Port St. Lucie in St. Lucie County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

United States Air Force

— Veterans Memorial Park — Port St. Lucie, Florida —

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 26, 2022

1. United States Air Force Marker

Inscription. The official lineage of the United States Air Force began on August 1, 1907, when the Army Signal Corps created the Aeronautical Division. In July of 1918, the Army established the Aviation Section of the Signal Corps to improve its flying capabilities. The Army Reorganization Act of 1920 made this air service a combat arm of the Army, and in July 1926, it became the Air Corps. General Headquarters Air Force assumed command of US-Based Air Corps Tactical Units in March 1935. The Department of War created the Army Air Forces in June 1941 and made it co-equal to the Army ground forces. On September 18, 1947, the United States Air Force became a full partner with the Army and Navy, and Stuart Syminton became the first Secretary of the Air Force. General Carl A. Spaatz became the first Chief of Staff.

Erected by Veterans Memorial Park.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is August 1, 1907.

Location. 27° 16.657′ N, 80° 19.134′ W. Marker is in Port St. Lucie, Florida, in St. Lucie County. Memorial can be reached from SE Veterans Memorial Pkwy, 0.2 miles north of Seafury Lane. Located within Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker

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is at or near this postal address: 2100 SE Veterans Memorial Parkway, Port St Lucie FL 34592, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. United States Coast Guard (here, next to this marker); United States Army (here, next to this marker); U.S. Navy (here, next to this marker); United States Marine Corps (here, next to this marker); Combat Wounded Veterans (a few steps from this marker); Military Order of the Purple Heart (a few steps from this marker); American Revolution (a few steps from this marker); Korea Defense Service Memorial (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port St. Lucie.

Also see . . .
1. A concise history of the United States Air Force. (Submitted on June 28, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Veterans Memorial Park. (Submitted on June 28, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 26, 2022

2. United States Air Force Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.