Air Corps Act of 1926

The Air Corps Act of 1926 was a U.S. law that officially established the U.S. Army Air Corps as a distinct branch of the military, separate from the Army Ground Forces. It provided for the organizational structure, personnel, and funding necessary to develop and prepare the Air Corps for national defense. The act recognized the increasing importance of airpower and aimed to modernize and strengthen the nation’s aerial capabilities during a period of growing technological advancements in aviation. It laid the groundwork for future military aviation expansion and the eventual formation of the U.S. Air Force as an independent service.