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Whether soaring above the battlefields of the twentieth century or delivering precision air strikes during the wars in Iraq, U.S. Air Force pilots have long been the guardians of the sky. Author Wilson Camelo relates the distinguished history of this organization and takes the reader inside its current operations, cutting-edge aircraft, and exciting careers.

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Although Harry Truman didn't formally establish the U.S. Air Force until 1947, its roots can be traced to Kitty Hawk, and it contributed significantly to every major military altercation throughout the next few centuries. This volume from the U.S. Armed Forces and Military Careers series does a fine job of tracing that history. The first 8 of the book's 11 chapters focus on major wars and describe the structure of the organization, including the role of women and minorities. Camelo also explains how 9/11 changed the airborne force's role in American defense. Attractively formatted with color photos, the book will make a fine library acquisition. Its only drawback: the title seems to suggest it belongs solely in a vocational collection. Although career information comprises the last few chapters, the bulk of the book provides a captivating history of this branch of the armed forces. A time line, source notes, and suggestions for further reading are appended., Booklist October 15, 2006

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