Act Global congratulates the USAF on 70 years and thanks the men and women who have served our country since 1947.
In the years since Chief Justice Fred Vinson swore in Stuart Symington as the first secretary of the air force, the military branch has continued to adapt in serving our nation. As technologies progress, the United States Air Force continues its critical mission “to fly, fight and win … in the air, space and cyberspace”.
Celebrations for the past 70 years kicked off this weekend with a three-day event to draw in the community. The expo led up to the Air Force’s 21st annual marathon that took place this morning and drew in an estimated 13,500 runners and walkers from all 50 states and 13 foreign countries. The President visited Joint Base Andrews in Prince George’s County, Maryland on Friday to celebrate the anniversary and thank the Airmen for “keeping America proud, strong, safe, and free.”
We are honored to have a small role in the education of Airmen at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado. In 2011 we had the opportunity to work with the USAFA to supply a sailplane landing area (SPLA) for the school. About 50% of the cadets within the Air Force Academy will take courses in soaring sailplanes and glider jets. This education in aviation and airmanship familiarizes the cadets with important aspects of the Air Force, and our AvTurf continues to give these pilots a successful and smooth landing surface.
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