Welcome to the Official Homepage of Brigadier General Chuck Yeager

Welcome to the Official Homepage of Brigadier General Chuck Yeager

New book released!
Chuck Yeager: 101 Chuck YEAGER-isms

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Breaking the Sound Barrier
76th Anniversary

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Celebrate America’s hero, General Chuck Yeager’s 101st birthday February 13, 2024

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14 Reasons Chuck Yeager Is The Greatest Military Pilot Of All Time

Chuck YeagerMarch 23, 2016, Business Insider

Air Force legend Charles Elwood “Chuck” Yeager turned 93 this year…and what an amazing life it’s been. Here are a few reasons why the private who rose to become a general just might be the greatest military pilot ever.

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Bell X-1 “Glamorous Glennis”, November 2, 2015

On October 14, 1947, U.S. Air Force Capt. Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager became the first human to fly faster than the speed of sound, piloting this Bell X-1 research aircraft. Yeager named the airplane “Glamorous Glennis” in tribute to his wife, Glennis Yeager. The aircraft has been on display at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D. C., and is currently temporarily on the floor of the Mall location. Photos by Mike Flynn.

Bell X-1 on the floor at the Smithsonian Milestones of Flight exhibit. <i>Photo Credit: Mike Flynn

Bell X-1 on on the floor at the Smithsonian Milestones of Flight exhibit. <i>Photo Credit: Mike Flynn

Fundraiser by Panther Branch, LLC

What will the funds be used for? To complete the documentary of General Chuck Yeager’s life and service. Who will benefit? Students and the public will benefit. There are many life lessons in General Yeager’s history. For info on how to support, visit the gofundme page.