hill hosts 96-year-old WWII veteran On the 72nd anniversary of D-Day this week, the 419th Fighter Wing hosted 96-year-old Army veteran Charles Hardy, who served in World War II and the Korean War. During his visit, Hardy toured Hill’s flightline and heard the roar of F-16s engines. He also got an up-close look at the Air Force’s
Feb. 4, 2015 AF introduces Volume 9 of Portraits in Courage The Air Force released its ninth volume of Portraits in Courage, highlighting five teams and seven individual Airman for their honor, valor, devotion and selfless sacrifice in the face of extreme danger to themselves and others.