Video by Tech. Sgt. Michael Jackson | 56th Fighter Wing | 11.07.2015
Retired Col. Richard Toliver graduated from Tuskegee Institute University in January 1963 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He learned from the Tuskegee Airmen, and proudly accepted their challenge to faithfully serve the nation as their “protégé.” He began his Air Force career in February 1963 as a Project Engineer and completed pilot training in June......
Video by Staff Sgt. Daniel Negrete | 1st Combat Camera Squadron | 11.06.2015
This video features members from the Mighty Eighth Air Force bomber Squadron. At its peak, the 8th AF could dispatch more than 2,000 four-engine bombers and 1,000 fighters on a single mission. For these reasons, the 8th AF became known as the Mighty Eighth. The Mighty Eighth compiled an impressive record in the war. This achievement, however, carried a high price. The 8th AF suffered......
Video by Tech. Sgt. Genevieve Armstrong and Staff Sgt. Erin Mills | 2D Audiovisual Squadron | 11.06.2015
Retired Col. Paula Gould commissioned the in Air Force in November of 1976 and became a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot. During the time in the Air Force, she served with the Arizona and Ohio Air National Guard. When she joined, becoming a pilot was one of the few jobs open to women....
Video by Senior Airman Kelly OConnor | 2D Audiovisual Squadron | 11.06.2015
Wallace “Wally” Amos separated from the Air Force as an Airman 2nd Class after serving from 1955 to 1959. As a young, uneducated African-American man growing up in the late 40s and early 50s, Amos faced numerous challenges. He decided to drop out of high school to join the Air Force where he eventually earned his GED. Upon his honorable discharge after four years of service he, returned......
Video by Master Sgt. Genevieve Armstrong and Staff Sgt. Erin Mills | 2D Audiovisual Squadron | 11.05.2015
This Veterans in Blue Volume 6 video production is a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to document the nominees for Veterans in Blue. Veterans In Blue showcases Airmen who help support today's Air Force. Veterans old and new have helped shape our Air Force and we would like to chronicle their experiences and lessons learned. We proudly honor the devotion and service given by these brave......
Video by Staff Sgt. Cory Odell | 1st Combat Camera Squadron | 11.05.2015
Retired Lt. Col. David Hetzel is a Bakerton, W. Va., native who commissioned at the University of West Virginia. He began his active-duty Air Force journey at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. as an air-police officer in 1959. During his 25-year career, he served numerous positions including officer in-charge of the Department of Defense Sentry Dog School in Lackland AFB, Texas, and Air Force......
Video by Master Sgt. Genevieve Armstrong and Staff Sgt. Erin Mills | 2D Audiovisual Squadron | 11.05.2015
This Veterans in Blue Volume 6 video production is a preview trailer of a few nominees of our featured nominees. Veterans In Blue showcases Airmen who help support today's Air Force. Veterans old and new have helped shape our Air Force and we would like to chronicle their experiences and lessons learned. We proudly honor the devotion and service given by these brave men and women. Their legacy......
Video by Airman 1st Class Kelly OConnor and Senior Airman Spencer Kennedy | 2D Audiovisual Squadron | 11.05.2015
Wallace “Wally” Amos separated from the Air Force as an Airman 2nd Class after serving from 1955 to 1959. As a young, uneducated African-American man growing up in the late 40s and early 50s, Amos faced numerous challenges. He decided to drop out of high school to join the Air Force where he eventually earned his GED. Upon his honorable discharge after four years of service he, returned to......
