Air Force History Paper

The purpose of this background paper is to inform the reader on the C-130 Hercules. The first paragraph will cover the mission and characteristics of the C-130. The second paragraph will delve into the role of the aircraft in current missions. The third paragraph will cover the role that the C-130 played in the Vietnam War.

These aircraft, along with the current C-17s, will form the future air transport fleet. The VC-10 and Tristars are approaching the end of their services lives and the C-130 fleet will be retired 10 years earlier than planned this will save money on if the C-130 fleet gets damaged and the aircraft will take its place because it was cheaper to make and it can be used for multi- use purposes. .

The United States Air Force controls and operates numerous satellites for global positioning, missile warning, communication and meteorological purposes along with reconnaissance aircraft. Through a combination of satellite imagery and reconnaissance aircraft, identifying and collecting intelligence on guerilla military targets and movements would be the first objective in the conflict. Once targets are identified, bombing campaigns could commence from regional Air force bases in the Area of Operations (AO), softening up guerilla forces in advance of the next stage of the military engagement, the ground campaign. Air force tankers such as the HC-130, KC-135 and KC-10 would need to be deployed to offer in flight air refueling for the F-15, F-16, F-22 and A-10’s departing from regional Air force bases. The Air Force also

Fortunately they were able to stay flying and by 1942 they prepared for their biggest mission.

pilots, and new next generation aircraft acquisitions to carry the airline proudly into the next 75

The United States Air Force has traveled on a dangerous road to get to where it is now, this path has been crucial in creating a strong foundation and

Turning a 767 into a KC-46A Tanker includes building each tanker with the latest and most advanced technology and capable of meeting or exceeding the Air Force's needs for transport of fuel, cargo, passengers, and patients. It includes advanced technology systems that meet the demanding mission requirements of the future, including a digital flight deck featuring Boeing 787 Dreamliner electronic displays and a flight control design philosophy that places aircrews in command rather than allowing computer software to limit combat maneuverability. The NewGen Tanker also features an advanced KC-10 boom with an expanded refueling envelope, increased fuel offload rate and flyby-wire control system] (Boeing, 2011, Media, p. 28).

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is the most common heart rhythm disorder in the US. More than three million people suffer from AFIb. Each year, approximately one hundred and twenty thousand Americans experience an ischemic stroke due to AFib. That accounts for more than 25% of all incidents of stroke from all causes. The incidence of stroke in people with AFib is five times higher than in those who do not have the ailment.

For employees of the U.S Military including the air force, army, navy, marine and coastal guards, one can get tax advice and help from the free tax services provided by the Armed Forces Tax Council. These services are provided at different levels. If you are in the military or you are a veteran, you can find out more about these free services by enquiring from your local administrative office. Below is the structure of this free military tax service:

Every major conflict the United States of America has fought in has had a defining characteristic that people identify with that era. Some of these identifiable characteristics include the Red Coats of the Revolutionary War and the trench warfare of World War I. World War II also had a defining characteristic. One can make the argument that in World War II that defining characteristic was the use of aviation, most notably the bomber. One of the most iconic bombers of World War II was the B-17 Flying Fortress. This paper will explain what brought about the development of the B-17 and its inception, as well as the B-17’s role in combat and supporting ground troops. Lastly, discussed are the Memphis Belle and Old 666, two notable B-17’s

Bombardier specializes in modifying and equipping its aircraft to meet the customers’ needs, in a variety of platforms. The Global platform is capable of flying at high altitudes and low speeds for up to 16 hours without refueling, giving it a greater look-down capability. The Global platform allows for installation of mission sensor equipment due to it high ground clearance, as well as having a damage tolerant structure, making this aircraft ideal for low-level flight inspection as well as high-level surveillance missions. The Challenger platform with its spacious cabin can be configured for high density seating, specialized mission consoles, or the traditional VIP interior. With its long range and endurance, the Challenger is well suited for flight inspection, intelligence, surveillance, or reconnaissance missions. The Learjet platform has proven itself to be one of the most trustworthy special mission aircraft, due to its rugged strength, speed and agility. With its short field capabilities as well as predictable handling and performance characteristics, Learjet has become the industry leader in aero-medical field. The Q Series with its documented endurance and flexibility gives it the ability to shadow a target for extended periods, making it ideal for airspace security, costal surveillance, as well as maritime patrol (“Specialized Aircraft,”

The utilization of Navy ships to deliver the cargo to the SPOD and then a C-5M to fly direct to the AOR for delivery (Figure 5). Plus, the C-5M outperformed normal Mission Capable rate of the C-5B fleet that historically hovered around "55 percent-well below the required 75 percent required during wartime.” Col Chuck Nesemeier, 436th Maintenance Group commander at Dover AFB stated during the Rota Multimodal Operation the C-5M Mission Capable rate was at “90.5 percent, a rate that has never been reached before. We haven’t seen an overall performance like this yet in the history of the C-5 weapon system.” Furthermore, supporting that the C-5M is improving Mission Capable rating as a new weapon system and is reducing the requirement of aerial

This position paper will address if the F-35 JSF program is worth the current investment the United States has placed into it. First the pros of the program will be presented followed by the cons. Finally, the paper will discuss why the JSF program is not worth the investment.

1. The C-17 Globemaster was first delivered to the United States Air Force (USAF) on June 14, 1993, and continues to reliably serve through a variety of roles. This paper provides a basic overview of the C-17 Globemaster’s mission and characteristics, roles in past missions, and the support provided to rebels in northern Syria.

After taking 25 years to develop the F-22 Raptor from conception to operational certification, the United States Air Force (USAF) produced the world’s first 5th generation air superiority fighter. This revolutionary fighter plane leveraged its very low observable stealth (VLO), thrust-vectoring and digital fly-by wire capabilities, and other cutting edge technology to produce an extremely fast, agile and lethal air-to-air combatant. Less than five years after operational certification in 2009, Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense, (SECDEF) convinced the President (POTUS) and Congress to truncate the F22 program, leaving the USAF with fewer than 187 operational F-22 Raptors. This number was well short of the 381 aircraft the USAF’s