WWII – That PAO Guy

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis, commander, Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, Alaskan Command,and Eleventh Air Force, left, presents Capt. Nathanial Welch, 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron pilot and chief of plans and programs, with the Distinguished Flying Cross during a ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 1, 2026.

Air Force News, Airmen Stories

18th FIS pilot receives the Distinguished Flying Cross

July 9, 2026 — 0 Comments

A World War II-era Imperial Japanese Army aircraft engine component is displayed at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026.

Air Force News, Airmen Stories

Preserving Japan’s Aviation Heritage: Yokota returns historic aircraft artifacts

July 7, 2026 — 0 Comments

An RQ-28A small unmanned aircraft system flies during a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) Master Trainer pilot course at Volunteer Training Site-Tullahoma, Tenn., June 23, 2026.

National Guard News, Training & Domestic Operations

Tennessee hosts first unmanned aircraft master trainer course

July 2, 2026 — 0 Comments

Senior Airman Christian Yokotake and fellow Airmen of the Blue Eagles Honor Guard, on behalf of “Torch 11” family members, prepare to attach wreaths to easels holding the images of the fallen B-52 aircrew.

Air Force News, Airmen Stories

Air Force honors B-52 crew during memorial service at Edwards AFB

July 1, 2026 — 0 Comments

U.S. Army Col. Michael Filanowski, deputy chief of staff for operations for Multinational Division North East, NATO, stands for a picture with his family and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John Lubas, commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division, after receiving the Purple Heart on June 25, 2026, in Boleslawiec, Poland.

Army News, Overseas Operations

Purple Heart awarded in Poland for 2005 combat actions in Afghanistan

July 1, 2026 — 0 Comments

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joe Jimenez, 2nd Security Forces Squadron certified law enforcement officer, Staff Sgt. Danny Gonzalez, 2nd SFS response force lead, and Staff Sgt. Martin Schortye, 2nd SFS base defense operation center controller, pose for a photo at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, June 5, 2026.

Air Force News, Airmen Stories

Three Defenders Honored for Life Saving Actions

June 28, 2026 — 0 Comments

Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs the Honorable Ben C. Kohlmann, right, and NASCAR driver/U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jesse Iwuji, conduct a press conference onboard Naval Base Coronado, Calif., as part of NASCAR San Diego Weekend presented by Anduril June 19, 2026.

Navy News, Sailor Stories

Navy Reserve officer, NASCAR Driver Jesse Iwuji to compete in historic NASCAR San Diego Race

June 19, 2026 — 0 Comments

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 297th Engineer Detachment Firefighting Team, 103rd Troop Command, Hawaii Army National Guard and Air Force Reserve firefighters extinguish a Class B fuel fire during live-fire burn training in Kahului, Hawaii, June 5, 2026.

National Guard News, Training & Domestic Operations

Hawaii Guard Strengthens Wildfire Response With Operation Hoʻopauahi

June 16, 2026 — 0 Comments

A heritage A-10C Thunderbolt II is positioned on the flight line at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., April 28, 2026. The aircraft now displays the distinctive Flying Tigers-inspired paint scheme applied by airmen assigned to the 23rd Maintenance Squadron.

Air Force News, Airmen Stories

Maintainers Honor Flying Tiger Heritage With Aircraft Paint Restoration

June 7, 2026 — 0 Comments