JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Dec. 5, 1963 - Maj. Robert A. Rushworth flew the X-15A-1 to Mach 6.06 over Edwards AFB, Calif.

Dec. 6, 1995 - U.S. Air Force airlifters began moving troops and equipment to Bosnia in support of NATO Operation Joint Endeavor to implement peace between Bosnia, Croatia and Serbia.

Dec. 7, 1993 - The last F-111E Aardvark in U. S. Air Forces in Europe left England for the U.S. to be stationed with the 27th Fighter Wing at Cannon AFB, N.M.

Dec. 8, 1962 - A silo at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., received the first Titan II missile.

Dec. 9, 1950 - A C-47 completed the first successful night drop of agents behind enemy lines in Korea.

Dec. 10, 1947 - Lt. Col. (Dr.) John P. Stapp took his first rocket propelled sled ride.

Dec. 11, 1941 - Germany and Italy declared war on the United States.