May 8, 2023 Victory in Europe Day pioneered 16th Air Force’s missions Today, marks the end of World War II in Europe, a day that is known as Victory in Europe or V-E Day. Celebrations rang out around the world following the U.S. and Allies formally accepting Nazi Germany’s surrender on May 8, 1945.
April 13, 2023 DPAA holds first honorable carry ceremony at Offutt since runway reopened The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency held its first honorable carry ceremony since the runway reopened April 4, 2023, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
Jan. 25, 2023 Famed Airman CMSgt Paul Kerchum laid to rest with full military honors One of the U.S. Air Force’s most legendary—as well as courageous and inspirational—Airmen, CMSgt (retired) Paul Kerchum has been laid to rest. In addition to his long active-duty service, first in the Army after enlisting in 1938, then an additional 21 years following World War II in the newly born
July 20, 2022 WWII pilot MIA for 72 years laid to rest at Normandy American Cemetery U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. William J. McGowan went missing in action on June 6, 1946 just inland of the coast of Normandy. On July 9, 2022, McGowan was laid to rest with full military honors at the Normandy American Cemetery in the presence of family. McGowan was a pilot assigned to the 391st
May 11, 2022 A Bulldog Returns Home After nearly 80 years, 1st Lt. Newell F. Mills’ whereabouts were no longer a mystery. Finally, this Wingman, son, brother and friend is able to rest in peace.