All three of the Air Force Memorial’s stainless steel spires are in place, following completion of the last segment yesterday. All three spires still are clad in their protective blue plastic coverings, which officials say will come off within the next few weeks, in time for the official dedication, slated for Oct. 14. The tallest of the spires soars 270 feet high above the memorial, which sits on a promontory adjacent to Arlington Cemetery and overlooking the Pentagon.
Key Air Force, Space Force Leaders Set to Retire
May 23, 2022
The Department of the Air Force announced the retirements of several key leaders within the Air Force and Space Force on May 23, while also unveiling more than a dozen new assignments for current or future one-star generals.