The Air Force Memorial Foundation has a unique feature on its Web site that enables individuals to submit an Air Force person—past or present—as their “hero.” They can write a statement (500 words or less) in tribute to someone “who has been a hero” in their eyes. Go to the AFMF Web site and scroll down the main page to “Tell us about your Air Force hero” and follow the simple instructions.
Billy Mitchell: Lessons a Hundred Years Hence
Dec. 16, 2025
Exactly 100 years ago, on Dec. 17, 1925, Brig. Gen. Billy Mitchell was convicted by court-martial for violating an order that required approval before he could engage with the media. Mitchell’s provocative thoughts and unorthodox methods sought attention for a cause that he saw as uniquely American.
