Support the Airman Heritage Foundation during Champions fore Charity! For nearly the past twenty years, the Airman Heritage Foundation has worked to preserve and honor the history of enlisted Airmen, ... Read More »
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Robert “Bob” D. Gaylor (Ret.) May 8, 1930 – January 17, 2024 The Airman Heritage Foundation would like to express our deepest sympathies... Read More »
Recently, the Army Residence Community (ARC) staff requested our assistance with the grand opening of their “Heritage Hall” which consists of various displays, memorabilia and wall-mounted residen... Read More »
The Airman Heritage Foundation (AHF) Outreach Program supported a request from Commander, Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Gen. Minihan to contribute to his keynote address during the Airli... Read More »
On October 26, 2023 the honorable Congressman Chip Roy recognized the Military Working Dog Teams National Monument on the House floor to commemorate the monument’s 10th anniversary. Congr... Read More »
By Thomas Coney 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument 10th anniversary commemoration was held Oct... Read More »
Looking to support the Airman Heritage Foundation and our programs? Visit the newly launched Foundation store! From t-shirts to caps and bandanas for your four-legged friends, the Airman Heritage Foun... Read More »
Thank you to Spectrum News 1’s Blessing Iwuchukwu for visiting our U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument! Iwuchuckwu interviewed Airman Heritage Foundation Advisor, Chris Dion, MSgt,... Read More »
Thank you to News 4 San Antonio and KABB Fox 29 for providing live coverage of the 10-year commemoration of the U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument. The live stream features special rema... Read More »
On October 26th the Airman Heritage Foundation partnered with the 502nd Air Base Wing, 37th Training Wing, U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, and Transportation Security Administration Canine Training Center... Read More »
502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs 502ABW.PA.official@us.af.mil Release#231026-01 Release Date: Oct. 26, 2023 History of Military Working Dogs to Be Honored at National Monument Commemoration ... Read More »
Airman Heritage Foundation efforts to honor the legacy of women in the Air Force featured on television station KENS5. Read More »
2023 marked a significant year for women across the United States Armed Forces as the year celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act. The act was signed into ... Read More »
502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs 502ABW.PA.official@us.af.mil Release# 231025-01 Release Date: Oct. 25, 2023 JBSA Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Women in the Air Force JOINT BASE SAN ANTON... Read More »
The Airman Heritage Foundation (AHF) hosted our Annual Member Meeting on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Holiday Inn NW San Antonio. The meeting is an opportunity for AHF board members, volunteers, ... Read More »
On October 10, 2023, board members from the Airman Heritage Foundation (AHF) joined a reception hosted by the Heritage and Learning Center Foundation (HLCF). The reception served as an opportunity for... Read More »
The Airman Heritage Foundation (AHF) joined members of the United States Air Force and United States Army at Shaw Air Force Base to celebrate the USAF’s 76th anniversary this past October. Volun... Read More »
The Airman Heritage Foundation (AHF) visited Dallas, TX for the Air Force Sergeant Association’s (AFSA) Professional Education & Development Symposium from August 5 – 9, 2023. During t... Read More »
On September 21, 2023, the Airman Heritage Foundation (AHF) participated in the Big Give! The Big Give is a 24-hour online giving campaign focused on raising funds for nonprofit organizations l... Read More »
On September 1, 2023, the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) officially opened for the program’s annual giving campaign! Federal employees and retirees are encouraged to help change the word... Read More »
The Airman Heritage Foundation (AHF) was on the scene once again during the annual Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) – Randolph Retiree Appreciation Day on September 9, 2023 at the Kendrick Club. CM... Read More »
The Airman Heritage Foundation (AHF) was present and accounted for during the Women’s Equality Day celebration held at the Sam Houston Community Center at Fort Sam Houston on the August 26, 2023. Th... Read More »
Thank you to Cathy M. Rosenthal with the San Antonio Express News for bringing awareness to the Military Working Dog Teams National Monument. Rosenthal was able to capture the experience during the re... Read More »
The Airman Heritage Foundation would like to express our gratitude to the Masters Leadership Program of Greater San Antonio for allowing us to participate in the organization’s annual nonprofit ... Read More »
The Airman Heritage Foundation hosted the Heritage and Learning Center Foundation and board members of the Security Forces Museum for a networking opportunity on March 15, 2023. The mixer provided a c... Read More »
On Veteran’s Day, the Airman Heritage Foundation partnered with the USAF Band of the West to provide a static display for the band’s “Salute to Our Veterans” concert held at th... Read More »
It’s time to deck the halls with the USAF Band of Mid-America! This video released by the Scott AFB Band of Mid-America serves as a shining example of the programs the Airman Herit... Read More »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 10, 2022 Contact: Laura Villarreal Airman Heritage Foundation E-mail: marketing@myairmanmuseum.org SAN ANTONIO NONPROFIT HONORS HEROS WITH UNI... Read More »
Thank you to our Foundation members, volunteers, and advocates for your continued support of the Airman Heritage Foundation. For your review, the Foundation has released our 2022 Annual Report. Click ... Read More »
On September 28th, the Airman Heritage Foundation Outreach Program supported a living history presentation during the Women in the Air Force Association (WAFA) annual reunion luncheon at Nellis Air Fo... Read More »
Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the Air Force in a grandiose fashion on September 17, 2022 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in downtown San Antonio. The Airm... Read More »
Federal employees and retirees are invited to join Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) community and change the world by supporting CFC charities that depend on your generosity. The Airman Heritage Founda... Read More »
On July 13, 2022, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Joanne S. Bass shared information on the passing of former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James M. McCoy. She writes . . . Fello... Read More »
In order to preserve the history of enlisted United States Airmen, we need to know your story! The Airman Heritage Foundation is actively collecting stories from Airmen across generations in order to ... Read More »
Happy 100th Birthday to Gen. William McBride! The retired Air Force four-star general helped organize Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland as a basic training base. Read more about Gen. McBrideR... Read More »
USAF Airman Heritage Museum Leads the Way in Educating Our Community about the Enlisted Airman Experience Following base and CDC guidelines, the USAF Airman Heritage Museum is fully back in act... Read More »
The Airman Heritage Foundation is proud to announce the most significant updates to our Legacy Paver Program beginning March 30, 2022! What is the Legacy Paver Program? The Legacy Paver program... Read More »
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (Feb. 8, 2022) – A number of upgraded and new exhibits are making the history of the Air Force and the experiences of Basic Military Training come to life ... Read More »
In partnership with PCI, the Airman Heritage Foundation is launching The Oral History Project in honor of the United States Air Force’s 75th Birthday! This year long program will work to ... Read More »
As of August 1, 2021, the Airman Heritage Foundation administrative offices have moved to 151 Valley Hi Drive, San Antonio TX 78227-4327 inside AFFCU’s Valley-Hi Branch. Should you need anything... Read More »
2021 is going to be a fantastic year with major changes and upgrades to the Legacy Paver Program. The Foundation has laid the groundwork for a locator system that allows everyone to perform a search... Read More »
On October 6, 2020 the USAF Airman Heritage Museum was awarded an Air Force Heritage Award by the Air Force History and Museum Program for the second year in a row! The USAF Heritage Award recognizes ... Read More »
In January 2020, the Airman Heritage Foundation joined the Del Rio Grande magazine for a photo shoot in support of Laughlin Air Force Base’s planned Air Show, Fiesta of Flight. The edition cover... Read More »
Seen as a champion for enlisted Airmen, Chief Master Sgt. John R. "Doc" McCauslin (Ret.) shares with the Foundation his notable experience in the U.S. Air Force, the impact of mentorship, and why it i... Read More »
“Located in a single exhibit area of the Airman Heritage Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, is a WAF gallery that invites us to remember these unique plights – and inevitable trium... Read More »
“My dreams were achieved because of Colonel Zippwald,” said Jordan. “I know I wouldn’t be where I am without him. I owe him everything.” Take a look at this fantastic piece about Capt. Jeff ... Read More »
Please visit the following link: https://www.aetc.af.mil/News/Article/2109715/paw-prints-in-the-field-the-history-of-k9-veterans/ Read More »
A maintainer assigned to the 493rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit looks through his technical orders while conducting maintenance on an F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron Nov. 21, 2018, to ... Read More »
Tucked in a far-off corner deep inside Lackland Air Force Base sits a trove of local aviation history. The U.S. Air Force (USAF) Airman Heritage Museum boasts a collection of more than 4,000 artifacts... Read More »
Each video in the HERITAGE TODAY series is linked to the AIR FORCE Core Values and is designed to inspire and promote critical thinking and group discussions. It also links AIRMEN through stories of ... Read More »
