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Birth of Air Force satellite reconnaissance : facts, recollections and reflections / authors: Peter A. Swan, LtCol., USAF (Retired), Cathy W. Swan, Col., USAF (Retired ...

Preface ; Acknowledgement ; Table of contents ; List of contributors ; Introduction -- Chapter 1. Air Force space reconnaissance before 1960. Early Air Force support ; 1953 : weapon system 117L ...
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Air Force special recon vs. Marine recon

Want to know the difference between Air Force Special Reconnaissance and Marine Reconnaissance? Special Recon is brand new, whereas Marine Recon has been around since the 1940’s. Both of these ...
Avery Journal

Veteran's Corner: Force Reconnaissance Frogman to Integrative Medical Doctor — The diverse life of Samuel Grimes (Part 1)

Samuel Grimes was born in Newport, Arkansas, to James Samuel and Ethel Fay Grimes on Dec. 11, 1947. The year was 1965 and Sam ...
Flightglobal

Long life ahead for CV-22, but no plans for FLRAA in USAF special operations

Not quite one year into his job overseeing special operations for the US Air Force (USAF), Lieutenant General Michael Conley faces what he calls an uncertain operating environment. In addition to ...
Task & Purpose

Air Force revamps its special warfare training pipeline

The Air Force is revamping the training pipeline for its toughest jobs. Beginning in November, the Air Force will add a 16-week tactical field course to the training pipeline of Airmen seeking to join ...