History

As the Air Force and the United States moved into the 1950s and 1960s, the choices that were made by President Eisenhower became central to the long-term success and security of the United States. Eisenhower was a General and military leader with the Army in the Second World War, but as the President, he realized that the times and needs were changing. He took different steps … [Read more...] about Cold War Air Force Operations

The United States Air Force serves as the most technologically advanced service in the world. It is made up of elements of the United States Air Force, active duty, and the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserves, as well as other reserve elements. It is the premier armed aerial uniformed service in the entire world. It was previously part of the United States Army prior to … [Read more...] about Air Force Service In The Modern World

The termination of the requirement for the United States Air Force to keep nuclear forces on constant alert status meant a change in focus for the Air Force. Even with the reduction of nuclear force deterrent necessary it didn’t lessen the responsibility of the Air Force for the defense of the United States. The Air Force maintains lethality, range, speed, precision and … [Read more...] about Air Force Desert Storm Missions

Many people do not know that the first military action that took place in World War II was not at Pearl Harbor. The United States Coast Guard was involved in the first wartime capture of a German vessel in September of 1941. The fishing vessel “MV Buskoe,” was acting suspiciously, and after lurking around Greenland the USS Northland, a Coast Guard Cutter on Greenland patrol … [Read more...] about World War II Coast Guard Victories

One of the lesser credited services; the United States Coast Guard has a proud tradition of service to the United States, as well as an impressive history of accomplishments during wartime. During World War II, the Coast Guard was responsible for a number of victorious battles that many people do not know about, or have not been published very widely. The US Navy credits the … [Read more...] about USCG WW II Patrol And Defense