Feb. 23, 2024 Flashback: Martin XB-51 with Two MX-771 Matador Missiles Designed at the end of the war, the Martin XB-51 medium bomber attempted to capture the role that eventually went to the B-57.
Jan. 17, 2024 Every person has a story; AFMC historian makes it his business to tell them The mission of the Air Force Materiel Command History Office is to record and tell the story of the command for future generations. Brian Duddy became a staff historian in December, but before he ever set foot in the office, he was already telling Air Force tales.
Dec. 14, 2023 Flashback: McDonnell Douglas F-15A Streak Eagle For two weeks beginning on Jan. 16, 1975, three Air Force pilots and a modified McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Division (McAir) F-15A-6-MC (72-119) made an assault on the world class time-to-climb for aircraft powered by jet engines.
Nov. 17, 2023 History in Two: Operation NEW ARRIVAL - Eglin provides new hope to refugees Operation NEW ARRIVAL, receiving over 10,000 refugees was successful through a cohesive teamwork of military, robust community support, and detailed planning based upon urgent need to resettle Vietnamese considered at-risk from the incoming Communist regime during the Vietnam War.
Nov. 6, 2023 Hill Aerospace Museum’s newest gallery nears completion After nearly two years of planning and construction, the Hill Aerospace Museum is putting the finishing touches on its newest gallery, which will be called the L.S. Skaggs Gallery.
Nov. 1, 2023 Native American Heritage Month events scheduled at Tinker Every November, the Department of Defense joins the nation in celebrating National American Indian Heritage Month, also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. This event is an opportunity to recognize the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, stories, and important contributions
May 31, 2023 Service runs in the family for native Filipino Maj. Sande Penuliar has followed in his dad’s footsteps more than once. First, he followed him from the Philippines to the United States, and then he followed him into the Air Force.
May 15, 2023 Heritage, persistence, resilience leads to success for AFMC Airman Lt. Col. Lady Noreen S. Simmons juggles many tasks by being an Airman, a mother, a wife, a female engineer and a representative of the Filipino culture. Through it all, she remains resilient and represents excellence in the Air Force.
May 8, 2023 New name added during 54th annual EOD Memorial The annual memorial ceremony, in its 54th year, took place with military and community leadership, invited guests and the EOD community at the Kauffman EOD Training Complex here.
April 17, 2023 The Doolittle Raiders: Remembering the Mission With American morale torn apart by the attack on Pearl Harbor and the U.S. forced into World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt met with military leaders to plan retaliation against Japan.