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November 08, 2012

Gone West: Chuck Bush, First African-American Academy Grad

Reported As A Cadet In June 1959

The first African-American to graduate from the Air Force Academy passed away Nov. 5 at his home in Lolo, MT. "The United States Air Force Academy is saddened to learn of the passing of one our most notable graduates, Chuck Bush," said Lt. Gen. Mike Gould, Academy superintendent. "Our hearts go out to Tina, Chip, Kyra, Bettina and all of the Bush family.

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Boeing Delivers Royal Australian Air Force’s 6th C-17

Airlifter Delivered 5 Months After Contract Signing

The sixth Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-17 Globemaster III was recently delivered from the company's final assembly facility in Long Beach, CA. The airlifter will be assigned to No. 36 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley near Brisbane, where it will help meet increased demand for airlift to support military, humanitarian and peacekeeping operations.

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