U.S. Air Force Birthday

"Born of the desire to defend liberty and spread its flame, the United States Air Force celebrated its 61st birthday on 18 September. The Air Force began life as the Army Air Corps but became a separate Armed Services Branch when the Department of the Air Force was created by the National Security Act of 1947. On 18 September 1947, W. Stuart Symington became the first Secretary of the Air Force. In wishing a happy birthday to the Air Force, Adm. Michael Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, quoted Leonardo da Vinci: “Once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward.” He added, “When Americans look up, they see thousands of contrails carrying freedom and hope across the globe. And when Americans look up, they see the greatest Air Force the world has ever known!”-Patriot Post