Beautiful memorial located inside of Arlington Cemetery and wish we could've had enough time to get closer, but we were on a speedy trip on the tour trolley to see as much as possible for a brief visit in the area. We were also fortunate to see this memorial as our plane departed from DCA at 5 PM and it was thrilling to see it from this vantage point. Love the depiction and homage to the planes in flight and missing man formation. read more

When my friend and I visited this memorial, we were actually the only ones there. Sadly, I think a lot of people are missing out on this place just because it is located in Arlington instead of Washington DC. On the side, you will see some walls with inscriptions of Air Force veterans who have received the Medal the Honor. But of course, what really stands out are the three metal spires that are each over 200 feet tall. Their shape was actually meant to represent three Thunderbird jets that have separated outwards in a bomb burst maneuver. We were very glad we came to see these beautiful structures in person. read more

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A nice small memorial next to Arlington National Cemetery. It serves as a tribute to the Air Force. Kind of hard to get to from there. Easier to get there by a bus. This is outside of the cemetery along Columbia Pike. Finding it is the hardest thing about it. It sucks getting to from the cemetery, as it's actually on the outside. This is best gotten to on an Arlington city bus from the Pentagon. Get on the one bus. There's a stop outside the Pentagon Metro station. It stops outside this memorial. There's not a whole lot to see. It's mainly the three spires, which symbolize this is the third branch of the military. There's also statues of a few soldiers. If you can make it there's it's worth visiting along with the cemetery. It's hard to get to, which is the bad thing about it. The easiest way to get here is by a bus that comes from the Pentagon Metro station. read more

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This is a nice memorial that is dedicated to the men and women of the US Air Force. You can see it towering 3 spires for miles. It is relatively new monument, being unveiled in 2006. The memorial has free parking available and restrooms on site. The memorial consists of three memorial spires range from 201 feet to 270 feet signifying the Thunderbird signature Bomb Burst manuever. There also 4 8-foot statues representing the United States Air Force Honor Guard. They are impressive. Leading into the parking lot there are quotes from former presidents and generals about the Air Force inscribed on the granite walls. There are two granite inscription walls located at each end of the memorial. They are both 56 feet long and 10 feet high. One wall has the names of Air Force recipients of the Medal of Honor, and the other has inspirational quotations regarding core values, particularly the Air Force's three core values: "integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do". The memorial is well maintained and has spectacular views DC iconic sites such as the Pentagon, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial , and Arlington National Cemetery. This is a wonderful place to visit and the memorial is spectacular, and with free parking, how could you go wrong. The Memorial plaza is a nice place to sit, however please keep in mind that it is a memorial and not a park and the proper respect should be displayed. read more

Surrounding by highways, the Air Force Memorial is a little hard to get to, but if you stumble upon it, stop. Opened in 2006, it honors the U.S. Air Force. Park for free in the small parking lot and walk through the memorial reading the signs that explain its significance. Also, the memorial offers stunning views of the D.C. monuments across the river. The memorial has public restrooms in the back. If you go, walk a few minutes up Columbia Pike to Dama Bakery, a 1980 family-owned Ethiopian restaurant and bakery. They sell the best doughnuts you'll ever have. read more

This particular memorial is near Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon. It's a beautiful site from either of these locations. There is plenty of free parking for those who wish to drive up to see it. This is my second visit to the memorial after attending a funeral at ANC. There was a military ceremony going on under the spires so I just took pictures from the park area out of respect. I'm also adding pictures from my first visit which was 4 years ago. As you see, it's quite tall and reaches the sky. The 3 steel spires soar up into the sky. It's about 402 feet above sea level. It appears that the architect decided to use 3 fighter jet trails instead of 4 (missing man) to coincide with the 3 core values (Integrity, Service, and Excellence). I'm not sure if that's the true interpretation, but I guess it means different things to different people. It still looks interesting in the daytime as the sun shines on it. I feel it would be more striking in the evening with the lights shining up on it. The 8 foot Air Force honor guard statue is impressive. I think it's meant to be a tribute to the fallen who gave their lives when serving in the Air Force. Maybe it's just meant to be a representation of honor guard members who proudly bear the flag and bury our fallen service members. Either way, it's a very nice tribute. Also, there's a very nice view of Arlington National Cemetery and DC from this hill. If anything, it's worth a visit just for the view. One more thing to add... there is some construction in the area due to the Arlington National Cemetery Southern Expansion. The cemetery will be expanding by 70 acres so that they can add 49 acres of new burial space. The Air Force Memorial will eventually be an integrated part of the cemetery which I think is actually quite cool. The Army Corps of Engineers website has more information and a drawing of the the planned expansion. I can't wait to see it again when it's all finished. read more

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Very nice and quite artistic. The spires are higher than I knew, and spark imagination. I've been here 3 times and find that this place makes me slow down and really think. Looking up at the spires forces us human beings to tilt our heads way back and gaze into the sky--very clever. It touches upon what the Air Force is all about. I'm a fan of sculpture; this tribute to the men and women of the Air Force is very sculptural! Perhaps the fact that the spires are made out of a high gloss stainless steel give them a tremendously striking appearance. Also love the statuary of the 4 soldiers marching in their dress blues. It humanizes the presentation. If they weren't present, it wouldn't be obvious what this memorial is all about. It's a much smaller outdoor space than other monuments which honor the various branches of military in the DMV, but intimate and well done. Overall, this spot has a dreamy, ethereal quality about it; great for taking photos, too. read more

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Had a great time at Air Force Memorial. It gives a great view of DC. There are even restrooms. I like the statues. read more

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The stately United States Air Force Memorial offers views of the Pentagon and the District of Columbia across the Potomac River. One can see the Washington Monument through the spires of the monument (designed to look like contrails from Air Force jets). Photogenic, to say the least. In crowded on my visits. Easy to get to on bike, with a rack behind the guard booth. Inscription says it well: "Every man and woman who has worn the Air Force uniform is part of a great history. From the Berlin Airlift to the Korea War, to Vietnam, to the Gulf War, to Kosovo and today's war on terror, a long blue line of heroes has defended freedom in the skies above. To all who have climbed sunward and chased the shouting wind, America stops to say: Your service and your sacrifice will be remembered forever, and honored in this place by the citizens of a free and grateful nation." - President George W. Bush at dedication ceremony October 14, 2006. read more

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Memorials don't so much get reviews as visitor tips. I am perturbed that it's in Virginia, as the Air Force is federal and our national monuments and memorials belong in the District. I will say it has a nice view and gets a breeze on top of its hill. Unlike the Marine Corps Memorial, this one is really not easy to access. The metro isn't that close, and most of the parking nearby has weird restrictions related to the military base (there's also a row of 24 hour parking that is used for warehousing tour buses for some reason). The structure is distinctive, and looks impressive from up close as well from a distance. There are several other plaques and elements besides the main three-spire piece, as well as restrooms that will hopefully reopen some day. I don't really have ties to this one as I do to some memorials, but it is worth getting to. read more

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This is a privately funded war Memorial and is unique. Very serene and awe inspiring. Consider taking a picture of yourself by placing your phone on the ground and set the timer to take a picture of you looking down with thr massive spirals above. read more

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Had a chance to visit the Air Force Memorial on a recent visit to Washington DC. I love the soaring spires that so well represent what the Air Force does and is all about. My father was in the Air Force, fought in Vietnam as an F4 pilot then continued his career right up to the end of the F4 as a serviceable fighter aircraft outside of the Wild Weasels. Along his path we were stationed in various places around the world, from the deserts of the Southwest to Germany, and places in between. He served as a flight instructor, safety officer for the Ninth Air Force, and advanced flight instructor for combat training. He retired as a Lt. Colonel, then went into the airlines where he flew until he passed away unexpectedly. Visiting the memorial reminded me of his life, of the things we did and saw along the way. He wasn't really a military man, but he loved the aspect of flying. Adored it. He was a pilot, not a soldier, and to me the memorial represents truly the aspect of flying. From now on, whenever I am in Washington, I am going to make it a point to visit this memorial. read more

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Nice views of the DC skyline. Plenty of parking and easy to get too off the highway. There is more to explore on this site but the views are worth the stop. read more

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This memorial is like nothing you'll ever see. If you visit the 9/11 Memorial, it's just a short way over to this one and well worth the extra time and effort. It doesn't take long to visit this quiet and beautiful place that also has some spectacular views. Don't miss this one. read more

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We were on a tour bus trip from Ocala, FL to Washington, DC with many stops there and back. What an awesome trip. Our first stop was at this memorial. The significance for me at this memorial was that 1 of my 4 brothers (Bob) was a chief master sergeant in The Air Force and my son Tim was also in The Air Force as a pilot. This memorial is majestic, well done and appealing to see. read more

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What a beautiful memorial, sitting in Arlington, Virginia. I stumbled upon this beautiful place while driving to northern Virginia from Baltimore. My GPS had me driving in circles, and when it finally stopped acting up, I found myself driving alongside this monument. It sits atop a hill, and is three separate structures. It commemorates the fallen that served in the Air Force. I am prior Navy, but I have friends that were pilots in the Air Force. While fortunately none died in war, not the same can be said about all combat pilots. I was in Naval aviation, so I have a heart of the aviation community in all military branches. I recommend you check out this place, whether you have military ties or not. read more

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Off we go into the wild blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun; Here they come zooming to meet our thunder, At 'em boys, Give 'er the gun! (Give 'er the gun now!) Down we dive, spouting our flame from under, Off with one helluva roar! We live in fame or go down in flame. Hey! Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force! They picked a perfect spot for this memorial. It sits high on a hill and from the base on the monument you can look down over the Pentagon, National Mall and surrounding area. The high and sweeping structures are an inspirational tribute to those who have come before us. read more

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While not in the center of the DC sites, it's worth a visit to view the Air Force Memorial in Arlington and pay tribute to the USAF. You'll find three striking yet minimalistic structures spiraling into the air at the site along with plaques and views. I wasn't able to stay long, unfortunately, due to a scheduled private concert the evening of my arrival. The nice security guard on duty gave me a cap of five minutes to run out and snap some photos. Even just in that short amount of time, I was enthralled by the beauty and tranquility of the site. Take a trip to view this memorial if you can! It's impressive for sure. read more

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Bottom Line: More impressive when visited in person with an understanding of the symbolic spires than when seen from a distance. Much like the United States Marine Corps Memorial, the United States Air Force Memorial is way too big to be in DC so it resides across the Potomac River on a grassy knoll in Arlington. And after much debate and an injunction, the USAF Memorial was situated outside of sight from the USMC Memorial, adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery. The most prominent feature of this memorial is three, sleek spires that soar into the sky. These spires, which are the height of a 20, 24 and 27 story building are noticeable from a distance but better appreciated from close up. From the base of the spires, the height, twists, turns, shadows and reflections can be appreciated. The spires signify the three values of the U.S. Air Force. More profound, they also signify the contrails from three Thunderbird Demonstration Squadron jets performing a "bomb burst" maneuver. The famous bomb burst maneuver is typically done by four jets, resulting in four contrails, except when performed by the three-jet missing man formation. This special formation is an aerial salute performed at funeral or memorial services, typically in memory of a fallen pilot. I'm glad I know this so, from now on, when I see the steel contrails in the distance, I can remember that they are honoring over 50,000 airmen who perished in service. Even though the steel spires are curvy at the top, the solid bases have prominent right angles. I like the hard angles at the base because it reminds me of the United States Air Force Symbol that was introduced in 2000 and uses at grams. Also, the shiny and sleek spires seem fitting for the branch of the Department of Defense that is the most modern and the most technology driven. The U.S. Air Force is a relatively young branch of service (less than 70 years old) so it is fitting that this memorial also honors the various predecessors to the USAF. read more

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As an Air Force Veteran during the Viet Nam Era, it was good to finally make it to this Memorial. It's very easy to get to, free parking and easy in and out. I went early on a Sunday morning so there was no traffic at all. As you can see from the pics, it was a great weather day as well. It sits on a bluff and offers a beautiful Eastern panorama of the Washington Monument and the Capital Building. It was interesting to read the inscriptions on the Memorials. I especially liked Eddie Rickenbacker, a WWI ace who eventually became president of Eastern Airlines. read more

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I often use the Air Force Memorial as a rest stop on my (rare) runs around Columbia Pike. When I look up towards the sky, I am in awe by how high the three jet streams reach up. When I look forward, I am blown away by the dramatic back drop the (extension of) Arlington National Cemetery provides. It is serene, chilling, and beautiful all at once. When I come here I always think, "Wow I can't believe I live here." All though this memorial is not as well known as Iwo Jima, the Vietnam Veterans, or World War II, it is a true stunner and definitely worth a stop. It is also a wonderful place to watch fire works on July the 4th! The Air Force Band often plays concerts here which makes it a nice afternoon stop. read more

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What's not to like about this place? It's just awesome! I've seen it from the freeway for years and I finally made the effort to go to this place. Parking is easy and it's right next to the memorial. There are plenty of plaques to read detailing the history of the air force. The view is magnificent and it's a good place for some photo opportunities. Most of all, the structures are amazing and it feels full of wonder and awe. Definitely good for a short trip! read more

I've driven by here many times, but I've never visited up close. It is definitely off the beaten track but if you are visiting the Pentagon, it's worth pulling in for a few minutes. There are some plaques and you can stand at the bottom of the memorial and look up and admire it. Parking is readily available and not too crowded. You can take 15-30 minutes to essentially get the whole experience. As another plus, you do get a very nice view of the city from the memorial and is much less crowded than the one from Arlington House at Arlington cemetery. read more

During our Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. we visited the United States Air Force Memorial. The United States Air Force Memorial opened October 2006, to honor the service of the personnel of the U.S. Air Force. This Memorial is located in Arlington County, Virginia, on the grounds of Fort Myer near The Pentagon, and adjacent to the haunting Arlington National Cemetery. The United States Air Force Memorial's day-to-day operations are lovingly done by the Air Force District of Washington. Its three memorial spires strikingly soar more than 200 feet high and emotionally evoke the stirring image of contrails of the USAF Thunderbirds. Only three of the four contrails are depicted because the absent fourth represents the Missing Man Formation traditionally used at U.S. Air Force funeral fly-overs. The north wall of the United States Air Force Memorial bears the names of USAF recipients of the Medal of Honor, and the south wall bears inspirational quotations regarding core values, particularly the United States Air Force's three core values: "Integrity First, Service before self, and Excellence in all we do". In addition to hosting some half-million yearly visitors, the United States Air Force Memorial is also host to some 400 military ceremonies, weddings, funerals, and other special events each year. During the summer, the U.S. Air Force Band hosts concerts there every Friday night. As I humbly stood at the United States Air Force Memorial, I remember with pride that the U.S. Air Force has the largest, most advanced fleet of aircraft in the world. And we put it to good use whenever, wherever there's a humanitarian crisis. U.S. Air Force personnel daily put their expertise to work and their lives on the line saving lives. The United States Air Force routinely safely transports to anywhere in the world food, water, supplies, equipment, and personnel. During humanitarian and war-related crises anywhere in the world, the USAF's Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCAT) will be there on a C-130 that has been converted into a flying ambulance. The United States Air Force also operates the only long-distance extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) machine in the world to provide cardiac and respiratory care. When military training pays off. It was a situation that had never been attempted, let alone successfully, rescuing 12 boys and their coach trapped in a flooding cave 2 miles underground, a 14 to 16 hour dangerous round trip in total darkness. At the request of the Thai government a team of 36 U.S. Air Force Special Operations PJs from the 353rd Special Operations Group and the 31st Rescue Squadron, some of the most highly trained emergency trauma specialists in the U.S. Military, answered the Call of Duty and were deployed from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's Kadena Air Base Okinawa, Japan to help. Working with other teams from Thailand, Australia, England, China, and cave specialist divers, USAF personnel staged equipment and prepared the first three chambers of the cave system for safe passage. The United States Air Force provided medical personnel and technical assistance to the rescue placing miles of tethered rope lines and hundreds of air tanks in various chambers throughout the caves. The U.S. Air Force assisted in successfully and safely transporting 12 boys and their coach back to life. The United States Air Force Memorial honors these 36 United States Air Force personnel, and all U.S. Air Force personnel who daily have done and continue to do both small acts of defense and humanitarian aid and, frequently perform highly improbable or extraordinary accomplishments that brings very welcome consequences. read more

Remarkably, unlike most Americans, I do not personally know of anyone who has served our country in battle; and, I have not served and seen combat myself. During the course of my life, certainly, I have had my share of victories and, yes, my share of "losses" as well (although the "losses" have occurred mostly in the game of life...with my coming up short in all manner of pursuits and endeavors). So, in that regard, I know something about hurt and pain (but, not in the deepest sense - not like civilians or airmen who suffered the loss of someone they knew or airmen who were killed themselves). Therefore, when I visited the Air Force Memorial today, what I felt was not some kind of reminiscence. I did not suddenly think of an uncle or a friend (nor did I conjure up some dark experience that I once faced myself). Instead, when I entered the stately grounds of the memorial and noticed the three stainless steel spires, which are its centerpiece, I did not think of airmen, service, and sacrifice necessarily, but something akin to grace and austerity. These feelings, which arose more from my appreciation of design and form (and which only slightly hinted at anything philosophical), grew much more intense when I began reading the many inscriptions that were carved at intervals alongside the walkways. One inscription, attributed to George W. Bush read: "A soldier can walk the battlefields where he once fought; a marine can walk the beaches he once stormed; but an airman can never visit the patch of sky he raced across on a mission to defend freedom. And so it's fitting that the men and women of the air force have this memorial, a place here on the ground that recognizes their achievements and sacrifices in the skies above." Of course, I had thought, in a rather Taoist way, that having a "patch of sky" was its own reward...that like birds, flying through the sky, we should not allow any thought or emotion (be it desirable or aversive) to linger but, rather, dissipate like the very flight of a bird that leaves no trace. Maybe, however, because we are imperfect (and not like birds), we need the ground more than the sky. Sometimes, perhaps, when we are feeling frail and vulnerable, we need to reflect and have thoughts and even burdens that do not simply dissipate beneath the flapping wings of a bird (or the rigid wings of a jet fighter). Maybe, because we are who we are, we need to take steps...one at a time (and, then, look back occasionally, to check for them). As much as I'd like to proceed effortlessly like a bird, I know, really, that I am nowhere close to being that free and that I too (like our bravest airmen), would feel somehow imcomplete... If all I had to show for my thoughts and actions was simply a patch of sky... read more

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Just down the street from where I live and have walked past it a couple of times and driven by it a thousand times these past 7 years. I think that I'll make it my goal to walk up and read the historical significance. I'll make it goal to do it this year. At first when I moved here I thought, what the heck are those worms coming out of the ground and then someone explained that those represent the smoke coming out of airplanes as they are flying in the air. OK, makes sense to me. When I first took my nephew to my place he saw them and now recognizes that I live not too far from here. It makes me smile when he makes the correlation that I live near this beautiful monument. Last night I think I truly appreciated the beauty of them while it snowed. I know that sounds silly but there was this quiet serenity surrounding the memorial, so I stopped and took a picture as if I was stealing a moment, but my IPhone could not do it justice. I only wish I had an SLR to give it its due credit. read more

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I really feel this memorial is extremely fitting for what it is and what it stands for. It is most certainly an amazing dedication to the Air Force and the meaning behind it. I stopped by here the other day after passing it so many times on my way to and from my home. I really find that it gives a good insite on what the Air Force is about and what it has done. It has a beautiful panaramic view of DC, maybe not most optimal view, but it certainly gives you a view that otherwise you couldn't get from the hill it stands on. Suggestion -- stop by here at sunset. It's extremely pretty. read more

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As a proud AF brat, I too can say I love this monument. However be careful when driving past it. On a bright day, there's something about the arrangement and shape of the three jet streams that create something of an optical illusion when driving past it on I-395. I've almost driven into the adjacent lane because the shifting jet streams stole my attention away from the road. I'm not encouraging anyone to do this but has this happened to anyone else? read more

And now I know what those three big things are off in the distance. It's the Air Force Memorial, which owns the top of a hill that overlooks the Pentagon and the Potomac Valley. You can see the DC skyline (what there is of it because they keep the buildings short) pretty well from here, including the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol building. read more

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This is such an underrated spot in the DC area. For years I saw it form the highway and didn't know what it was. One day I took a wrong turn and ended up at the Air Force Memorial. I'm an aviation history enthusiast, and I absolutely love the design. In the fall you have a pretty nice view of the Pentagon. When you're standing under the spires you can really feel how formidable it is. Bottom line is, it's not one of the most frequently talked about memorials in DC but I think it might be one of the best. read more

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One of those memorials or attractions that people often overlook, but it's a nice site to stop by if you in the Washington, D.C. and Arlington areas. Plus, on the deck right below the three tall spirals, you can get an excellent view of the entire city. This memorial is kept clean and isn't usually crowded with the exception of school kids and groups. read more

We drove by this a couple times and I kept remarking about how this look like something that they are force would build little did I know that it was the Air Force Monument. Beautifully designed it looks like the missing man formation that we are used to seeing an air shows. The branches of the service each have a monument honoring the men that served in their Branch. This one is a very modern-looking structure that's extremely large or I should say extremely high and reflex the honor that we pay our past and serving Veterans of the United States Air Force. It's a nice place to go contemplate and see if you have any member in the family that serving in the Air Force or just a place where you can go and contemplate and show respect. The design is elegant yet simple. read more

I just flew back into DC (National Airport to be specific) and saw the Air Force Memorial while driving past. It is truly unlike any other memorial in the area. First of all, it is TALL. The spires are almost 300 feet so the memorial is easy to spot from 395 and Pentagon City. The slight arc of the three spires is reminiscent of a jet's flight path, while each spire itself represents an Air Force core value. At the actual memorial, an honor guard stands at the west entrance while a the north is a glass wall with enscriptions. You can see the Washington Monument while standing under the spires. I need to check that out next time I am on the Mall..I wonder if the view works both ways. read more

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3 needles that looks cool. If I were to use my imagination, it resembles the "tail of cloud" from 3 planes. The star on the base is cool too when the points are lit up. To the point, it's a sculpture and it takes an artist to value it. read more

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Excellent memorial - there is parking right in front and there is plenty to see surprisingly. Great view of the pentagon and DC. read more

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Definitely worth to spend an hour here while you visit Washington DC. I came here with a friend around 9:50pm the park closes at 11pm. You can see the Pentagon and the Washington Monument from here. Some people were just relaxing on the grass or lying in the middle of the monument. Very quiet and peaceful during nights. read more

As a retired Air Force veteran this was a must see. I remember being an Airman and learning about this being made. To finally get to see it was lack of a better word amazing. I only wish I had a camera or lense capable of capturing the three pillars at once. Very easy to get to and no crowds when we went. It gave me such a sense of pride being there and what my family and I have done. Also the view is amazing. Overlooking both the pentagon and national mall. It's also a 8 min drive to Arlington cemetery. The gentleman working at the customer service booth was very helpful and kind. I plan to make this a place to visit whenever we make it back out to the area. read more

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Whether you are an Airforce Vet, an aviation enthusiast, or appreciate unique architecture and designs, anyone falling in any of these categories should make it a point to take a trip to view the Air Force Memorial. The design really reflects the nature of aviation with the high, sweeping structures. It's particularly beautiful at sunset, and is a great place to watch the sunset since this is one of the lesser known (and therefore least crowded) memorials in the DC area. Being that it sits on a hill and is adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery, you can count on having breathtaking views of the DC skyline, including the Washington Monument. For those attempting to find Pentagon City, use this as a guide that you are going the right direction! That's what I did when I first moved here and this memorial has yet to steer me wrong in that respect! read more

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I've driven by the memorial many times going into the city but never actually gone to see the memorial. Today after dinner we decided to visit to see the sun set. Its beautiful and peaceful. The memorial sits on top of a hill overlooking the city. Its like a panorama view of Washington. There was a few tour buses but everyone was quiet and they only were there for 10 minutes. When it gets warmer I'll be back to watch some more sunrises and sunsets. read more

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We have always been awestruck by this memorial. It truly represents the Air Force. The three stainless steel spires soar into the sky. They remind me of fighter jets. The base has granite walls that contain inscriptions describing valor and values of aviation pioneers supporting the Air Force and its predecessor military organizations. The Air Force Memorial is the last military service monument to be erected in the National Capital Region and is the last design project of American architect James Ingo Freed. It is a fitting memorial to honor the service of all Air Force personnel. read more