The History of the United States Air Force
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The United States Air Force is a dedicated and effective establishment, and has been a great advantage in protecting the United States during numerous wars. It all started on August 1, 1907, General James Allen, Cheif Signal Officer or the U.S Army created and established the Aeronautical Division. He entrusted this organization with "All matters pertaining to military ballooning air machines and related subjects." (Creation) Allen then put in command, Captain Charles D. Chander who was assisted by two enlisted men. The Aeronautical Division is the very beginning of todays U.S Airforce. Then in July of 1914, the aeronautical division was put under the Aviation Section. It directed the Aviation Section to operate and supervise "all military [US Army] aircraft, including balloons and aeroplanes, all appliances pertaining to said craft, and signaling apparatus of any kind when installed on said craft." The section would also train "officers and enlisted men in matters pertaining to military aviation," (The) It was the military's aviation service until May 20, 1918, when it was changed into the Division of Military of Aeronautics for a four day period during WWI. In April 1917, when the United States entered World War 1, each of the major combatants were manufacturing aircrafts far more advanced that the US. Even with promising plans and substantial funding the U.S was unable to match the European nation in aviation technology. Only a month later, on May 24, 1918, President Woodrow Wilson replaced the Aviation section with the Army Air Service and situated it directly under the War Department. Altogether the Air Service destroyed 756 enemy aircraft and 76 enemy balloons, while only losing 289 airplanes and 48 ba... ... middle of paper ... ... and providing an optomistic future for the Air Force and an asset to all of America. Works Cited "Creation of the Aeronautical Division." National Museum of the US Airforce. N.p., 3 Apr. 2009. Web. 24 Jan. 2014. . "Missions Part Two: Air Power Comes of Age in World War II." U.S Air Force. N.p., 2013. Web. 5 Feb. 2014. . "The Birth of the United States Airforce." Air Force Historical Research Agency. N.p., 9 Jan. 2008. Web. 24 Jan. 2014. . "USAF Established." National Museum of the US Airforce. N.p., 22 Nov. 2013. Web. 5 Feb. 2014.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the united states air force is a dedicated and effective establishment, and has been an advantage in protecting the us during numerous wars.
- Explains that in july 1914, the aeronautical division was put under the aviation section. it was the military's aviation service until may 20, 1918, when it was changed into the division of military of aeronautics.
- Explains that the united states was unable to match the european nation in aviation technology. president woodrow wilson replaced the aviation section with the army air service.
- Explains how the air service succumbed to rapid demobilization and nearly all of these people and planes were lost.
- Explains that the air corps began to develop in september of 939, when world war ii was put into motion. the departent of war formed the army air forces as it's aviation sector.
- Explains that the army air forces were the strongest they had ever been with 80,000 aircraft and 2.4 million personnel divided into different commands, divisions, and groups.
- Explains that because of the army air force's wartime achievments and future potential, the aaf expanded and from then on it became the united states airforce.
- Opines that 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 an optomistic future and an asset to all of america.
- Cites the national museum of the us airforce's "creation of aeronautical division."
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- Explains that they have not met chief warren officer michael l. reese personally, but felt as though they had served side by side with him.
- Opines that aviation dates back to the 1860s, and during the civil war, the government conducted several experiments with air balloons and artillery.
- Opines that army aviation has produced dedicated service members, who risked their lives without hesitation to support the safety and security of our country.
- Explains that the army aviation association of america (aaaa) has established the aahof, which recognizes and inducts aviators with "the flying heart" and civilians who have made impeccable contributions to army aviation.
- Recommends chief warren officer 5 michael l. reese for induction into the aviation hall of fame.
- Salutes and honors the man who has risked his life several times in extremely dangerous situations for us and for our country.
- Explains that cw5 reese is a humanitarian. his commitment to service has warmed the hearts of many, even people who have not met him personally.
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- Opines that heroes are born or made, but what sets them apart is the raw talent that they have, which has inebriated him and will help him in unexpected situations.
- Explains that cw5 reese is the epitome of greatness in army aviation. his timeless contribution and selflessness is definitely worth recommending for induction into the aviation hall of fame.
- Opines that whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and commendable is worthy of praise, if there is excellence.
- Cites the army aviation association of america inc. (n.d.). awards- hall of fame.
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