Scott Air Force Base in St. Clair County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Colonel Earl B. Young
1 July 1913 - 5 December 2015
— Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 2014 —
Photographed By Thomas Smith, October 5, 2021
1. Colonel Earl B. Young Marker
Col Young's Air Force career spanned the formative years of air mobility. His insight and dedication proved instrumental in establishing the early organizations charged with proving airlift support to the nation. As the Air Transport Command (ATC) Chief of Plans he was directly involved at the end of World War II in the debated over where airlift resources should be managed and maintained, with the establishment of the Department of Defense in 1947, Col Young was responsible for consolidating Airlift resources under one organization that he named the Military Air Transport Service. On March 28, 1956, 18th Air Force was established with Col Young as the first Commander. Nine Medium troop carrier wings and later 2 heavy troop carrier wings were assigned to 18th AF. Col Young exceptional leadership and vision at a pivotal time for the Air Force made a lasting impact on air mobility.Erected by Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.
Location. 38° 32.388′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lt Gen Joseph Smith (here, next to this marker); Airlift (here, next to this marker); Sergeant William H. Pitsenbarger (a few steps from this marker); Lt Gen William H. Tunner (a few steps from this marker); Sir Alan Cobham, KBE, AFC (a few steps from this marker); General Walter Kross (a few steps from this marker); Gen William G. Moore Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Major Gen James I. "Bagger' Baginiski (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scott Air Force Base.
Photographed By Thomas Smith, October 5, 2021
2. Colonel Earl B. Young Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
