July 8, 1948 - 10 months after the US Air Force becomes a branch of the military WAFs (Wom

July 8, 1948 - 10 months after the US Air Force becomes a branch of the military WAFs (Women in the Air Force) proudly join its ranks. Shown here a WAF Officer candidate salutes the American flag in Texas in 1952. In 1976 the WAF was discontinued and all USAF personnel serve their country on an equal basis.



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July 8, 1948 - 10 months after the US Air Force becomes a branch of the military WAFs (Wom