WASHINGTON – On Sept. 18, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) will join together with our grateful nation in celebrating the birthday of the U.S. Air Force. The men and women of “Big Blue” have proudly and honorably protected and defended our country for the past 77 years.
The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard performs for a crowd during the Luke Days 2024 Airshow, March 22, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Both the Thunderbirds and the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard underscore the highest standards of precision, representing the Air Force's commitment to excellence and air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)Originally organized as part of the U.S. Army in 1907, the Air Force became a separate military department when VFW Life member, President Harry S. Truman, signed the National Security Act of 1947. Today, the world’s most superior air, space and cyber force continues to “Aim High … Fly-Fight-Win,” as it delivers airpower anytime, anywhere, in defense of our nation, all thanks to the airmen who innovate, accelerate and thrive on behalf of the world’s greatest air force.
Please join the more than 1.4 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliary in saying ‘thank you’ to every American airman, both past and present, and wishing them a happy 77th birthday!