Monday, Sep 18, 2017

Here Are 7 Air Force Facts in Honor of the Branch's 70th Birthday

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Video by Mike Cades

The U.S. Air Force turns 70 today, so we put together a quick video to celebrate the landmark occasion. Here are seven things you probably don’t know about the U.S. military’s youngest service branch.

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Here Are 7 Air Force Facts in Honor of the Branch's 70th Birthday

A Soldier Ensures the Readiness of His Fellow Service Members on Deployment with the Help of the USO

It’s Game-On with SNHU’s Support of USO Fort Campbell’s Gaming Area

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Here Are 7 Air Force Facts in Honor of the Branch's 70th Birthday

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