A Day In The Life Of A U S Air Force Fire Fighter During The Cold War
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A Day In The Life Of A U S Air Force Fire Fighter During The Cold War
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Author : BOB ADAMS
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2014
A Day In The Life Of A U S Air Force Fire Fighter During The Cold War written by BOB ADAMS and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
I decided to write my memoirs so my grandkids and friends might enjoy some of the adventures I had while I was in the Air Force. I not only did something interesting, I did something very exciting. I had a great life growing up. I had wonderful parents and I was allowed do a lot of things most kids did not get to do. I always wanted to be a pilot, so one day while I was in college I stopped by the Air Force recruiter, to see what I would have to do to become a pilot for them. The recruiter gave me some tests and I passed them. I then took a physical, but I did not pass the eye test. I decided to stay in school. When I passed the test to get into the Air Force, the recruiters would not let me go. One day during the Christmas break he called me and said he could get me into weather if I would enlist before the end of the year. I was tired of school, so I signed up. I did not tell my parents until the day before I was to leave for basic training and that was a big mistake. They were very upset I was leaving school for the Air Force. I had already signed up, so I had to go. When I got to basic training the T.I. thought it was very funny when I told him what I was going to do in the Air Force. He told me they would decide what I would do and to just forget what my recruiter had said. Up to that time in my life, I was a big shot and I did what I wanted to do. No one was going to stop me. The Air Force changed my thinking about that very quickly. I became a government issue [G I] and they owned me. After basic I was sent to school in the intelligence field. I hated that, so I asked to be transferred and I ended up at Carswell AFB, as a fire fighter. My time at Carswell AFB, was some of the most exciting times I had in my life. I went on hundreds of emergences and chased a bunch of aircraft down the runway in my time at the base, but I am only going to tell you about the ones I can remember. I do want to say these stories are how I remember them; I hope they are how they happened. To be honest, I did not like everything in the Air Force. I complained like all G I's, I found out the world did not evolve around me. My life in the Air Force was a good one, I was glad I got to do it. I grew up a lot during my short career I was never a hero. My mission was to put out fires, and that is what the Air Force paid me to do. I hope I earned my pay. I did learn in the Fire Department to make every day count as it could be your last one.
The Life Of A Us Air Force Firefighter 1960 1980
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Author : Ron Fink
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2018-06-23
The Life Of A Us Air Force Firefighter 1960 1980 written by Ron Fink and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-23 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
When I entered the air force so many years ago, I would never have guessed that life would take so many twists and turns. I would meet colorful people, have ten different duty assignments in three countries and four states, see many nice places, and have some rewarding experiences. With so many different jobs, I would learn that leadership is a combination of being able to follow orders and lead the team with the same enthusiasm. The US Air Force firefighting force is much different today than when I was in uniform. Gone are the converted military trucks that passed a fire trucks; now the equipment is state-of-the-art and the best that the fire equipment industry can provide. Firefighters at all levels are trained to meet standards established by the National Fire Protection Association, a consensus organizations of fire department leaders from small communities, large metropolitan areas, and the Department of Defense. I was proud to have been associated with the firefighters I worked with in those twenty years but wish that I had been able to participate in the organization that exists today. This book is about that adventure and those experiences.
The Life And Times Of A New York City Firefighter Fire Investigator
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Author : Frederick Mercilliott
language : en
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Release Date : 2003
The Life And Times Of A New York City Firefighter Fire Investigator written by Frederick Mercilliott and has been published by Trafford Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The day-to-day activities of a New York City firefighter and, later, fire investigator as he deals with fires, fire-related deaths and criminals.
Non Va Care
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Veterans' Affairs
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
Non Va Care written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Veterans' Affairs and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Health services accessibility categories.
The Day That Was Different Teacher Resource Book
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Author : Carole Marsh
language : en
Publisher: Gallopade International
Release Date : 2002-09-01
The Day That Was Different Teacher Resource Book written by Carole Marsh and has been published by Gallopade International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-09-01 with Education categories.
This resource book is an excellent aid in teaching about the events of September 11, 2001 and related subjects. It is an adjunct to The Day that was Different - When America was Attacked by Terrorists.
Apollo S Warriors
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Author : Michael E. Haas
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Apollo S Warriors written by Michael E. Haas and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with categories.
Bulletin Of The Atomic Scientists
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996-05
Bulletin Of The Atomic Scientists written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-05 with categories.
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.
Bulletin Of The Atomic Scientists
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994-01
Bulletin Of The Atomic Scientists written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-01 with categories.
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.
Life
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Author : Henry R. Luce
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1953
Life written by Henry R. Luce and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1953 with Communication categories.
The Cold War And Beyond
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Author : World Spaceflight News
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-11-21
The Cold War And Beyond written by World Spaceflight News and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-21 with categories.
This chronology commemorates the golden anniversary of the establishment of the United States Air Force (USAF) as an independent service. Dedicated to the men and women of the USAF past, present, and future, it records significant events and achievements from 18 September 1947 through 9 April 1997. Since its establishment, the USAF has played a significant role in the events that have shaped modern history. Initially, the reassuring drone of USAF transports announced the aerial lifeline that broke the Berlin blockade, the Cold War's first test of wills. In the tense decades that followed, the USAF deployed a strategic force of nuclear-capable intercontinental bombers and missiles that deterred open armed conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union. During the Cold War's deadly flash points, USAF jets roared through the skies of Korea and Southeast Asia, wresting air superiority from their communist opponents and bringing air power to the support of friendly ground forces. In the great global competition for the hearts and minds of the Third World, hundreds of USAF humanitarian missions relieved victims of war, famine, and natural disaster. The Air Force performed similar disaster relief services on the home front. Over Grenada, Panama, and Libya, the USAF participated in key contingency actions that presaged post-Cold War operations. In the aftermath of the Cold War the USAF became deeply involved in constructing a new world order. As the Soviet Union disintegrated, USAF flights succored the populations of the newly independent states. Blazing across the Iraqi skies, Desert Storm's aerial assault paved the way for the liberation of Kuwait and established the leadership of the United States in an emerging global coalition. Since then, the USAF has shielded Iraqi Kurds, relieved populations on the verge of starvation, supported the restoration of democracy in Haiti, and reestablished the authority of United Nations peacekeepers in the former Republic of Yugoslavia. Tremendous technological changes have accompanied the USAF's first 50 years. Supersonic jets swiftly succeeded the propeller-driven relics of World War II, only to be replaced by faster and more complex progeny. In-flight refueling extended the range and capabilities of tactical and strategic aircraft. Advanced imaging systems installed in high-altitude jets, unpiloted drones, and orbiting satellites have enhanced the effectiveness of aerial reconnaissance. The advent of the intercontinental ballistic missile introduced a new and more terrible dimension to strategic deterrence. Over the same period the USAF advanced into space, as its people launched the first satellites, explored the moon, and crewed space shuttles. The USAF's first 50 years also spanned a period of profound change in the society of the United States- change that has influenced the service's composition and policies. Opportunities for professional advancement have opened to all. Participating in the full range of military specialties, minorities and women now occupy some of the highest command positions. The diverse composition of the modern USAF, coupled with open opportunity, has paid off in greater internal cohesion and effectiveness and the fresh perspectives required to successfully pursue global engagement far into the twenty-first century. Taken individually, each entry in this volume marks a single, notable moment in the evolution of an illustrious heritage. In the aggregate, the entries tell a remarkable story of a powerful military institution's adaptation to 50 years of political, technological, and social change.