Tech. Sgt. Anjelica Kaylor, NCO in charge of Career
Tech. Sgt. Anjelica Kaylor, NCO in charge of Career Development, sings the National Anthem during the Eighth Air Force Change of Command ceremony on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 17, 2015. The Eighth Air... More
75 years of American Airmen: Past, present, future
Today’s 8th Air Force activated under the designation of VIII Bomber Command at Langley Field, Virginia, as part of an expansion of the U.S. Army Air Corps Feb. 1, 1942. The 8th Air Force, headquartered at Bark... More
Raymond Odom, 93-year-old World War II veteran, greets
Raymond Odom, 93-year-old World War II veteran, greets friends and family during an event held at Arbor Rose Assisted Living Facility in Farmerville, La., Feb. 2, 2017. Odom served in the 8th Air Force during W... More
The Headquarters Eighth Air Force building was dedicated
The Headquarters Eighth Air Force building was dedicated to General James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle during a series of events at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 2, 2017, in commemoration of the Eighth Air Force’... More
A B-2 Spirit performs a flyover during the Salute to
A B-2 Spirit performs a flyover during the Salute to America’s Heroes Air and Sea Show in Miami Beach, Fla., May 27, 2017. The airshow featured various aircraft representing each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces... More
Sgt. 1st Class Steven Hurley, 3rd Battalion, 67th Armored
Sgt. 1st Class Steven Hurley, 3rd Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, leads a formation of children at the Mighty Eight Museum’s WWII Summer Camp, in Pooler Ga., July 26, 2019. Th... More
Members of the “Mighty Eighth” stand during the Eighth
Members of the “Mighty Eighth” stand during the Eighth Air Force change of command ceremony on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 17, 2015. The Eighth Air Force, originally the VIII Bomber Command, was activa... More
Raymond Odom, 93-year-old World War II veteran, attends
Raymond Odom, 93-year-old World War II veteran, attends a presentation held in his honor at Arbor Rose Assisted Living Facility in Farmerville, La., Feb. 2, 2017. Odom, an 8th Air Force airplane sheet metal wor... More
The Headquarters Eighth Air Force building was dedicated
The Headquarters Eighth Air Force building was dedicated in honor of General James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle during a series of events at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 2, 2017, in commemoration of the Eighth A... More
A B-2 Spirit performs a flyover during the Salute to
A B-2 Spirit performs a flyover during the Salute to America’s Heroes Air and Sea Show in Miami Beach, Fla., May 27, 2017. Bomber aircraft from Minot Air Force Base, Ellsworth AFB, Dyess AFB, and Whiteman AFB, ... More
Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment,
Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, pose for a group photo with attendees of the Mighty Eight Museum’s Summer Camp in Pooler Ga., July 26, 2019. The Spart... More
Lt. Gen. Steven Wilson, Air Force Global Strike Command
Lt. Gen. Steven Wilson, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, presents the Eighth Air Force guidon to Maj. Gen. Richard Clark, 8th AF commander, during the Eighth Air Force change of command ceremony on Ba... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, 8th Air Force
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, 8th Air Force commander, speaks with 93-year-old World War II veteran Raymond Odom during Odom’s dog tag presentation at Arbor Rose Assisted Living Facility in Farmervi... More
The General Doolittle Hall plaque is hung in the
The General Doolittle Hall plaque is hung in the Headquarters Eighth Air Force foyer on May 5, 2017. During a series of Eighth Air Force 75th anniversary events, the building was officially dedicated to Doolitt... More
A B-1B Lancer soars over Miami Beach, Fla., during
A B-1B Lancer soars over Miami Beach, Fla., during the Salute to America’s Heroes Air and Sea Show in Miami Beach, Fla., May 27, 2017. The airshow featured various aircraft representing each branch of the U.S. ... More
Sgt. 1st Class Steven Hurley, 3rd Battalion, 67th Armored
Sgt. 1st Class Steven Hurley, 3rd Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, motivates children during the Mighty Eight Museum’s WWII Summer Camp, in Pooler Ga., July 26, 2019. The group... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, 8th Air Force
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, 8th Air Force commander, presents 93-year-old World War II veteran Raymond Odom with his dog tags at Arbor Rose Assisted Living Facility in Farmerville, La., Feb. 2, 20... More
A B-52H Stratofortress soars over Miami Beach, Fla.,
A B-52H Stratofortress soars over Miami Beach, Fla., during the Salute to America’s Heroes Air and Sea Show in Miami Beach, Fla., May 27, 2017. Bomber aircraft from Minot Air Force Base, Ellsworth AFB, Dyess AF... More
Spc. Chase Oltman, an Infantryman assigned to 3rd Battalion,
Spc. Chase Oltman, an Infantryman assigned to 3rd Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, plays an impromptu game of catch with kids at the Mighty Eight Museum’s WWII Summer Camp, in ... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, 8th Air Force
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, 8th Air Force commander, takes a photo with 93-year-old World War II veteran Raymond Odom during Odom’s dog tag presentation at Arbor Rose Assisted Living Facility in F... More
A B-52H Stratofortress soars over Miami Beach during
A B-52H Stratofortress soars over Miami Beach during the Salute to America’s Heroes Air and Sea Show in Miami Beach, Fla., May 27, 2017. Bomber aircraft from Minot Air Force Base, Ellsworth AFB, Dyess AFB, and ... More
Sgt. 1st Class Steven Hurley, 3rd Battalion, 67th Armored
Sgt. 1st Class Steven Hurley, 3rd Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, does pushups with an attendee of the Mighty Eight Museum’s WWII Summer Camp, in Pooler Ga., July 26, 2019. Th... More
A plaque containing 93-year-old World War II veteran
A plaque containing 93-year-old World War II veteran Raymond Odom’s repatriated dog tags is signed by Royal Air Force and US Air Force military members and U.K. citizens who took part in the discovery and recov... More
A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey hovers over Miami Beach,
A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey hovers over Miami Beach, Fla., during the Salute to America’s Heroes Air and Sea Show in Miami Beach, Fla., May 27, 2017. The airshow featured various aircraft representing each branc... More
A child hides in the grass during the Mighty Eight
A child hides in the grass during the Mighty Eight Museum’s WWII Summer Camp, in Pooler Ga., July 26, 2019. The Scout Sniper section assigned to 3rd Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat ... More
Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, Eighth Air Force commander,
Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, Eighth Air Force commander, left, attends the Salute to America’s Heroes Air and Sea Show in Miami Beach, Fla., May 28, 2017. The weekend-long airshow allowed U.S. service member part... More
Sgt. Skylar Blaine, a Cavalry Scout assigned to 3rd
Sgt. Skylar Blaine, a Cavalry Scout assigned to 3rd Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, gives a participation award to an attendee at the Mighty Eight Museum’s WWII summer camp, P... More
Members of the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team
Members of the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team land after a demonstration during the Salute to America’s Heroes Air and Sea Show in Miami Beach, Fla., May 28, 2017. Members representing all branches of ... More
One kids-camper leads the way through a muddy obstacle
One kids-camper leads the way through a muddy obstacle course at the Mighty Eight Museum’s WWII Summer Camp, in Pooler Ga., July 26, 2019. Soldiers with 3rd Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigad... More
Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, Eighth Air Force commander,
Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, Eighth Air Force commander, receives a ceremonial baton from the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team during the Salute to America’s Heroes Air and Sea Show in Miami Beach, Fla., M... More
An Eighth Air Force representative hands a child a
An Eighth Air Force representative hands a child a B-1B Lancer balloon during the Salute to America’s Heroes Air and Sea Show in Miami Beach, Fla., May 28, 2017. Members representing all branches of the U.S. Ar... More
Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, Eighth Air Force commander,
Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, Eighth Air Force commander, stands with members of the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team after receiving a ceremonial baton during the Salute to America’s Heroes Air and Sea Sho... More
U.S. Air Force service members attend the Salute to
U.S. Air Force service members attend the Salute to America’s Heroes Air and Sea Show in Miami Beach, Fla., May 28, 2017, to interact with the local public, educate and build community relations. Eighth Air For... More
A B-1B Lancer soars over Miami Beach, Fla., during
A B-1B Lancer soars over Miami Beach, Fla., during the Salute to America’s Heroes Air and Sea Show in Miami Beach, Fla., May 28, 2017. Bomber aircraft from Minot Air Force Base, Ellsworth AFB, Dyess AFB, and Wh... More
A Salute to America’s Heroes Air and Sea Show attendee
A Salute to America’s Heroes Air and Sea Show attendee receives a B-1B Lancer tattoo from Capt. Christopher Williston, 34th Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer Weapons System Officer, at Miami Beach, Fla., May 28, 2017. ... More