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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17RZ_former-pows-and-those-mia_Montgomery-AL.html
In honor of formerPrisoners of Warand thoseMissing in Actionfor servingtheir country
2 October 1987
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17RY_air-university-maxwell-air-force-base_Montgomery-AL.html
(Side A)Air UniversityThe Air Corps Tactical School moved to Maxwell in 1931. Brilliant young officers like Chennault, Eaker, Fairchild, Hansell, Kuter, LeMay, Quesada, and Vandenberg formulated the aerial strategies and tactics employed in World …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17RX_major-general-james-harrison-wilson-usv_Montgomery-AL.html
(Side A)Major General James Harrison Wilson, USV1837-1925
Exceptional American soldier, born Illinois, West Point Class of 1860, MG at 27. Civil War service: Port Royal 1861-62, Aide to McClellan '62; Vicksburg and Chattanooga Campaigns, Grant'…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17RU_northrop-t-38a-talon_Montgomery-AL.html
In the mid-1950s, the USAF required a trainer with higher performance than the T-33 to better prepare student pilots for the latest tactical aircraft that were then coming into service. The aircraft chosen was the T-38A which offered high performa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17RR_thunderbird-park_Montgomery-AL.html
Dedicated by the people of Montgomery to the skilled pilots — past, present and Future — who risk and give their lives to demonstrate the capabilities of air power to the American people. The Thunderbirds: the Air Force's Ambassadors i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17RQ_the-next-fifty-years_Montgomery-AL.html
The tradition of excellence established by Air University pioneers will continue throughout the next fifty years? AU's ability to educate people and develop critical thinkers is a mission that continues today. Now, more than ever, the United State…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17RO_year-of-training_Montgomery-AL.html
Deva vu, once again, 1993, AU was aligned with ATC but this time to form Air Education and Training Command. Enlisted professional military education was consolidated, Officers Training School moved to Maxwell, and ROTC and CCAF were again part of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17QH_joint-programs_Montgomery-AL.html
Air University began new Air War College and Air Command and Staff College programs in 1987 which met newly mandated "Joint" education requirements. These programs emphasized joint war fighting.
"The basic reason for the essentiality of Air Uni…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17QF_reorganization_Montgomery-AL.html
HQ USAF realigned AU under Air Training Command (ATC) in 1978. For five years AU remained a part of ATC. On 1 July 1983, AU regained its major command status. ROTC was reassigned to ATC. The College of Aerospace Doctrine, Research and Education, w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17QE_au-thinks-war_Montgomery-AL.html
Post-Vietnam Era marked a turning point for AU. Lt Gen Furlong, AU commander, launched a three year campaign to overhaul the curriculum which became known as "Putting the ?War' back into War College." Between 1975 and 1976 AU gained five new funct…