Phillip S. Meilinger
Recent stories by Phillip S. Meilinger
Heroes and Leaders: George E. Day
Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.orgName, rank, serial number … and the aftermath. Medal of Honor recipient...
Heroes and Leaders: Benjamin O. Davis Jr.
Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.orgCareer Airman who served proudly. Our armed forces have not always been...
Heroes and Leaders: William W. Momyer
Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.orgMr. Tactical Airpower. William Momyer, known as “Spike,” was an outstanding tactician...
Heroes and Leaders: Frank M. Andrews
Andrews became an outspoken advocate for airpower and the need to put the B-17 into mass production.
Heroes And Leaders: Claire L. Chennault
Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org A “Tiger” who showed his teeth without biting his tongue. Chennault...
Heroes/Leaders: George C. Kenney
Creator, Innovator, and Advocate for an Independent Air Force.
Heroes And Leaders: Ira C. Eaker
Eaker was an outstanding pilot. He had a degree in journalism, and he used that expertise to write and promote the cause of airpower.
Heroes And Leaders: Robin Olds
As he put it: “Bombers drop bombs. Fighter pilots fight. It was simply the way it was meant to be.”
Heroes And Leaders: Mason M. Patrick
Although coming to aviation late in life—he learned to fly at age 59—Patrick soon recognized the potential of the air weapon.
Heroes And Leaders: Benjamin Foulois
An Aviator Even Before the Army Had Airplanes.
Heroes And Leaders: Billy Mitchell
He learned independence, initiative, creativity, and leadership. These traits would make him a remarkable officer. It was those same traits that would get him in trouble.
Heroes And Leaders: Bernard Schriever
Bernard Schriever was an effective organizer and manager, but also an adept leader who inspired loyalty among his subordinates.
Heroes and Leaders: Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker
Rickenbacker was a fearless and aggressive hunter. He would never admit defeat and rejected any attempts at sentimentality.
Readings on Vietnam
The Books Every Airman Should Read to Understand America’s Lost War in Southeast Asia.
Learning the Not-So-Obvious Lessons
Sometimes getting to real knowlege takes some digging.
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