Initially part of the United States Army, the United States Air Force was formed as a separate branch of the military on 18 September 1947 under the National Security Act of 1947. Before that it was called the Army Air Corps.
Sept, 18, 1947
1954
Date of Rank is the date when you were promoted to the rank you currently wear.
The RAF started in 1918.
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In WWII the US Army Air Force and the US Naval Air Forces fought the war. In 1947 President Truman created the US Air Force. The Korean War was the FIRST war fought by the United States Air Force.
The German Air Force is known as the Luftwaffe which is the German phrase for air force. It was started in 1956 and has about 30,000 personnel.
The Air Force originially started as part of the Army (Army Air Corp) during WWII. It became a separate branch after the end of WWII.
November 3rd
2 Aug 12 is new release date.
28 Feb
Go talk to your nearest Air Force recruiter and they will get the process started for you. Also, speak to your parents before you enlist. Explain your plan to them and see what they have to say.