For more than 200 years, the American flag has been the symbol of our nation's unity, as well as a source of pride and inspiration for millions of citizens.
The Air Force is the youngest of all five services. It became a separate service on Sept. 18, 1947, President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947.
In its more than 65 years of existence, the Air Force has become the world's premier aerospace force. Its mission simply put is to defend the nation through the control and exploitation of air and space. Although obviously tasked with flying missions, most personnel work on the ground in various construction, support, and technical capacities.
Like the other military banners, the Air Force banner symbolizes a prestigious history of devotion to this nation. This dull blue banner comprises of the Air Force ensign in the center, encompassed by 13 white stars that reflect the 13 unique provinces. The three stars exceptionally intended to depict the three divisions - Army, Navy, and Air Force.
At the highest point of the seal is a bald eagle before a cloud development. A wreath is additionally a part of the symbol and is made out of six folds of silver and blue. Like the other military banners, the indoor adaptation is delineated with gold fringe, while the outside one is not. On March 26th, 1951, President Harry S. Truman pronounced this banner the official Air Force Flag.
Directly below the Air Force seal are the words, "United States Air Force," and the Roman numeral for 1947, which is the year the Air Force was established. It was July 28th, 1947 that the National Security Act became law and created the Department known as the Air Force. Under the act, W. Stuart Symington became the first Secretary of the Air Force and Gen. Carl A. Spaatz became the first Chief of Staff. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize for the future.
The Air Force is the youngest of all five services. It became a separate service on Sept. 18, 1947, President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947.
In its more than 65 years of existence, the Air Force has become the world's premier aerospace force. Its mission simply put is to defend the nation through the control and exploitation of air and space. Although obviously tasked with flying missions, most personnel work on the ground in various construction, support, and technical capacities.
Like the other military banners, the Air Force banner symbolizes a prestigious history of devotion to this nation. This dull blue banner comprises of the Air Force ensign in the center, encompassed by 13 white stars that reflect the 13 unique provinces. The three stars exceptionally intended to depict the three divisions - Army, Navy, and Air Force.
At the highest point of the seal is a bald eagle before a cloud development. A wreath is additionally a part of the symbol and is made out of six folds of silver and blue. Like the other military banners, the indoor adaptation is delineated with gold fringe, while the outside one is not. On March 26th, 1951, President Harry S. Truman pronounced this banner the official Air Force Flag.
Directly below the Air Force seal are the words, "United States Air Force," and the Roman numeral for 1947, which is the year the Air Force was established. It was July 28th, 1947 that the National Security Act became law and created the Department known as the Air Force. Under the act, W. Stuart Symington became the first Secretary of the Air Force and Gen. Carl A. Spaatz became the first Chief of Staff. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize for the future.