1949 – Present: Air Force Historic Events The official date of the founding of the US Air Force is 18 September 1947. It was a momentous event that over six decades later has demonstrated the achievement of an Air Force second-to-none, yet the Air Force's history and heritage goes back a lot further. Visit the Air Force Page for latest news, videos, equipment & fitness just for Airmen & Veterans From the time that the US military purchased its first…