Air Power Is Peace Power At Sheppard Field
Air Power Is Peace Power now entering temporary inactivation on August 31 at Sheppard Field under Col. O. L. Rogers. The base began in 1942 and has a storied history as a major Army Air Forces installation with mechanics, helicopter pilots, liaison pilots, glider pilots, airway control personnel, and basic soldiers serving on every front.
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Sheppard Field
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O. L. Rogers
Leppard Field
Army Air Forces
On this peacetime Army Air Force Day tribute
The CO reflects on Air Force sacrifices in World Wars I and II and notes the rise in casualties from 171 to 40,061 killed and 63,568 missing or captured. He urges maintained air power leadership for national security and peace, praising the Army Air Forces for continued high service quality.
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United States
Army Air Forces
Open House on RAF D At Lamar USO Tonight
An Air Forces Day open house starts at 6 p.m. at the Lamar USO. A patrol program is planned for 8 p.m. with dancing to conclude the evening.
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Air Forces
Lamar Uso
Air Force Seeks Autonomy In Final Growth Step
The article notes the 39th year of the Air Forces with rapid feats by P-80s across the nation, world records by Army planes, and wind tunnel tests at Wright Field. It states leaders view autonomy as the last step to a coequal force with Army and Navy, a promise claimed by President Truman. It traces the force’s origin to the 1907 Aeronautical Division and early bids for aircraft, signaling a long path toward independence.
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Wright Field
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Schenectady
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Air Force
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Pacific
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California
Washington
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Japan
Bikini
American Army Air Forces
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Truman
Army Air Forces
U. S. Army
New Air Forces Rebuilding For Peacetime Security
After World War II the Army Air Forces rapidly demobilized. A peacetime goal of 400000 officers and enlisted men is set as three major operational commands under General Carl Spaatz reorganize the force to preserve peace and national security.
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Europe
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Eglin Field Proving Ground
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Col. C. L. Rogers
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