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Colonel News
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May 1, 2026

North Hampton, NH (April 30, 2026) – The Commemorative Air Force’s New England Wing is breaking new ground—welcoming a rare rotorcraft into its ranks. The Hiller UH-12A, now registered as N4977E, joins the Wing...

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May 7, 2026

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (May 7, 2026)— The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration is living up to its moniker, as EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this week received the title of “2026 Best Air Show” in...

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May 11, 2026

WICHITA, Kan., May 11, 2026 – B-29 Superfortress DOC will host the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) B-17 Sentimental Journey and B-25 Maid in the Shade at the B-29...

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May 11, 2026

Dallas, Texas (May 11, 2026)- As part of Military Appreciation Month, the Commemorative Air Force is proud to recognize the veterans whose leadership and service continue to shape the organization today. This...

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CAF Blogs
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May 23, 2025

On this Memorial Day, we honor Lance Corporal Robert Allen Kolas, a U.S. Marine who gave everything in service to his country during the Vietnam War.

Robert served as a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion,...

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May 27, 2025

This is to remember Uncle Lloyd Wagner. He is the uncle I never knew. He was known as "Hercules" on the school playground. This earned him the "right" carry the mortar gun and ammunition when he arrived in Italy to...

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May 27, 2025

On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor our fallen Pedone family member, Flight Officer Stephen Peter Pedone, who was killed in a B-24 bomber aircraft crash near Davis Monthan Airbase, Tucson, Arizona, during...

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May 27, 2025

I wish to remember my 1st cousin, 2nd LT. JIMMIE DEAN ALEXANDER, BOMBARDIER, 529th BS, 380th BG, 5th AF. Jimmie joined the military in January, 1943, and became a bombardier stationed in Australia. I never knew him of...

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