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History Corner – September 15, 2023

September 14, 2023
The U.S. Air Force celebrates its 76th anniversary on Sep. 18 when the National Security Act of 1947 created the Department of Defense and the U.S. Air Force as a separate military service. World War II General Carl A. Spaatz became the first Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and W. Stuart Symington became the first Secretary of the Air Force.Photo courtesy of Air Force Historical Support Division
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