The Department of the Air Force was created when President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947. It became effective Sept. 18, 1947, when Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson administered the oath of office to the first secretary of the Air Force, W. Stuart Symington, a position filled by presidential appointment.
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Pacific Air Forces

PACAF

Pacific Air Forces, with headquarters at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, is one of nine major commands of the U.S. Air Force and is air component of the U.S. Pacific Command.
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  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Airman 1st Class Veronique J. Cerda

    Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline.The 35th Medical Support Squadron chose Airman 1st Class Veronique J. Cerda, pharmacy

  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Airman Ryan Toerner

    Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline.The 610 Air Control Flight chose Airman Ryan Toerner, weapons director technician, as

  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman Andres Diaz Medina

    Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline.The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron chose Senior Airman Andres Diaz Medina, an electrical

  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman Brandon J. Beckford

    Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline.The 35th Security Forces Squadron chose Senior Airman Brandon J. Beckford, a security

  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman Brittney Rogerson

    Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline.The 35th Maintenance Squadron chose Senior Airman Brittney Rogerson, test cell

  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman Christopher McWhorter

    Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline.The 610th Air Control Flight chose Senior Airman Christopher McWhorter, a weapons

  • WILD WEASEL OF THE WEEK: SENIOR AIRMAN DANIEL CHARLES

    Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline.The 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron chose Senior Airman Daniel Charles, Aircraft

  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman DeQuinn Cooper

    Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline.The 35th Force Support Squadron chose Senior Airman Dequinn Cooper, falcon feeder store

  • WILD WEASEL OF THE WEEK: Senior Airman Dominique Thompson

    What's your daily mission?Managing medical clearances for permanent change of duty station, security, retraining, special duty, separations, retirements, initial flying class physicals, enlistment physicals, and academy physicals. I also respond to in-flight and ground emergencies and keep the

  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman Donald Harris

    Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline.The 14th Fighter Squadron chose Senior Airman Donald Harris, squadron aviation resource