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Apr 29, 2026
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (April 29, 2026) — At 101 years old, World War II veteran Jose Noe Mendez still remembers the sound of aircraft engines—and recently, he got to hear them again from the sky.
In a tribute...
May 1, 2026
Yes, women did fly during World War II. And their achievements built on a strong tradition of female aviators who were already making history before the war began.
Not just in one country, and not just in one...
May 1, 2026
North Hampton, NH (April 30, 2026) – The Commemorative Air Force’s New England Wing is breaking new ground—welcoming a rare rotorcraft into its ranks. The Hiller UH-12A, now registered as N4977E, joins the Wing...
May 7, 2026
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (May 7, 2026)— The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration is living up to its moniker, as EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this week received the title of “2026 Best Air Show” in...
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May 23, 2025
On this Memorial Day, we honor Lance Corporal Robert Allen Kolas, a U.S. Marine who gave everything in service to his country during the Vietnam War.
Robert served as a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion,...
May 27, 2025
This is to remember Uncle Lloyd Wagner. He is the uncle I never knew. He was known as "Hercules" on the school playground. This earned him the "right" carry the mortar gun and ammunition when he arrived in Italy to...
May 27, 2025
On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor our fallen Pedone family member, Flight Officer Stephen Peter Pedone, who was killed in a B-24 bomber aircraft crash near Davis Monthan Airbase, Tucson, Arizona, during...
May 27, 2025
I wish to remember my 1st cousin, 2nd LT. JIMMIE DEAN ALEXANDER, BOMBARDIER, 529th BS, 380th BG, 5th AF. Jimmie joined the military in January, 1943, and became a bombardier stationed in Australia. I never knew him of...
