Breaking Barriers – Episode 1: American Airmen – Breaking Barriers Since 1947
2017
From breaking the sound barrier, to Tuskegee Airmen, to integrating women in combat and forging innovative ideas -- American Airmen have been breaking…
Breaking Barriers – Episode 2: The Race Barrier
2017
In 1941, the United States began training African-Americans to fly and maintain combat aircraft as part of the U.S. Army Air Corps. These Airmen overcame…
Breaking Barriers – Episode 3: The Gender Barrier
2017
Since WWII, women have played a significant role in Air Force history and that role has only increased thru time. Past restrictions limiting how women…
Breaking Barriers – Episode 4: The Airlift Barrier
2017
Rapidly moving military personnel, equipment, and supplies have played a huge role in the history of warfare. The U.S. Air Force has demonstrated for more…
Breaking Barriers – Episode 5: The Sound Barrier
2017
On the morning of October 14, 1947 a small, rocket-powered aircraft flew its way into the history books. On that day, the myth of an impenetrable sound…
Breaking Barriers – Episode 6: The Endurance Barrier
2017
Aerial refueling started as nothing more than two aircraft flying in close proximity, a hose and a gas can. The flight of the Question Mark proved the…
Breaking Barriers – Episode 7: The Arctic Barrier
2017
On May 3, 1952, a ski-equipped C-47 "Dakota" landed at the geographic North Pole. The trek marked a significant milestone in U.S. Air Force history as…
Breaking Barriers – Episode 8: The Navigation Barrier
2017
It may be easy to forget that the GPS we use every day in our lives started as military technology to aid the warfighter in precision navigation. Nearly…
Breaking Barriers – Episode 9: The Nuclear Barrier
2017
For 70 years, the United States Air Force has been on the leading edge of ensuring a safe, reliable, and effective nuclear capability for the defense of…
Breaking Barriers – Episode 10: The Stealth Barrier
2017
Achieving the element of surprise is always a key military strategy. The U.S. Air Force has been working on radar reducing stealth technology for more…
Breaking Barriers – Episode 11: The RPA Barrier
2017
Since the conception of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) in the 1940s, remarkable Airmen have pushed the limits to ensure success. We must inspire Airmen…