On September 2, 1945, representatives of the Empire of Japan signed the Instrument of Surrender aboard the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. The ceremony brought an official end to World War II, concluding nearly six years of global conflict and almost four years... When Americans think about World War II, they often picture soldiers on distant battlefields, sailors at sea, or pilots flying dangerous missions over Europe and the Pacific. Yet victory depended on far more than those who wore the uniform. Here in Georgia, hundreds... During World War II, victory depended on more than brave pilots and advanced aircraft. It required an enormous training system capable of preparing thousands of young Americans to fly, maintain, and support military aviation on a global scale. Georgia became one of... Long before American soldiers landed on the beaches of Normandy or fought across the islands of the Pacific, many of them first learned their military skills in Georgia. During World War II, Georgia became one of the nation’s most important training grounds. Its... Some road trips are about the destination. Others are about the journey. The Georgia World War II Heritage Trail offers both. Stretching from the mountains of North Georgia to the Atlantic coast, the Trail connects museums, historic military installations, memorials,... Opportunities to fly in restored WWII aircraft will be offered at seven Georgia airports August through November when Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia launches its 2026 Georgia Barnstorming Tour. Several aircraft in the Airbase Georgia fleet will travel... 