Happy 78th birthday to the U.S. Air Force! From pilots to security forces, it takes all to ensure the Air Force can fly, fight and win! Airmen and vets make your B-day reporting statements in the comments. | USAA

AIM HIGH | Today we celebrate the United States Air Force’s birthday and honor the proud legacy of service, innovation, and excellence that has defined our Airmen since 1947. To mark the occasion, the United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants present a special performance of the Air Force Song - an anthem that captures the spirit, courage, and dedication of all who have worn the uniform. Join us as we pay tribute to 78 years of service to our nation by remembering the generations who ca

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, U.S. AIR FORCE! | On September 18, 1947, The United States Air Force officially became its own branch of the United States military. Originally part of the Army, the Air Force as we know it today evolved from The Aeronautical Section, Signal Corps in 1909, Aviation Section Signal Corps in 1914, United States Army Air Service in 1918, United States Army Air Corps in 1926, and the United States Army Air Forces in 1941. Since then, the Air Force has been proud to innovate, accelerat