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Retired Chief Master Sgt. Francis Collier
Retired Chief Master Sgt. Francis Collier receives a commemorative graphic and challenge coin from Chief Master Sgt. Corliss Johnson, the vice president of the National Capital Region Chiefs Group, while his wife, Lillian, looks on during a ceremony Oct. 29, 2011, at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va. Collier was one of 625 Airmen promoted to the new grade chief master sergeant as a result of the Career Compensation Act of 1958. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Tiffany Trojca)
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Posted: 11/30/2011
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Retired Chief Master Sgt. Francis Collier
Chief Master Sgt. Francis Collier (left) receives a handshake from Lt. Gen. Robert W. Burns, the 5th Air Force commander, upon his promotion to the “new grade” of chief master sergeant Dec. 1, 1959. Collier was one of 625 Airmen promoted to the new super grade of chief master sergeant as a result of the Career Compensation Act of 1958. (Courtesy photo)
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Posted: 11/30/2011
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There when needed
Navajo Indian Code Talkers Henry Bake and George Kirk from December 1943. (Courtesy of the National Archives)
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Posted: 11/17/2011
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40th Tuskegee National Convention
Pearlie Harvey, right, congratulates her husband, Ret. Lt. Col. James Harvey, left, at the Gala Dinner for the Tuskegee Airmen 40th National Convention, August 6, 2011, at the Gaylord National Hotel, Md. Colonel Harvey received the Noel F. Parrish Award, the Tuskegee Airmen Inc., highest of honor. This award recognizes outstanding endeavors to enhance access to knowledge, skills, and opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erik Cardenas)
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Posted: 8/9/2011
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Roy LaGrone art
Tuskegee Airmen Byron Morris (left) and Raymond Hart attend the Roy LaGrone art exhibit unveiled in the AF Art Gallery Feb. 15, 2011, at the Pentagon. Mr. LaGrone was a Tuskegee Airman before pursuing a career in art. (U.S. Air Force photo/Andy Morataya)
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Posted: 2/16/2011
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Roy LaGrone art
Examples of the artwork unveiled at the Roy LaGrone art exhibit at the AF Art Gallery Feb 15, 2011, in the Pentagon. Mr. LaGrone was a Tuskegee Airman before pursuing a career in art. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tiffany Trojca)
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Posted: 2/16/2011
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Roy LaGrone art
Examples of the artwork unveiled at the Roy LaGrone art exhibit at the AF Art Gallery Feb 15, 2011, in the Pentagon. Mr. LaGrone was a Tuskegee Airman before pursuing a career in art. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tiffany Trojca)
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Posted: 2/16/2011
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1st Lt. Jack W. Mathis
First Lt. Jack W. Mathis was the lead bombardier in a B-17 Flying Fortress squadron on a bombing run over Vegesack, Germany, March 18, 1943. Lieutenant Mathis was mortally wounded from antiaircraft fire, but dragged himself to his bomb sight to complete the mission. He died at his post. Due to his heroic actions, he was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
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Posted: 1/23/2011
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Project Score
On Dec. 18, 1958, the Air Force placed in orbit the first artificial communications satellite, a Project Score relay vehicle integral with the four-ton Atlas launcher. The next day, the satellite broadcast a taped recording of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's Christmas message--the first time a human voice had been heard from space. (U.S. Army illustration)
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Posted: 12/30/2010
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Staff Sgt. Archibald Mathies
Staff Sgt. Archibald Mathies was one of four enlisted people to receive the nation's highest military honor during World War II.After a bombing mission, he attempted to land a disabled aircraft with the navigator to save a badly wounded pilot who could not bail out; they all died on the third unsuccessful try. His unselfish actions and ultimate sacrifice earned him the Medal of Honor posthumously. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
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Posted: 12/30/2010
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Gen. Laurence Kuter
Gen. Laurence Kuter was an instrumental strategist in the formation of two major commands for the newly independent Air Force, Military Air Transport Service and Pacific Air Forces. He also became the commander. General Kuter was the youngest general officer in the Army in 1942, and he never served in the active rank of colonel. His was the first "jump" promotion of an officer since the Civil War when William T. Sherman was promoted (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Posted: 12/29/2010
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Capt. Darrell R. Lindsey
Capt. Darrell R. Lindsey saved the lives of an entire bomber crew and gave his life to do so over the Seine River in France during World War II. His actions earned him the nation's highest military honor, the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
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Posted: 12/29/2010
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