The Federal Air Marshal Service has a long and storied history. Unfortunately, much of the culture gained over the first 40 years that air marshals existed has been lost in the post-9/11 world.
Two U.S. Marines were rescued safely after their F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed off Mexico's Pacific coast on late Wednesday evening, officials said on Thursday.
The first African American flight attendant is hired, JetBlue begins operations, United completes Pan Am purchase, Pacific Western Airlines Flight 314 crashes and much more.