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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…

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branches of the military, each one holding its own importance to our nation. The Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and the Navy are the five branches of America’s defensive and offensive systems against a possible threat such as terrorist or opposing armies. The Air force in particular is the only branch that specializes in Aeronautic weapons systems. The Air Force is an important branch of the military because the Air Force is the only full ariel branch of the military and the only ones to…

week’s question, I have to identify that I am a United States Air Force Enlisted Accessions Recruiter and I will give an Air Force Recruiting perspective down to the recruit level. First off, the United States Air Force is actively hiring candidates that possess the highest level of moral, physical and academic standard. The following criteria is what we are looking for: Citizenship, Non-Conscientious objector, MORALS (law violations within Air Force acceptance), Age, Physical (medical history…

Executive Summary: AH-64 fleet readiness average increased from 63% to 64%, the H-60 fleet readiness average decreased from 81% to 80%, and the CH-47F fleet readiness average increased from 76% to 79%. Although the AH-64 average is under the Department of the Army standards, the XVIII Airborne Corps has improved over the last two months. A key omitted point is the impact that the DA Directed Events (DADE) has on readiness. When the DA Directed Events are removed, XVIII Airborne Corps’ average…

the great discoveries in my Air Force career was an organization that allows me to exploit those traits in a positive way. That organization is the Air Force Sergeant’s Association, or AFSA. AFSA is a beautiful, professional organization that is focused on the enlisted. Allow me to explain and my hope is that when you are done reading this article you will be inspired to join me in this amazing venture called AFSA. AFSA is specifically focused on issues that affect enlisted Airmen and their…

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…

telling myself that I would be a terrible parent leaving him at such a young age. I still know for a fact that doing this to my son was not the right decision. When he is sick and vulnerable and needs me I can’t be there I and I have to put the Air Force first. This goes against what I was brought up to believe in. I know that being with my son, providing for him, is what I need to do; not just to help relieve my depression but for my son. Ever since I found out that I was pregnant I began to…

Missile technology was embraced by fighter pilots and the USAF because it aligned well within the culture of air-to-air combat. While it was revolutionary technology, the pilots saw it as an offensive weapon that enabled pilots to gain a tactical advantage over the adversary. Although the missile greatly altered tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), logistics, and even support organizations, it did not seek to alter the fighter pilot culture and was therefore readily embraced by the…