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Protecting the Nation With the U.S. Air Force (Rescue and Prevention)
Protecting the Nation With the US Air Force - Rescue and Prevention Author:Chris McNab "Protecting the Nation with the U.S. Air Force" pays tribute to the best-equipped, most elite air force in the world and its unflagging service in protecting the citizens and interests of the United States. The U.S. Air Force has only been in existence for 55 years, yet its aircraft, equipment, and power are unrivaled. Air national Guard squadro... more »ns monitor the U.S. skies. The USAF Space Command puts surveillance satellites into space. And USAF Pacific Air Forces patrol 44 countries and over 100 million square miles of territory. Such roles demand elite personnel, and the USAF training programs for pilots and ground crew alike are among the most advanced in the world. "Protecting the Nation with the U.S. Air Force" takes a journey through the USAF's history, roles and operations, including: how USAF pilots are trained for combat and defense; the origins of the USAF; some of the USAF's most technologically advanced aircraft; USAF surveillance technology; what it takes to become a USAF astronaut; and, USAF operations in the war against terrorism.« less
ISBN-13: 9781590844168 ISBN-10: 1590844165 Pages:96 Reading Level: Young Adult Rating: