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Have you ever wondered about the heroic journey of a family member who served? From the Spanish-American War to modern-d...
07/16/2026

Have you ever wondered about the heroic journey of a family member who served? From the Spanish-American War to modern-day conflicts, their stories of service and sacrifice are waiting to be uncovered. Let us help you discover documented histories through expert research of individual personnel and unit records. Find out how you can honor your veteran legacy—visit your website today to start your journey of discovery!

On This Day in Air Force History 2 Jul: 1943: Lt Charles Blakesly "Buster" Hall, 99th Fighter Squadron, became the first...
07/03/2026

On This Day in Air Force History 2 Jul:

1943: Lt Charles Blakesly "Buster" Hall, 99th Fighter Squadron, became the first US black pilot to shoot down an Axis plane, a German Focke-Wulf 190 over Sicily. General Dwight D. Eisenhower personally met and congratulated Hall on his victory. Hall also became the first African American combat fighter pilot to earn the Distinguished Flying Cross. (USAF Image)

In 1941, Hall enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps as an aviation cadet. He was assigned to Tuskegee, Alabama, to attend Advanced Flight Cadet Training at the Tuskegee Army Airfield. On July 3, 1942, Hall graduated from the program, earning his wings and a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant. He was then assigned to the 332nd Fighter Group's 99th Fighter Squadron. During World War II, Hall, nicknamed "Buster", flew 198 missions over North Africa, Italy, the Mediterranean, and Europe.

On his eighth mission in the European Theater/Mediterranean Theater on July 2, 1943, Hall and his squadron escorted B-25 medium bombers on a raid on Castelvetrano Airfield in southwestern Sicily, Italy. Flying in a P-40, Hall shot down a German Focke-Wulf Fw 190. Hall became the first African American combat fighter pilot to shoot down an enemy aircraft.

Regional: National Archives Of Sf Set To Close, Advocacy Group Pushes Back https://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/r...
07/01/2026

Regional: National Archives Of Sf Set To Close, Advocacy Group Pushes Back
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The National Archives at San Francisco, which holds more than 75,000 cubic feet of historical records dating back to the 1850s, plans to close its facility within the next few years.
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The National Archives at San Francisco, which holds more than 75,000 cubic feet of historical records dating back to the 1850s, plans to close its facility within the next few years.

On This Day in Air Force History 1 Jul:1946: Operation CROSSROADS. From the 509th Composite Group, Maj Woodrow P. Swancu...
07/01/2026

On This Day in Air Force History 1 Jul:

1946: Operation CROSSROADS. From the 509th Composite Group, Maj Woodrow P. Swancutt flew a B-29, named “Dave’s Dream,” to Bikini Atoll, where he dropped a Nagasaki-type atomic bomb from 30,000 feet on 73 ships. He sank five and heavily damaged nine ships.

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