Army Air Forces

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran Josephine Bogdanich, a 105 year old who served as a mail clerk during World War II.

This week’s America250 salute is Army Air Forces Veteran Ola Rexroat, the only Native American to serve as a Women’s Airforce Service Pilot.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran Jack L. Springer who worked as a link trainer instructor during World War II.

During Native American Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran Gus Palmer Sr., a World War II B-17 waist gunner.

This week’s America250 salute is Army Air Forces Veteran Thomas McGuire Jr., who was one of the two highest-scoring aces in American military history.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran William Bonelli, who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and lived to be 100.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran Marty Jackson, who served as a fighter-bomber pilot in the Pacific during World War II.

Clyde East served in the Air Force for 25 years, once holding the record for the highest number of repeat combat medals earned during service.

Nancy Love made a name for herself by doing what she loved best: flying. After earning a pilot's license, she sold airplanes on commission. Love later became a test pilot, participated in air races and secured her place in history as the first female pilot to serve in the United States military.

United States Army Air Forces pilot Ann Baumgartner made history as the first American woman to fly the Bell YP-59A jet fighter during World War II. She was a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program.   

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran August Bolino, who served with the 8th Air Force in Europe during World War II.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Dennis “Denny” Thompson, who was a bomber pilot flying missions in Europe during World War II.