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1 August 1907 - The Aeronautical Division of the Army Signal Corps is Created
The Aeronautical Division of the Signal Corps - the beginnings of the U.S. Air Force, consisted of One officer, Captain Charles deForest Chandler, and and one enlisted man.
August 1, 1907 OFFICE MEMORANDUM NO. 6 An Aeronautical Division of this office is hereby established, to take effect this date.
This division will have charge of all matters pertaining to military ballooning, air machines, and all kindred subjects. All data on hand will be carefully classified and plans perfected for future tests and experiments. The operations of this division are strictly confidential, and no information will be given out by any party except through the Chief Signal Officer of the Army or his authorized representative. Captain Charles DeF. Chandler, Signal Corps, is detailed in charge of this division, and Corporal Edward Ward and First-class Private Joseph E. Barrett will report to Captain Chandler for duty in this division under his immediate direction.
-J. Allen, Brigadier General, Chief Signal Officer of the Army
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