Carrying the Tune of Legacy: Doolittle Honors Family Heritage Through Service, Song
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Michelle Doolittle assigned to U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band poses at Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy, France, June 5, 2025, in front of the statue of her relative, Gen. James “Jimmy” Doolittle, former 8th Air Force commander and pilot who led the Doolittle Raid against Japan in 1942. Doolittle carries on her family’s legacy as a vocalist, using music to strengthen U.S. Air Force international ties and commemorate shared history with Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Heather Cozad-Staley)