Air Force One

Air hockey is a fun, mindless activity for everyone to play but do you really know the complex science behind it? Air hockey involves concepts from Newton’s three laws of motion. The science behind air hockey is all based off of Newton’s laws. The air hockey table allows the puck to glide easily and certain forces are required to move the puck, stop the puck, and accelerate the puck. Also, for every force applied on the puck, there is always an equal and opposite reaction. The next few…

The Doomsday Plane The United States Air Force consists of an enormous fleet that includes all sorts of special use aircraft with broad mission capability. One of the most unique, and fear inspiring aircraft is the E-4B NAOC (National Airborne Operations Center) Nightwatch. These planes, four specially configured Boeing 747-200s, possess a unique and somewhat eerie job. It may not have impressive payload characteristics like the large bombers, or the advanced attack weaponry on nimble fighter…

to change my approach with almost every cadet because no one is the same. I created a common vision for my team to get to, and by the end of our year our team flourished in its new environment. In addition, I know every leader needs integrity. Although integrity cannot be taught, it can only be shown. If you are a leader without integrity no one will ever respect you. As the leader you must be the example, the person in the front, the one who not only tells you what to do, but also does it with…

The rising sun shone hot on the ranks of the Civil Air Patrol cadet and staff members of the Ohio Wing 2017 Encampment. Though the sticky July morning foreboded a sweltering and humid day, my heart beat rapidly with excitement as we saluted the rising American Flag. As Echo Flight Sergeant, I was directly in charge of the training and accountability of thirteen “basic” cadets. The cadet command staff interviewed and selected all other staff members in January. For the next six months, we trained…

located in Martinsburg, West Virginia, is an operational reserve wing operating under the West Virginia Air National Guard. Employing nearly 1000 military personnel, to include approximately 400 full-time technicians it is one of the largest employers in the local area. Operating the C-17 Globemaster, the wing is responsible for providing…

willing to commit. There next stop was Afghanistan where they had three potential candidates all in the same unit. They were traveling to Kandahar International Airport where the US Air Force had a PJ contingent. Word was sent ahead to the unit command to have ready for some undetermined type interviews by Air Force personnel coming in from the…

Indian Air Force: Introduction The Indian Air Force (IAF) is the division of Indian armed forces [1]. Main mission of IAF is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during armed conflict. However, IAF has also participated in United Nations peacekeeping missions. The IAF was established on 8 Oct 1932. Nowadays maintaining a modern air force is necessary to outsmart the enemies across different geographical locations. Modern and competent military equipment serves as political and…

with filthy body, matted hair, and unwiped nose, Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man’s heart, and the fall through the air of the true, wise friend called Piggy.”…

already posses and use them to assist me in my development. Finally, I must establish how long I believe it will take for me to make these changes. The first goal that I would like to achieve is to improve my emotional adaptability skills. Step one, the behavior that I must stop displaying is letting my emotions…

Gillanders, served in the Connecticut Air National Guard for forty years. Mr. Gillanders grew up in Hartford, Connecticut and currently lives in Wethersfield, Connecticut. I chose this person because he has never given up in any situation and is my hero. Entering the military was not the easiest thing to do. Although it was mandatory to enter for two years, Robert made the decision to stay in for forty years. This is what led Mr. Gillanders to join the Air Force at age eighteen during…