United States Air Force

However, despite what some would consider major problems like mistrust between senior leaders and an inability to integrate the air component operationally, the allied command achieved pre-determined objectives. While the Axis Force was provided a small victory in their successful withdrawal of troops and equipment, it was mitigated by the Allied gains in training and battle experience. The cautious and conservative approach by…

Air Power has become the dominant form of military power in our modern world. Through the years, airpower has made significant developments that have impacted our society in positive ways. Eddie Rickenbacker once said, “Aviation is proof that given the will, we have the capacity to achieve the impossible." Changes in military aviation have occurred in an intense rapidity. Even so, civilian aviation has many breathtaking transformations over the last few decades. By recognizing how the history of…

Introduction The United States Air Force’s foundational tenet for command and control of air and space forces is “centralized control and decentralized execution” executed by a Joint Forces Air Component Commander through an Air Operations Center. Centralized control and decentralized execution is the fundamental organizing principle for the United States Air Force and affects everything from presentation of forces to weapon systems to doctrine to professional military education. This long…

now and would like to continue to serve my country by joining the United States Air Force. Since I was 17 years old and joined the military, I knew that I was destined to uphold the values of honor, tradition, and loyalty to my country. In 2008, when I was in 12th grade and dual enrolled in college, I knew I wanted to join the Air Force. At this time, I made a good friend in college who served 22 years, and retired from the Air Force as a Master Sergeant. His mentorship further instilled a sense…

The key general capabilities necessary to rebalance the Joint Force 2025 given the current strategic direction and global security environment to ensure Freedom of Maneuver (FOM) in the global commons and dominance within the cyber and space domains. Enhanced capabilities to protect cyber and space domains and synchronized partnered alliances are required to counter threats to these domains. This rebalancing is warranted to maintain a level of readiness that meets the needs of the National…

1 Running head: THE ENLISTED WEAPONS INSTRUCTOR COURSE THE ENLISTED WEAPONS INSTRUCTOR COURSE Evolution of the Enlisted Weapons Instructor Course Matthew Tinck United States Army Sergeant?s Major Academy Evolution of the Enlisted Weapons Instructor Course Discussion The enlisted Weapons Instructor Course owes much of the credit to…

France and he arrived four days after the United States declared war on the Central Powers (Davis). Billy Mitchell would spend time in the trenches of war and he had virtually unlimited access to all 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…

father is the subject of this job analysis interview, and as of today he is currently 51 years old and put in 23 colorful and experienced years of service to the United States Air force. After many years of service he retired to a position as a government civil serviceman with an occupation as an Intelligence analysis at MacDill Air force base. Intelligence analysis is a very broad term that can mean many things for those who are unaware, which can lead to confusion. O*NET has done a very well…

Growing up in Texas near two Air Force Bases and two Army/National Guard Camps lead my life to be influenced by members of the armed services. One of my earliest memories was being taken to an airshow that was taking place in my home town where their modern military planes and WW2 planes were demonstrating their capabilities. It was that day that started my road down aviation. Later on, I joined the Boy Scouts of America. Through the Boy Scouts and the Civil Air Patrol, I learned what being a…

certified by state, federal, military courts, and three times by Congress as a subject matter expert. Experience and Employment President…