U.S. Air Force Seal
The 13 stars represent the Thirteen Original Colonies of the United States. The crest includes the American Bald Eagle, which is the symbol of the United States and air striking power. The shield, divided with the nebula line formation, representing clouds, is charged with the heraldic thunderbolt. The thunderbolt portrays striking power through the medium of air. The eagle's head is turned to the right and symbolizes facing the enemy--looking toward the future and not dwelling on past deeds.
The 13 stars represent the Thirteen Original Colonies of the United States. The crest includes the American Bald Eagle, which is the symbol of the United States and air striking power. The shield, divided with the nebula line formation, representing clouds, is charged with the heraldic thunderbolt. The thunderbolt portrays striking power through the medium of air. The eagle's head is turned to the right and symbolizes facing the enemy--looking toward the future and not dwelling on past deeds.
The United States Air Force was the youngest branch of the U.S. military prior to the creation of a new spin-off service called the U.S. Space Force. The Air Force was created for obvious reasons — the first successful airplane was not built until late 1903 by the Wright Brothers. The Air Force began as the Aeronautical Division of the U.S. Signal Corps on August 1, 1907.
In 1926, the Aeronautical Division changed its name to the U.S. Army Air Corps. After the U.S. entered World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt authorized the Air Corps to increase its force to 20,000 planes. The Air Corps proved its prowess during World War II and in 1941 the service changed its name again to the Army Air Forces.
Finally, in 1947, the Air Force established itself as an independent branch of the military.
Motto(s): “Aim High…Fly-Fight-Win”; and “Integrity first, Service before self, Excellence in all we do”
March: “The U.S. Air Force”
In 1926, the Aeronautical Division changed its name to the U.S. Army Air Corps. After the U.S. entered World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt authorized the Air Corps to increase its force to 20,000 planes. The Air Corps proved its prowess during World War II and in 1941 the service changed its name again to the Army Air Forces.
Finally, in 1947, the Air Force established itself as an independent branch of the military.
Motto(s): “Aim High…Fly-Fight-Win”; and “Integrity first, Service before self, Excellence in all we do”
March: “The U.S. Air Force”