Among five women selected for the International Women in Aviation Pioneer Hall of Fame are three from the Air Force: retired Maj. Gen. Jeanne Holm, retired Maj. Gen. Betty Mullis, and retired Lt. Col. Betty Jane Williams. Holm started as an enlisted truck driver in World War II, serving 33 years and achieving many firsts, including first female brigadier general. Mullis also completed for 33 years, serving as a pilot in all three components—active, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve. Williams retired after 28 years, beginning her career as a Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP).
B-52s Land at RAF Fairford for Bomber Task Force Mission
Aug. 18, 2022
Multiple B-52 bombers from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., arrived at RAF Fairford, England, on Aug. 18 as part of a bomber task force mission in Europe, U.S. Air Forces in Europe announced. Flying into Fairford, the B-52s from the 5th Bomb Wing got a quick start on training with…