USAF Nurse Corps

The United States Air Force Nurse Corps was established as a distinct entity in 1949, following the creation of the U.S. Air Force as a separate branch in 1947. Drawing on the legacy of Army Air Forces nurses who served valiantly during World War II, the Corps quickly became vital in providing expert medical care to Airmen at home and in overseas operations. Throughout the Korean and Vietnam Wars, Air Force nurses served on the front lines of aeromedical evacuation, pioneering advances in in-flight patient care. Today, the USAF Nurse Corps continues to uphold a tradition of excellence, supporting global missions and humanitarian efforts while advancing military medicine.