Story by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor | Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni | 07.28.2025
On July 28, 1945, the B‑24 Liberator the “Lonesome Lady” launched from the Yontan Airfield in Okinawa on a mission targeting the Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Haruna at Kure Harbor. During their mission in Kure, the aircraft dropped two 2,000‑pound bombs, killing 66 Japanese service members before being struck by retaliatory anti-aircraft fire from the battleship Haruna over the......
Story by Todd Cromar | Hill Air Force Base | 11.19.2019
In an effort to highlight the stories of Utah service members, the first of many new local heroes exhibits was unveiled at the Hill Aerospace Museum last month....
Story by Senior Master Sgt. 307th Bomb Wing Public Affairs | 307th Bomb Wing | 08.16.2019
The second article in a series detailing the exploits of a 307th Bombardment Group aircrew and the efforts to repatriate their remains....
Story by Marisa Alia-Novobilski | Air Force Materiel Command | 07.25.2019
At a surprise ceremony in front of the B-24 “Strawberry Bitch” at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, July 24, Maj. Gen. Carl Schaefer, Air Force Materiel Command deputy commander, presented World War II veteran, 1st Lt. Joseph Kollenberg with a set of replacement medals in honor of his courage and bravery during a significant time in our Nation’s history....
Story by Staff Sgt. Nesha Stanton | 86th Airlift Wing | 05.29.2019
Kaiserslautern Military Community members commemorated Airey, and his resilience during the Fourth Annual Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Paul Airey Memorial Ruck on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 29, 2019....
Story by Todd Cromar | Hill Air Force Base | 03.27.2018
Normally tasked with maintaining F-35 aircraft and support equipment, the aircraft metals and technology shop, part of the 388th Maintenance Squadron, will now have an opportunity to put their skills to work on piece of history....
Story by Senior Airman Apryl Hall | Minot Air Force Base | 02.10.2017
At 94 years old, she doesn’t look a day over 70 as she flexes her bicep with a smile on her face. A denim button-down shirt, bright red bandana holding back her curls and the strong, confident demeanor of a woman America recognizes instantly. She is a true Rosie the Riveter....
Story by Greg L. Davis | 72nd Air Base Wing | 01.23.2017
The Consolidated B-24 “Liberator” was a four-engine, heavy bomber produced for the Army Air Corps prior to and during World War II. The aircraft was used in all theaters of the war with particularly heavy use in the European campaign....
