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Retired Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower was born

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower was born

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower was born May 11, 1920, in Newton, Ill. He joined the Army Air Corps May 12, 1939. One year later, he went to school at Chanute Field, Illinois and became an air mechan... More

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943 when World War II was raging across the globe; he was 18 years old. Today, Arvin can be found at the Airman Heritage Museum on JBSA-Lackland... More

Retired Lt. Col. Lorenzo Downing enlisted in the Air

Retired Lt. Col. Lorenzo Downing enlisted in the Air

Retired Lt. Col. Lorenzo Downing enlisted in the Air Force immediately following high school during the height of the Vietnam War. After he finished his enlistment, he went to the University of South Carolina w... More

Retired Maj. Julius Budelis has shared a love for his

Retired Maj. Julius Budelis has shared a love for his

Retired Maj. Julius Budelis has shared a love for his wife and Little Rock Air Force Base for almost 60 years. Budelis is one of the few people who can recall being stationed at "The Rock" the same year the bas... More

Former Staff Sgt. Albert S. “Bud” Porter served in

Former Staff Sgt. Albert S. “Bud” Porter served in

Former Staff Sgt. Albert S. “Bud” Porter served in the Eighth Air Force during World War II from October 1942 through November 1945. Originally designated to be a radio operator, “Bud” was surprised when he was... More

Former 2nd Lt. Paul Grassey, B-24 Pilot assigned to

Former 2nd Lt. Paul Grassey, B-24 Pilot assigned to

Former 2nd Lt. Paul Grassey, B-24 Pilot assigned to the 446th Bomb Group, poses beside the original B-24 Fighting Sam that is kept in the Mighty 8th Museum in Savannah, Ga., March 21, 2015. "Veterans In Blue" s... More

When retired Maj. Thomas Newman dropped out of high

When retired Maj. Thomas Newman dropped out of high

When retired Maj. Thomas Newman dropped out of high school in 1965, military service was almost a certainty. It was 1965 and the Vietnam War was in full swing. After making the decision to enter the Air Force, ... More

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Gould, works

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Gould, works

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Gould, works in his office in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 5, 2015. Gould was selected to be showcased as part of "Veterans in Blue." "Veterans in Blue" highlights Airmen... More

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Bob Vasquez

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Bob Vasquez

Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Bob Vasquez, poses for a photo at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 5, 2015. Vasquez was selected to be showcased as part of "Veterans in Blue."... More

Retired Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa Jr. entered the Air Force

Retired Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa Jr. entered the Air Force

Retired Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa Jr. entered the Air Force in May 1973 after receiving his commission from The Citadel, Charleston, S.C. Throughout his career, he served as an operations group commander and a wing... More

John Carpenter, World War II veteran, poses for a photo

John Carpenter, World War II veteran, poses for a photo

John Carpenter, World War II veteran, poses for a photo in his home in Shreveport, La., June 3, 2015. As a logistics soldier during World War II, Carpenter participated in D-Day and Battle of the Bulge. (U.S. A... More

Retired Col. Richard Toliver graduated from Tuskegee

Retired Col. Richard Toliver graduated from Tuskegee

Retired Col. Richard Toliver graduated from Tuskegee Institute University in January, 1963 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He learned from the Tuskegee Airmen, and proudly accepted... More

Retired Lt. Col. James Faulkner served in the Air Force

Retired Lt. Col. James Faulkner served in the Air Force

Retired Lt. Col. James Faulkner served in the Air Force from October 1962 until August 1991. During his 29 years of active service, the Air Force allowed Faulkner to reach his childhood goal to fly an airplane.

Retired Brig. Gen. Charles Duke is a 29-year Air Force

Retired Brig. Gen. Charles Duke is a 29-year Air Force

Retired Brig. Gen. Charles Duke is a 29-year Air Force veteran who served as a fighter pilot, instructor pilot and was the 10th astronaut to walk on the moon.

Retired Lt. Col. Robert Pardo is known for carrying

Retired Lt. Col. Robert Pardo is known for carrying

Retired Lt. Col. Robert Pardo is known for carrying out the unorthodox aviation maneuver, later coined as the Pardo Push, to save the lives of his wingmen during a bombing mission over Vietnam, March 10, 1967, ... More

Alice Coffman poses for a photo July 7, 2015, at her

Alice Coffman poses for a photo July 7, 2015, at her

Alice Coffman poses for a photo July 7, 2015, at her home in Shalimar, Fla. Coffman joined the Air Force in 1951 and became the first woman to perform in a variety show that is now known as Tops in Blue. She se... More

Bertie Beavers poses for a photo July 8, 2015, at the

Bertie Beavers poses for a photo July 8, 2015, at the

Bertie Beavers poses for a photo July 8, 2015, at the Air Force Enlisted Village in Shalimar, Fla. Beavers grew up in the Houston area and joined the Air Force to follow in the footsteps of her aunt who served ... More

Patrice Rock Grant, combat broadcaster, now works for

Patrice Rock Grant, combat broadcaster, now works for

Patrice Rock Grant, combat broadcaster, now works for the American Forces Network, July 22, 2015. Grant served in the Air Force for 10 years as a combat broadcaster. After his separation from the Air Force, Gra... More

Retired Brig. Gen. Dana H. Born graduated with distinction

Retired Brig. Gen. Dana H. Born graduated with distinction

Retired Brig. Gen. Dana H. Born graduated with distinction from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colo., with a degree in behavioral sciences in 1983. She then completed her master's degrees in ex... More

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Leon Ellis, F-4C Phantom

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Leon Ellis, F-4C Phantom

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Leon Ellis, F-4C Phantom pilot, survivor of Hanoi Hilton Prisoner of War Camp, motivational speaker, financial consultant and author. Ellis has taken every curve ball life has thrown... More

Former Capt. Thomas McElveen took the leadership skills

Former Capt. Thomas McElveen took the leadership skills

Former Capt. Thomas McElveen took the leadership skills he learned during his time in service and used them to create a successful career. McElveen earned a commission upon graduating as a Distinguished Air For... More

Retired Chief Master Sgt. William 'Tip' Tippins was

Retired Chief Master Sgt. William 'Tip' Tippins was

Retired Chief Master Sgt. William 'Tip' Tippins was in the Army during World War II and was a Prisoner of War. He escaped three times from the Germans and once from Russian liberators. Williams later joined the... More

Retired Col. Charles Correll began his Air Force career

Retired Col. Charles Correll began his Air Force career

Retired Col. Charles Correll began his Air Force career in June 1953, entering as an aviation cadet where he served as a navigator and radar observer for eight years. He later commissioned as an officer. A mast... More

Retired Lt. Col. Robert L. Brown became an electronic

Retired Lt. Col. Robert L. Brown became an electronic

Retired Lt. Col. Robert L. Brown became an electronic warfare officer when the demand for the career field increased. One of his most memorable missions during the Cold War was when he moved back to Eielson, Al... More

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943 when World War II was raging across the globe; he was 18 years old. Today, Arvin can be found at the Airman Heritage Museum on JBSA-Lackland... More

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower was born

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower was born

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower was born May 11, 1920, in Newton, Ill. He joined the Army Air Corps May 12, 1939. One year later, he went to school at Chanute Field, Ill., and became an air mechanic.... More

Retired Lt. Col. Lorenzo Downing enlisted in the Air

Retired Lt. Col. Lorenzo Downing enlisted in the Air

Retired Lt. Col. Lorenzo Downing enlisted in the Air Force immediately following high school during the height of the Vietnam War. After he finished his enlistment, he went to the University of South Carolina w... More

Retired Maj. Julius Budelis has shared a love for his

Retired Maj. Julius Budelis has shared a love for his

Retired Maj. Julius Budelis has shared a love for his wife and Little Rock Air Force Base for almost 60 years. Budelis is one of the few people who can recall being stationed at "The Rock" the same year the bas... More

Former 2nd Lt. Paul Grassey, B-24 Pilot assigned to

Former 2nd Lt. Paul Grassey, B-24 Pilot assigned to

Former 2nd Lt. Paul Grassey, B-24 Pilot assigned to the 446th Bomb Group, poses for a portrait outside of the Mighty 8th Museum in Savannah, Ga., March 21, 2015. "Veterans In Blue" showcases Airmen who help sup... More

Former Staff Sgt. Albert S. “Bud” Porter served in

Former Staff Sgt. Albert S. “Bud” Porter served in

Former Staff Sgt. Albert S. “Bud” Porter served in the Eighth Air Force during World War II from October 1942 through November 1945. Originally designated to be a radio operator, “Bud” was surprised when he was... More

When retired Maj. Thomas Newman dropped out of high

When retired Maj. Thomas Newman dropped out of high

When retired Maj. Thomas Newman dropped out of high school in 1965, military service was almost a certainty. It was 1965 and the Vietnam War was in full swing. After making the decision to enter the Air Force, ... More

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Gould, works

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Gould, works

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Gould, works in his office in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 5, 2015. Gould was selected to be showcased as part of "Veterans in Blue." "Veterans in Blue" highlights Airmen... More

Retired Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa Jr. entered the Air Force

Retired Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa Jr. entered the Air Force

Retired Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa Jr. entered the Air Force in May 1973 after receiving his commission from The Citadel, Charleston, S.C. Throughout his career, he served as an operations group commander and a wing... More

John Carpenter, World War II veteran, poses for a photo

John Carpenter, World War II veteran, poses for a photo

John Carpenter, World War II veteran, poses for a photo in his home in Shreveport, La., June 3, 2015. As a logistics soldier during World War II, Carpenter participated in D-Day and Battle of the Bulge. (U.S. A... More

Retired Col. Richard Toliver graduated from Tuskegee

Retired Col. Richard Toliver graduated from Tuskegee

Retired Col. Richard Toliver graduated from Tuskegee Institute University in January, 1963 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He learned from the Tuskegee Airmen, and proudly accepted... More

Retired Lt. Col. James Faulkner served in the Air Force

Retired Lt. Col. James Faulkner served in the Air Force

Retired Lt. Col. James Faulkner served in the Air Force from October 1962 until August 1991. During his 29 years of active service, the Air Force allowed Faulkner to reach his childhood goal to fly an airplane.

Retired Brig. Gen. Charles Duke is a 29-year Air Force

Retired Brig. Gen. Charles Duke is a 29-year Air Force

Retired Brig. Gen. Charles Duke is a 29-year Air Force veteran who served as a fighter pilot, instructor pilot and was the 10th astronaut to walk on the moon.

Retired Lt. Col. Robert Pardo is known for carrying

Retired Lt. Col. Robert Pardo is known for carrying

Retired Lt. Col. Robert Pardo is known for carrying out the unorthodox aviation maneuver, later coined as the Pardo Push, to save the lives of his wingmen during a bombing mission over Vietnam, March 10, 1967, ... More

Alice Coffman poses for a photo July 7, 2015, at the

Alice Coffman poses for a photo July 7, 2015, at the

Alice Coffman poses for a photo July 7, 2015, at the Dolores Hope All Faiths Chapel in Shalimar, Fla. Coffman joined the Air Force in 1951 and became the first woman to perform in a variety show that is now kno... More

Bertie Beavers poses for a photo July 8, 2015, at the

Bertie Beavers poses for a photo July 8, 2015, at the

Bertie Beavers poses for a photo July 8, 2015, at the Air Force Enlisted Village in Shalimar, Fla. Beavers grew up in the Houston area and joined the Air Force to follow in the footsteps of her aunt who served ... More

Patrice Rock Grant, combat broadcaster, now works for

Patrice Rock Grant, combat broadcaster, now works for

Patrice Rock Grant, combat broadcaster, now works for the American Forces Network, July 22, 2015. Grant served in the Air Force for 10 years as a combat broadcaster. After his separation from the Air Force, Gra... More

Retired Brig. Gen. Dana H. Born graduated with distinction

Retired Brig. Gen. Dana H. Born graduated with distinction

Retired Brig. Gen. Dana H. Born graduated with distinction from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colo., with a degree in behavioral sciences in 1983. She then completed her master's degrees in ex... More

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Leon Ellis, F-4C Phantom

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Leon Ellis, F-4C Phantom

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Leon Ellis, F-4C Phantom pilot, survivor of Hanoi Hilton Prisoner of War Camp, motivational speaker, finical consultant and author. Ellis has taken every curve ball life has thrown h... More

Former Capt. Thomas McElveen took the leadership skills

Former Capt. Thomas McElveen took the leadership skills

Former Capt. Thomas McElveen took the leadership skills he learned during his time in service and used them to create a successful career. McElveen earned a commission upon graduating as a Distinguished Air For... More

Retired Chief Master Sgt. William 'Tip' Tippins was

Retired Chief Master Sgt. William 'Tip' Tippins was

Retired Chief Master Sgt. William 'Tip' Tippins was in the Army during World War II and was a Prisoner of War. He escaped three times from the Germans and once from Russian liberators. Williams later joined the... More

Retired Col. Charles Correll began his Air Force career

Retired Col. Charles Correll began his Air Force career

Retired Col. Charles Correll began his Air Force career in June 1953, entering as an aviation cadet where he served as a navigator and radar observer for eight years. He later commissioned as an officer. A mast... More

Retired Lt. Col. Robert L. Brown became an electronic

Retired Lt. Col. Robert L. Brown became an electronic

Retired Lt. Col. Robert L. Brown became an electronic warfare officer when the demand for the career field increased. One of his most memorable missions during the Cold War was when he moved back to Eielson, Al... More

John Carpenter, World War II veteran, poses for a photo

John Carpenter, World War II veteran, poses for a photo

John Carpenter, World War II veteran, poses for a photo at his home in Shreveport, La., June 3, 2015. Carpenter served in the military in the 1930s and re-enlisted for World War II in 1943. His service earned h... More

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower was born

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower was born

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower was born May 11, 1920, in Newton, Ill. He joined the Army Air Corps, May 12, 1939. One year later, he went to school at Chanute Field, Ill., and became an air mechanic... More

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943 when World War II was raging across the globe; he was 18 years old. Today, Arvin can be found at the Airman Heritage Museum on JBSA-Lackland... More

Retired Lt. Col. Lorenzo Downing enlisted in the Air

Retired Lt. Col. Lorenzo Downing enlisted in the Air

Retired Lt. Col. Lorenzo Downing enlisted in the Air Force immediately following high school during the height of the Vietnam War. After he finished his enlistment, he went to the University of South Carolina w... More

Retired Maj. Julius Budelis has shared a love for his

Retired Maj. Julius Budelis has shared a love for his

Retired Maj. Julius Budelis has shared a love for his wife and Little Rock Air Force Base for almost 60 years. Budelis is one of the few people who can recall being stationed at "The Rock" the same year the bas... More

"Veterans In Blue" showcases Airmen who help support

"Veterans In Blue" showcases Airmen who help support

"Veterans In Blue" showcases Airmen who help support today's Air Force. Veterans old and new have helped shape our Air Force and we would like to chronicle their experiences and lessons learned. We proudly hono... More

Former Staff Sgt. Albert S. “Bud” Porter served in

Former Staff Sgt. Albert S. “Bud” Porter served in

Former Staff Sgt. Albert S. “Bud” Porter served in the Eighth Air Force during World War II from October 1942 through November 1945. Originally designated to be a radio operator, “Bud” was surprised when he was... More

When retired Maj. Thomas Newman dropped out of high

When retired Maj. Thomas Newman dropped out of high

When retired Maj. Thomas Newman dropped out of high school in 1965, military service was almost a certainty. It was 1965 and the Vietnam War was in full swing. After making the decision to enter the Air Force, ... More

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Gould poses

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Gould poses

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Gould poses for a photo at his home in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 5, 2015. Gould was selected to be showcased as part of "Veterans in Blue." "Veterans in Blue" highligh... More

Retired Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa Jr. entered the Air Force

Retired Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa Jr. entered the Air Force

Retired Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa Jr. entered the Air Force in May 1973 after receiving his commission from The Citadel, Charleston, S.C. Throughout his career, he served as an operations group commander and a wing... More

Retired Col. Richard Toliver graduated from Tuskegee

Retired Col. Richard Toliver graduated from Tuskegee

Retired Col. Richard Toliver graduated from Tuskegee Institute University in January, 1963 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He learned from the Tuskegee Airmen, and proudly accepted... More

Retired Brig. Gen. Charles Duke is a 29-year Air Force

Retired Brig. Gen. Charles Duke is a 29-year Air Force

Retired Brig. Gen. Charles Duke is a 29-year Air Force veteran who served as a fighter pilot, instructor pilot and was the 10th astronaut to walk on the moon.

Retired Lt. Col. James Faulkner served in the Air Force

Retired Lt. Col. James Faulkner served in the Air Force

Retired Lt. Col. James Faulkner served in the Air Force from October 1962 until August 1991. During his 29 years of active service, the Air Force allowed Faulkner to reach his childhood goal to fly an airplane.

Retired Lt. Col. Robert Pardo is known for carrying

Retired Lt. Col. Robert Pardo is known for carrying

Retired Lt. Col. Robert Pardo is known for carrying out the unorthodox aviation maneuver, later coined as the Pardo Push, to save the lives of his wingmen during a bombing mission over Vietnam, March 10, 1967, ... More

Alice Coffman poses for a photo July 7, 2015, at the

Alice Coffman poses for a photo July 7, 2015, at the

Alice Coffman poses for a photo July 7, 2015, at the Dolores Hope All Faiths Chapel in Shamilar, Fla. Coffman joined the Air Force in 1951 and became the first woman to perform in a variety show that is now kno... More

Patrice Rock Grant, combat broadcaster, now works for

Patrice Rock Grant, combat broadcaster, now works for

Patrice Rock Grant, combat broadcaster, now works for the American Forces Network, July 22, 2015. Grant served in the Air Force for 10 years as a combat broadcaster. After his separation from the Air Force, Gra... More

Retired Brig. Gen. Dana H. Born graduated with distinction

Retired Brig. Gen. Dana H. Born graduated with distinction

Retired Brig. Gen. Dana H. Born graduated with distinction from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colo., with a degree in behavioral sciences in 1983. She then completed her master's degrees in ex... More

Retired Chief Master Sgt. William 'Tip' Tippins was

Retired Chief Master Sgt. William 'Tip' Tippins was

Retired Chief Master Sgt. William 'Tip' Tippins was in the Army during World War II and was a Prisoner of War. He escaped three times from the Germans and once from Russian liberators. Williams later joined the... More

Retired Col. Charles Correll began his Air Force career

Retired Col. Charles Correll began his Air Force career

Retired Col. Charles Correll began his Air Force career in June 1953, entering as an aviation cadet where he served as a navigator and radar observer for eight years. He later commissioned as an officer. A mast... More

Retired Lt. Col. Robert L. Brown became an electronic

Retired Lt. Col. Robert L. Brown became an electronic

Retired Lt. Col. Robert L. Brown became an electronic warfare officer when the demand for the career field increased. One of his most memorable missions during the Cold War was when he moved back to Eielson, Al... More

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943 when World War II was raging across the globe; he was 18 years old. Today, Arvin can be found at the Airman Heritage Museum on JBSA-Lackland... More

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower was born

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower was born

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower was born May 11, 1920, in Newton, Ill. He joined the Army Air Corps May 12, 1939. One year later, he went to school at Chanute Field, Ill., and became an air mechanic.... More

Former Staff Sgt. Albert S. “Bud” Porter served in

Former Staff Sgt. Albert S. “Bud” Porter served in

Former Staff Sgt. Albert S. “Bud” Porter served in the Eighth Air Force during World War II from October 1942 through November 1945. Originally designated to be a radio operator, “Bud” was surprised when he was... More

Former 2nd Lt. Paul Grassey, B-24 Pilot assigned to

Former 2nd Lt. Paul Grassey, B-24 Pilot assigned to

Former 2nd Lt. Paul Grassey, B-24 Pilot assigned to the 446th Bomb Group, waits for a interview with wife outside of the Mighty 8th Museum in Savannah, Ga., March 21, 2015. "Veterans In Blue" showcases Airmen w... More

Retired Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa Jr. entered the Air Force

Retired Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa Jr. entered the Air Force

Retired Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa Jr. entered the Air Force in May 1973 after receiving his commission from The Citadel, Charleston, S.C. Throughout his career, he served as an operations group commander and a wing... More

John Carpenter, World War II veteran, looks at his

John Carpenter, World War II veteran, looks at his

John Carpenter, World War II veteran, looks at his retirement portrait in Shreveport, La., June 3, 2015. Carpenter spent his post-military career working for the 8th Air Force Headquarters at Barksdale Air Forc... More

Retired Col. Richard Toliver graduated from Tuskegee

Retired Col. Richard Toliver graduated from Tuskegee

Retired Col. Richard Toliver graduated from Tuskegee Institute University in January, 1963 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He learned from the Tuskegee Airmen, and proudly accepted... More

Retired Brig. Gen. Charles Duke is a 29-year Air Force

Retired Brig. Gen. Charles Duke is a 29-year Air Force

Retired Brig. Gen. Charles Duke is a 29-year Air Force veteran who served as a fighter pilot, instructor pilot and was the 10th astronaut to walk on the moon.

Retired Lt. Col. Robert Pardo is known for carrying

Retired Lt. Col. Robert Pardo is known for carrying

Retired Lt. Col. Robert Pardo is known for carrying out the unorthodox aviation maneuver, later coined as the Pardo Push, to save the lives of his wingmen during a bombing mission over Vietnam, March 10, 1967, ... More

Alice Coffman poses for a photo July 7, 2015, at the

Alice Coffman poses for a photo July 7, 2015, at the

Alice Coffman poses for a photo July 7, 2015, at the Dolores Hope All Faiths Chapel in Shalimar, Fla. Coffman joined the Air Force in 1951 and became the first woman to perform in a variety show that is now kno... More

Patrice Rock Grant, combat broadcaster, now works for

Patrice Rock Grant, combat broadcaster, now works for

Patrice Rock Grant, combat broadcaster, now works for the American Forces Network, July 22, 2015. Grant served in the Air Force for 10 years as a combat broadcaster. After his separation from the Air Force, Gra... More

Retired Col. Charles Correll began his Air Force career

Retired Col. Charles Correll began his Air Force career

Retired Col. Charles Correll began his Air Force career in June 1953, entering as an aviation cadet where he served as a navigator and radar observer for eight years. He later commissioned as an officer. A mast... More

Retired Lt. Col. Robert L. Brown became an electronic

Retired Lt. Col. Robert L. Brown became an electronic

Retired Lt. Col. Robert L. Brown became an electronic warfare officer when the demand for the career field increased. One of his most memorable missions during the Cold War was when he moved back to Eielson, Al... More

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower was born

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower was born

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower was born May 11, 1920, in Newton, Ill. He joined the Army Air Corps May 12, 1939. One year later, he went to school at Chanute Field, Ill., and became an air mechanic.... More

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943 when World War II was raging across the globe; he was 18 years old. Today, Arvin can be found at the Airman Heritage Museum on JBSA-Lackland... More

Former 2nd Lt. Paul Grassey, B-24 Pilot assigned to

Former 2nd Lt. Paul Grassey, B-24 Pilot assigned to

Former 2nd Lt. Paul Grassey, B-24 Pilot assigned to the 446th Bomb Group,holds his wife hand outside of the Mighty 8th Museum in Savannah, Ga., March 21, 2015. "Veterans In Blue" showcases Airmen who help suppo... More

Retired Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa Jr. entered the Air Force

Retired Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa Jr. entered the Air Force

Retired Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa Jr. entered the Air Force in May 1973 after receiving his commission from The Citadel, Charleston, S.C. Throughout his career, he served as an operations group commander and a win... More

Retired Brig. Gen. Charles Duke is a 29-year Air Force

Retired Brig. Gen. Charles Duke is a 29-year Air Force

Retired Brig. Gen. Charles Duke is a 29-year Air Force veteran who served as a fighter pilot, instructor pilot and was the 10th astronaut to walk on the moon.

Retired Lt. Col. Robert Pardo is known for carrying

Retired Lt. Col. Robert Pardo is known for carrying

Retired Lt. Col. Robert Pardo is known for carrying out the unorthodox aviation maneuver, later coined as the Pardo Push, to save the lives of his wingmen during a bombing mission over Vietnam, March 10, 1967, ... More

Patrice Rock Grant, combat broadcaster, now works for

Patrice Rock Grant, combat broadcaster, now works for

Patrice Rock Grant, combat broadcaster, now works for the American Forces Network, July 22, 2015. Grant served in the Air Force for 10 years as a combat broadcaster. After his separation from the Air Force, Gra... More

Retired Col. Charles Correll began his Air Force career

Retired Col. Charles Correll began his Air Force career

Retired Col. Charles Correll began his Air Force career in June 1953, entering as an aviation cadet where he served as a navigator and radar observer for eight years. He later commissioned as an officer. A mast... More

Retired Lt. Col. Robert L. Brown became an electronic

Retired Lt. Col. Robert L. Brown became an electronic

Retired Lt. Col. Robert L. Brown became an electronic warfare officer when the demand for the career field increased. One of his most memorable missions during the Cold War was when he moved back to Eielson, Al... More

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower was born

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower was born

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower was born May 11, 1920, in Newton, Ill. He joined the Army Air Corps May 12, 1939. One year later, he went to school at Chanute Field, Ill., and became an air mechanic.... More

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943 when World War II was raging across the globe; he was 18 years old. Today, Arvin can be found at the Airman Heritage Museum on JBSA-Lackland... More

Patrice Rock Grant, combat broadcaster, now works for

Patrice Rock Grant, combat broadcaster, now works for

Patrice Rock Grant, combat broadcaster, now works for the American Forces Network, July 22, 2015. Grant served in the Air Force for 10 years as a combat broadcaster. After his separation from the Air Force, Gra... More

Retired Col. Charles Correll began his Air Force career

Retired Col. Charles Correll began his Air Force career

Retired Col. Charles Correll began his Air Force career in June 1953, entering as an aviation cadet where he served as a navigator and radar observer for eight years. He later commissioned as an officer. A mast... More

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943 when World War II was raging across the globe; he was 18 years old. Today, Arvin can be found at the Airman Heritage Museum on JBSA-Lackland... More

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower was born

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower was born

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower was born May 11, 1920, in Newton, Ill. He joined the Army Air Corps May 12, 1939. One year later, he went to school at Chanute Field, Ill., and became an air mechanic.... More

Retired Col. Charles Correll began his Air Force career

Retired Col. Charles Correll began his Air Force career

Retired Col. Charles Correll began his Air Force career in June 1953, entering as an aviation cadet where he served as a navigator and radar observer for eight years. He later commissioned as an officer. A mast... More

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943 when World War II was raging across the globe; he was 18 years old. Today, Arvin can be found at the Airman Heritage Museum on JBSA-Lackland... More

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943 when World War II was raging across the globe; he was 18 years old. Today, Arvin can be found at the Airman Heritage Museum on JBSA-Lackland... More

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943 when World War II was raging across the globe; he was 18 years old. Today, Arvin can be found at the Airman Heritage Museum on JBSA-Lackland... More