Air Force

Air Force

Gabrielle Vanderhoof

Book - 2011

In the air, in space, and in cyberspace, the Air Force works to protect the United States from threats to the country's national security. This book gives readers a glimpse of what it takes to become a member of the U.S. Air Force, including the rigorous physical training each recruit must endure.--From publisher description.

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Subjects
United States. > Air Force > Commando troops > Juvenile literature.
United States. > Air Force > Juvenile literature.
Special forces (Military science) > Juvenile literature.
Military art and science > Juvenile literature.
Published
Broomall, Penn. : Mason Crest Publishers [2011]
Language
English
Main Author
Gabrielle Vanderhoof (-)
Physical Description
64 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 62-63) and index.
ISBN
9781422218372
  • Introduction
  • 1. Overview of the Air Force
  • 2. Air Force Special Forces
  • 3. Modern Campaigns
  • 4. Special Tactics Selection
  • Find Out More on the Internet
  • Further Reading
  • Bibliography
  • Index
  • About the Author and Consultant
  • Picture Credits
Review by Horn Book Review

This series highlights the U.S. special forces teams that support precision military offensives and humanitarian efforts around the world. Topics include goals, training, campaigns, and entry requirements for each unit. Photographs of varying quality supplement the broad texts. "Understanding the Full Meaning" vocabulary definitions appear at the bottom of some pages. Reading list, websites. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Special Forces: Protecting, Teaching and Fighting titles: Elite Forces Selection, Navy Seals, Air Force, and Army Rangers.] (c) Copyright 2011. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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