Royal Air Force

The Air Staff has determined the B-52 wing must be redesigned to better support additional structural demands. The engineering design project was conducted to construct a new wing beam design for the B-52 bomber and to compose an analysis of the new main wing spar. Given the information and the requirements that must be met with this design, our team went through the steps of the design process to come up with 3 concept variants. Of the 3 variants, we recommend to the Air Staff that the beam is…

it, “As you were.” MG General Boney said. He thought again, they are armed to the teeth, he wondered why no one in his command tried to disarm them, but it was a bit too late for that. “What can the 28th Infantry Division do for the 19th Special Forces Group?” The two SF Soldiers handed over their General Boney took them, looked them over, he noticed that they read they were out of Camp Parks in California, how was that possible he wondered. He handed the credentials back. The General eyeing…

a group of African-American United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) men during World War II. The characters in the film are based on real individuals. Red Tails is a combat movie that puts an emphasis on action and heroism to display the historical accuracy during World War II. The Tuskegee airmen were a group of African American men devoted to piloting during World War II. In order for the airmen to become pilots they were trained at Tuskegee Army Air Field in Tuskegee, Alabama. Thirteen men…

they were having Blue Jean Day. One story he remembers from his time in the service, is when he was out of step during one drill practice, and he had to march out to the side of the flight in front of everyone. He was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, marksmanship, longevity, and the Mississippi Magnolia Medal at his retirement. After he retired, he became a full-time grandfather for my cousin, my sister, and myself. He is…

aspects of the French military. However, he found the British to be a superior air power over the French. During a meeting with British General Hugh Trenchard he discussed the strategic value of the air plane. General Trenchard had a strong conviction that the air plane should be used…

element of the module for three reasons. Firstly, I want to fully understand and implement the tenants of being a good follower. Secondly, it is a major part the first charge given to me as a Non-commissioned Officer (NCO) in the United States Air Force (USAF). And thirdly, I will experience a significant amount of personal and professional improvement as I apply what I have learned. I will not always be the “leader” in every situation that I find myself in, and by exercising Followership, I…

Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Falling under the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education, he provides schoolhouse vision and ensures the most professional in-resident Intermediate Leadership Experience training for over 900 total force enlisted members. Additionally, he oversees a faculty of 21 Airmen in validating and delivering 25 academic days of education for the Air Force’s mid-level of enlisted Professional Military Education. His keen oversight is essential to providing the Air…

Staff Sergeant Michael T. Dugan is a Lead Firefighter for the 171st Fire Emergency Services, 171st Air Refueling Wing, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. Enlisting with the Pennsylvania Air National Guard in Coraopolis, PA, Sergeant Dugan began his military career in September of 2007. Upon graduating from the fire academy at Goodfellow AFB, he returned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing. As a member of the 171 FES, he has held the positions of Alarm Room Operator, Driver Operator, Crew Chief and Fire…

“Silent Professional” is a term used often when referencing the Special Operations community. It means do not brag about what you have done or where you have been, because secrecy is your only true ally. Every night since the World Trade Center towers fell, there have been Soldiers overseas taking the fight to those responsible. Night after night, these nameless warriors have been planning and conducting covert operations in hostile areas all over the world without fail. The only time the…

financial investment in the state of the art next generation defense technologies. It is in the discussions to implement the nuclear infrastructure modernization and the replacement of the Boeing-built Minuteman missile systems, operated by the U.S.A. Air Force Combat Command and are long-range, solid fuel, three stage intercontinental ballistic missiles. Northrop Grumman is anticipated to participate in the future tender process pertaining the replacement. The estimated cost of the replacement…