#OTD 31 Jan 1977 at Edwards Air Force Base - The first Space Shuttle orbiter, Enterprise, arrived. As many in the Antelope Valley witnessed, it was conveyed at 3-mph from Rockwell International’s assembly facility at Palmdale aboard a 90-wheel transporter. The unpowered version of the Shuttle was housed at Dryden Flight Research Center in preparation for a series of ground, captive- and free-flight tests prior to the space launch program. (Edwards History Office file photos) #aviation #space #hi

10K views · 881 reactions | The 314th Airlift Wing - Little Rock AFB held its largest elephant walk in recent history to kick-off their Turkey Shoot skills competition. Featuring a total of 10 C-130J Super Hercules, this competition provided an opportunity for the wing to grade instructors on their flying abilities and build esprit de corps. #HerkNation | Air Education and Training Command | Little Rock Air Force Base | Facebook

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135K views · 4.7K reactions | Japan marked 80th anniversary of Battle of Okinawa | NHK WORLD-JAPAN | Facebook

The Battle of Okinawa, code named Operation Iceberg, started April 1, 1945--75 years ago today. It was the largest amphibious assault in World War II’s Pacific Theater with more than 200,000 U.S. service members. More than 12,000 Americans died during the battle. | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Kunsan Air Base Operations 🔥✈️ | US Military News

😎ACE, ACE, Baby😎 The 354th Fighter Wing has been practicing Agile Combat Employment (ACE) tactics this week with a surge in F-35A Lighting II operations. #ReadyAF #F35 #airpoweranytimeanywhere | Eielson Air Force Base