September 18 in American History
The National Security Act split the Army Air Forces off into its own independent branch, recognizing that air power had become its own kind of warfare rather than an extension of ground combat. The newest of the older branches — and, until the Space Force in 2019, the last one created.
In 1947: the U.S. Air Force is established. The National Security Act split the Army Air Forces off into its own independent branch, recognizing that air power had become its own kind of warfare rather than an extension of ground combat.
The National Security Act split the Army Air Forces off into its own independent branch, recognizing that air power had become its own kind of warfare rather than an extension of ground combat. The newest of the older branches — and, until the Space Force in 2019, the last one created.
Yes — September 18 marks the anniversary of U.S. Air Force, dating to 1947. Established as an independent branch under the National Security Act.
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