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Airmen in the U.S. Air Force dedicate their lives to serving their country. But this doesn’t always mean that service is spent in battle. Airmen have a variety of roles. Some roles are ones you would expect. But others, in addition to their day-to-day life, can be pretty surprising.
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Surprising Facts About Being an Air Force Airman - Kristin J Russo
What You Didn’t Know About the U.S. Military Life: Surprising Facts About Being an Air Force Airman by Kristin J. Russo
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover
Title Page
Introduction: In the Air and Beyond
Chapter 1: Joining the Air Force
Chapter 2: Training
Chapter 3: Working in the Sky
Chapter 4: Working on Land
Chapter 5: Working as a Team
Glossary
Read More
Index
Copyright
Back Cover
Introduction
IN THE AIR AND BEYOND
There is nothing like a good roof stomp
to welcome a new Air Force commander. Airmen make a lot of noise when a new commander arrives on base. They stomp on the roof and rattle the windows and doors. This tradition is all in good fun.
While the Air Force may have its fun side, it is all business when it comes to combat and military duty. The Air Force works to protect the United States and its citizens. The mission of the U.S. Air Force is to "fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace."
Air Force pilots, or aviators, fly some of the fastest and most advanced aircraft in the military. They train for years to earn their wings.
The Air Force uses fighter jets, tankers, and helicopters. But did you know that some aviators fly
without ever leaving
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