KDVA Congratulates the U.S. 7th Air Force’s Founding on November 1, 1940
November 1, 2024
On the 84th anniversary of its founding, the Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA) proudly honors the U.S. 7th Air Force and its generations of Service Members and civilians. Established on November 1, 1940, as the Hawaiian Air Force, 7th Air Force has evolved through World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, ultimately anchoring itself at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, as a vital component of the ROK-U.S. Alliance.
Today, under the leadership of Lieutenant General David Iverson and Chief Master Sergeant Jeremiah Ross, 7th Air Force remains “ready to fight tonight” — a force poised to deliver precise, intense, and overwhelming airpower. Its mission to deter aggression, defend the Republic of Korea, and defeat any threat to our Alliance embodies the strength of the ROK-U.S. Alliance and reflects the enduring words of a former 7th Air Force Commander, Major General Clarence L. Tinker, who said, “The Air Force will be the controlling factor in all wars.”
KDVA is honored to support and recognize the men and women of 7th Air Force who uphold this duty and extend our deepest respect to those who have come before them, especially the Veterans of the Korean War. Their unity with the ROK Air Force represents one of the world’s strongest examples of combined airpower, committed to providing a secure and peaceful future for Americans and Koreans alike.
KDVA extends its heartfelt congratulations to 7th Air Force and its entire community of Service Members, government civilians, and their families on their 84th anniversary. Together, we celebrate a legacy of strength, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication.
“Together for the ROK-U.S. Alliance!”
Curtis M. Scaparrotti
General, U.S. Army (Retired)
President, Korea Defense Veterans Association
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