Air Force

During Black History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Daniel James III, the first African American to be director of the Air National Guard.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Hugh L. Cox III, who served as an aviator during the Vietnam War and in peacetime.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Virgil Grissom, who served as a fighter pilot in Korea and was one of NASA’s first astronauts.

On his 100th birthday, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Clarence “Bud” Anderson, a World War II triple ace fighter pilot.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Karl Richter, the youngest pilot to shoot down a MIG in air-to-air combat during Vietnam.

This week’s America250 salute is Air Force Veteran Gerald W. Johnson, who served as a fighter pilot and earned ace status during World War II.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Ashley Dent, who served as an aviation resource manager from 2010 to 2019.

Air Force Veteran Harry Shoup, the “Santa Colonel,” started the Christmas tradition of NORAD tracking Santa Claus.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Kemberlee Ann Scott, who served in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Jennifer Day, who flew in Operations Northern Watch, Southern Watch and Provide Promise.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Cassie Barlow, who served as a personnel officer and commanded a mission support group.

During Native American Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Jamie Fox, who served as an aircraft crew chief.