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Month: May 2010

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Memorial Day

May 31, 2010 0

Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (May 31 in 2010). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. soldiers who died while in the military service. […]

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Cessna Caravan – All Model

May 23, 2010 0

With more than 11 million fleet hours under its massive, stalwart wings, the Cessna Caravan has set legendary standards for a workhorse aircraft. […]

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STS-115 SPACE SHUTTLE ATLANTIS LAUNCH

May 16, 2010 0

Space Shuttle Atlantis lifted off from Kennedy Space Center and charged into the midday Florida sky on a mission to boost power on the International Space Station. The launch was on time, with liftoff at 11:15 a.m. EDT. […]

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McConnell Air Force Base

May 9, 2010 0

McConnell Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located in Wichita, Kansas. It is the home of the USAF 22d Air Refueling Wing, the Air Force Reserve Command’s 931st Air Refueling Group, and the Kansas Air National Guard’s 184th Air Refueling Wing. […]

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Armed Forces Day “United in Strength” Saturday, May 15, 2010

May 9, 2010 0

On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under one department — the Department of Defense. […]

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James Jabara

May 9, 2010 0

James “Jabby” Jabara (October 10, 1923 – November 17, 1966) was the second-highest-scoring U.S. ace of the Korean War. He was the first American jet ace in history. […]

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