Stacker dug into a variety of primary documents, news reports, studies, and historical accounts to take a closer look at the varied and fascinating history of the U.S. Air Force.
A century ago, the Air Force was known as the Air Service and was a part of the Army rather than a separate branch as it is today. Other milestones along the Air Force's road towards its place today as the world's premier aerial combat organization include the integration of women and ...