Airman in the shadows

Article Abstract:

Gen. Lauris Norstad, who was a principal architect of the modern US national defense establishment, played an indispensable role in the restructuring or the 1947 National Security Act and formation of the independent Air Force. Lauris Norstad was a key figure in World War II air operations, defense reorganization, and creation of the Air Force, yet his contributions are not well known.

National Security, Active Military Personnel, Biography, Military personnel, Personality profile, Norstad, Lauris

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Ike and the Air Force

Article Abstract:

President Dwight D. Eisenhower is recognized for his critical professional roles as a major player in the post-World War II struggle to create an independent United States Air Force. He realized that air power's role in the success of the D-Day operation was critical.

International politics, Political aspects, United States. Air Force, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Military policy, Air power, Eisenhower, Dwight D.

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The first Air Staff

Article Abstract:

The US Army formed the Army Air Forces in 1941 and created the first American Air Staff. The roles of Maj Gen H.H. Arnold and Gen George C. Marshall in liberating air power from the General Staff are discussed.

Management, Air forces, Arnold, Hap, Marshall, George C., United States. Army. Air Forces

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