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AHF Showcases Living History at Barksdale Airshow
At the 2025 Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Airshow, the Airman Heritage Foundation brought Air Force history to life through its Living History Program. Read More »
Honoring K9 Heroes with ‘Heroic Tails from WWII to Today’
The Airman Heritage Foundation, represented by Chris Dion, joined the “Military Working Dogs: Heroic Tails” event to honor the legacy of canine heroes at the Museum of the Pacific War. Read More »
Celebrating Retirees with JSBA Lackland
The Airman Heritage Foundation connected with hundreds of military retirees during JBSA Lackland’s Retiree Appreciation Day on March 1, 2025, sharing U.S. Air Force history, museum updates, and lega... Read More »
Honoring WWII Military Heroes with Ft. Sam Houston
The Airman Heritage Foundation honored the 80th anniversary of Operation Encore with a powerful WWII living history presentation at Fort Sam Houston, commemorating the contributions of U.S. and Brazil... Read More »
Celebrate K9 Veterans Day with AHF at Black Rifle Coffee
The Airman Heritage Foundation will be accepting donations at Black Rifle Coffee on Saturday, March 15th from 9 AM - 1 PM to honor K9 Veterans Day. The AHF is operates and manages the Military Working... Read More »
It’s Your Time! Be A Champion fore the Airman Heritage Foundation!
Make a difference in preserving the history and heritage of enlisted Airmen and Guardians by supporting the Airman Heritage Foundation's (AHF) Champions fore Charity campaign! When you make a contrib... Read More »
USAF Holiday Splendor Celebrated with AHF
The Airman Heritage Foundation celebrated the holiday season by supporting the Band of the West's "Holidays in Blue" event at the Tobin Center in downtown San Antonio. From December 17-18 the AHF was ... Read More »
Foundation Honors Retirees at JBSA Randolph
The Airman Heritage Foundation (AHF) was on-site in support of the annual Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph's Retiree Appreciation Day on November 2, 2024 at the Kendrick NCO Club. Education and Outre... Read More »
AHF Celebrates 20 Years at Annual Member Meeting
Airman Heritage Foundation celebrates the nonprofit's 20-year anniversary during their Annual Membership Meeting. The event featured remarks from the board of directors and partners to inform the orga... Read More »
Soarion presents Foundation with Contribution from Inaugural Golf Tournament
The Airman Heritage Foundation (AHF) would like to express our gratitude to Soarion Credit Union for making the organization the beneficiary for their Inaugural Golf Tournament. Teams woke up bright a... Read More »
76th Anniversary of Women in the Air Force Celebrated with AHF
The Airman Heritage Foundation (AHF) was represented at this year’s Women in the Air Force Association (WAFA) Reunion celebrating their 76th Anniversary in Columbus, Ohio during the last week of Sep... Read More »
Foundation Partners with Joint Base Charleston for 77th Air Force Ball
The 628th Air Base Wing at Joint Base Charleston invited the Airman Heritage Foundation (AHF) to support their 77th Air Force Anniversary Ball on September 21st at the Charleston Marriott in Charlesto... Read More »
Celebrate the USAF’s 77th Birthday with the AHF during The Big Give
Join the Airman Heritage Foundation during The Big Give! The day allows the organization to raise much needed funds while celebrating the USAF's 77th Birthday! Read More »
JBSA Invites Foundation and Museum to Air Force Ball
Airman Heritage Foundation celebrates 77th Birthday of the Air Force with JBSA San Antonio. Read More »
AHF Celebrates Air Force History at AFSA Summit
From August 9th – August 15th, the Airman Heritage Foundation (AHF) exhibited at The Summit, the Air Force Sergeants Association’s annual International Convention. The event was held at th... Read More »
Soarion Hosts Inaugural Golf Tournament to benefit the Airman Heritage Foundation
Soarion Credit Union will be hosting a golf tournament to benefit the Airman Heritage Foundation on Friday, October 11, 2024. Individual registration and sponsorships are available. Read More »
Army Veterinary Corps Celebrates 108th Birthday at MWDT National Monument
June 3, 2024 marked the 108th anniversary of the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps. A small celebration was held on base at JBSA - Lackland by the Military Working Dog Teams National Monument. Read More »
Foundation Welcomes TSgt David Garver as MWDT National Monument Liaison
The Airman Heritage Foundation welcomes TSgt David Garver to the team as the organization's new Military Working Dog Teams National Monument Liaison. Read More »
Guardians of Freedom Air Show Embraces History with AHF
Guardians of Freedom Air Show took place at Sheppard AFB from April 27 - 28. The Airman Heritage Foundation supported the event by showcasing historical artifacts and outfitting volunteers in USAF per... Read More »
Foundation Displays History at The Great Texas Airshow
From April 6 - 7, 2024, the Airman Heritage Foundation participated in The Great Texas Airshow at Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph. Read More »
Retiree Appreciation Day Celebrated at Wilford Hall
The Airman Heritage Foundation participated at Retiree Appreciation Day at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center this past March 2024. Read More »
Foundation Celebrates Black History Month with 37th Training Wing
The AHF participated in a Black History Month Open House sponsored by the 37th Training Wing on February 26 at the BMT Pfingston Center on JBSA - Lackland. The event spotlighted famous African America... Read More »
Be a Champion FORE the Airman Heritage Foundation!
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 »
Foundation Mourns the Loss of CMSAF Robert D. Gaylor
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 »
Foundation Artifacts featured in Army Residence Community Display
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 »
Foundation Participation at ATA Conference a Success!
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 »
MWDT National Monument Recognized on House Floor
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 »
JBSA News: U.S. Military Working Dog Teams observe 10th anniversary of monument
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 »
Foundation Launches Merchandise Store
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 »
Spectrum News 1 Shares History of U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument
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 »
Watch Live: U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument honors canines and their handlers from past, present and future.
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 »
Military Working Dog Teams National Monument 10 Year Anniversary Commemoration
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 »
Press Release: History of Military Working Dogs to Be Honored at National Monument Commemoration
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 »
KENS5 Highlights Women in the Air Force Luncheon
Airman Heritage Foundation efforts to honor the legacy of women in the Air Force featured on television station KENS5. Read More »
Foundation Honors Women in the Air Force History
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 »
Press Release: JBSA Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Women in the Air Force
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 »
Annual Membership Meeting Held in October
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 »
Foundation Joins Community Partners for a Special Announcement
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 »
Celebrate 76 Years of Heritage with Shaw AFB
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 »
Foundation Showcases Collection at AFSA Summit in Dallas
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 »
A BIG THANKS from the Airman Heritage Foundation!
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 »
Retiree Appreciation Day a Success at JBSA-Randolph
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 »
USAF Celebrates Women’s Equality Day at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
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 »
San Antonio home to U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument
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 »
Foundation Participates in Masters Leadership Program
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 »
Foundation Hosts Mixer for Local Partners
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 »
Veteran’s Day with USAF Band of the West
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 »
Rock Around the Tree with the USAF Band of Mid-America
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 »
NEWS: Foundation Honors Heroes with Unique Opportunity at JBSA – Lackland
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 »
