Instant Alert: It's the US Air Force's 69th birthday — here are 22 photos of it doing what it does best

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   It's the US Air Force's 69th birthday — here are 22 photos of it doing what it does best by Amanda Macias and Christopher Woody on Sep 18, 2016, 10:07 AM Advertisement The US Air Force celebrates its official birthday on September 18. Created by the National Security Act after World War II, the Air Force is turning 69 years old today.  In those 69 years, the Air Force has expanded and perfected its ability to take off, land, lift, transport, strike, and observe from the skies over any part of the world.  To celebrate the 69th birthday of the US Air Force, we've compiled some of our favorite photos showing the broad range of planes the USAF flies, the plethora of duties it performs, and the many allies who count on it. SEE ALSO: 34 awesome pictures of the US Navy throughout history A B-2 Spirit bomber sits on the flightline prior to takeoff at Whiteman Air Force Base. A C-130J Super Hercules from the 41st Airlift Squadron flies past Denali, the highest peak in North America. Paratroopers descend onto Fort Bragg's Sicily Drop Zone after exiting an Air Force C-130 aircraft over Fort Bragg. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011