VFW Post 1503 celebrated the 70th birthday of the United States Air Force this week.
The anniversary of the Air Force is September 18.
During the event, District Commander Chuck Wilson spoke about how the Air Force has evolved over the years.
More on the event, from a release:
District Commander Wilson’s remarks included how the Air Force as we know it today evolved from what was the Air Service of the US Army Signal Corps. He then described in detail, Gen Billy Mitchell of WWI, who many regard as the “Father of the Air Force.” It was Billy Mitchell whose outspoken advocacy of airpower as key to winning the next war, and as a separate service, cost him his career. The Spad XVI that he flew during WWI is on display at the National Air and Space Museum at Dulles near Washington DC.
In all over forty members and Auxiliary, young and old, attended from District 10. Following the brief, lunch was provided.
