Almost 81,000 Americans remain missing from wars and conflicts dating back to World War two. In great falls, a group of veterans are keeping the memory of one brave fighter pilot alive.

The United States Air Force (USAF) turns seventy-eight years old today. On September 18, 1947,  Chief Justice Fred Vinson swore in Stuart Symington as the first secretary of the Air Force, officially founding a new branch of the U.S. military. General Carl A. Spaatz became the USAF’s first chief of staff eight days later on September 26, 1947.

Airmen at Sheppard Air Force Base are learning to control both military and civilian aircraft, preparing them for any aerial crisis in the field of air traffic control.

Air Force Maj. Ross Elder will lead a 378-day NASA mission with three other crew members in a structure that simulates a base on Mars.

Michelle “MACE” Curran made history after she became the second-ever woman to fly as Lead Solo Pilot for the United States Air Force demonstration team, the Thunderbirds, in 2019. Her powerful maneuvers in the sky transfixed millions—but behind the scenes she was dealing with something far more relatable: fear.

The Air Force Thunderbirds are at Joint Base Andrews this weekend for an incredible show. One of the pilots flying over the weekend is Major Laney Schol.