History of Air Education and Training Command, 1942-2002

AirEducationofHistoryandCommandTraining1942-2002%IIV-'IHISTORYOFCOMMANDTRAININGANDEDUCATIONAIR1942-2002ManningA.ThomasHistorianCommandAshcroftBruce A.DrH. EmmonsRichardAnn K. HusseyL. MasonJosephDrResearchHistory andofOfficeCommandTrainingandEducationAirHeadquarters,TexasForce Base,AirRandolph2005FOREWORDtraininghas delivered unrivaled Air and SpaceEducation and Training CommandFor over sixty years, AirForce. Weand crucial to the future ofour Aircontinues to be diverse, dynamicand education. The mission was andforce, training the force and educating the force.for tomorrow, by recruiting thedevelop America's Airmen today...happen."extraordinary professionals to "make itreality is huge and demandsThe challenge to make this awarriors whomotivated, uniquely talented, and totally dedicatedin AETC with highlyFortunately, we are blessedevery day.accept this challengeconstantlywith its ever-changing demands and threats, we will bedynamic world we confront today,In therequireAir Force's needs and requirements. This willto adapt our training and education to meet therequiredthe recognized world center of excellence forthinking and flexible approaches to ensure we remaininnovativetraining and education.World War II,how our predecessors responded to the challenges ofThis history of AETC teaches usas well as the day-to-War operations, including the Global War on Terror,Korea, Vietnam, and the many post-Coldthis book highlight significantmethods and ...