Download or read book Grounded written by Robert M. Farley and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2014-01-31 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Director and producer Tim Burton impresses audiences with stunning visuals, sinister fantasy worlds, and characters whose personalities are strange and yet familiar. Drawing inspiration from sources as varied as Lewis Carroll, Salvador Dalí, Washington Irving, and Dr. Seuss, Burton's creations frequently elicit both alarm and wonder. Whether crafting an offbeat animated feature, a box-office hit, a collection of short fiction, or an art exhibition, Burton pushes the envelope, and he has emerged as a powerful force in contemporary popular culture. In The Philosophy of Tim Burton, a distinguished group of scholars examines the philosophical underpinnings and significance of the director's oeuvre, investigating films such as Batman (1989), Edward Scissorhands (1990), The Nightmare before Christmas (1993), Sleepy Hollow (1999), Big Fish (2003), Sweeney Todd (2007), Alice in Wonderland (2010), and Dark Shadows (2012). The essays in this volume explore Burton's distinctive style, often disturbing content, and popular appeal through three thematic lenses: identity, views on authority, and aesthetic vision. Covering topics ranging from Burton's fascination with Victorian ideals, to his celebration of childhood, to his personal expression of the fantastic, the contributors highlight the filmmaker's peculiar narrative style and his use of unreal settings to prompt heightened awareness of the world we inhabit. The Philosophy of Tim Burton offers a penetrating and provocative look at one of Hollywood's most influential auteurs.

Download or read book U S Air Force 2014 written by and published by Zenith Press. This book was released on 2013-07-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Formed in 1947, the United States Air Force is the most technologically advanced air force in the world and has over 330,000 active service members and 5,500 manned aircraft that operate around the world. The USAF has taken part in every major conflict since the Korean War and is currently an integral part of providing security and air superiority to the United States.

Download or read book Tomorrow s Air Force written by Jeffrey J. Smith and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A bold and courageous clarion call from a highly respected serving officer that should be read and heeded by anyone interested in the future of the US Air Force.” —Everett Dolman, School of Advanced Airpower Studies Looking ahead to future airpower requirements, this engaging and groundbreaking book on the history and future of American combat airpower argues that the US Air Force must adapt to the changes that confront it or risk decline into irrelevance. To provide decision makers with the necessary analytical tools, Jeffrey J. Smith uses organizational modeling to help explain historical change in the USAF and to anticipate change in the future. While the analysis and conclusions it offers may prove controversial, the book aims to help planners make better procurement decisions, institute appropriate long-term policy, and better organize, train, and equip the USAF for the future. “Those airmen willing to actively engage such discussions would do well to turn to Smith’s book as the basic point of departure for debates concerning the intricate relationship between the Air Force’s past, present, and future.” —Strategic Studies Quarterly “This book is ‘out of the box’ thinking and is very timely given the recent and evolving Air Force roles and missions.” —Brigadier General Al Rachel, USAF (Ret.) “Colonel Smith has a great grasp of what the forthcoming debate will require. The Congress must reduce the spending at the very time our enemies are overtaking our capabilities. The debate needs to be engaged now. This book comes on the scene at just the right time.” —Denny Smith former US Congressman and Air Force F-4 pilot

Download or read book Strengthening U S Air Force Human Capital Management written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The USAir Force human capital management (HCM) system is not easily defined or mapped. It affects virtually every part of the Air Force because workforce policies, procedures, and processes impact all offices and organizations that include Airmen and responsibilities and relationships change regularly. To ensure the readiness of Airmen to fulfill the mission of the Air Force, strategic approaches are developed and issued through guidance and actions of the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. Strengthening US Air Force Human Capital Management assesses and strengthens the various U.S. Air Force initiatives and programs working to improve person-job match and human capital management in coordinated support of optimal mission capability. This report considers the opportunities and challenges associated with related interests and needs across the USAF HCM system as a whole, and makes recommendations to inform improvements to USAF personnel selection and classification and other critical system components across career trajectories. Strengthening US Air Force Human Capital Management offers the Air Force a strategic approach, across a connected HCM system, to develop 21st century human capital capabilities essential for the success of 21st century Airmen.

Download or read book U S Military Forces in FY 2020 written by Mark F. Cancian and published by Center for Strategic & International Studies. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report from the CSIS International Security Program analyzes the U.S. military forces in FY 2020, their composition, new initiatives, long-term trends, and challenges, as the United States attempts to align its forces with a strategy of long-term great power competition.

Download or read book Defending Air Bases in an Age of Insurgency written by Shannon Caudill and published by Military Bookshop. This book was released on 2014-08 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This anthology discusses the converging operational issues of air base defense and counterinsurgency. It explores the diverse challenges associated with defending air assets and joint personnel in a counterinsurgency environment. The authors are primarily Air Force officers from security forces, intelligence, and the office of special investigations, but works are included from a US Air Force pilot and a Canadian air force officer. The authors examine lessons from Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and other conflicts as they relate to securing air bases and sustaining air operations in a high-threat counterinsurgency environment. The essays review the capabilities, doctrine, tactics, and training needed in base defense operations and recommend ways in which to build a strong, synchronized ground defense partnership with joint and combined forces. The authors offer recommendations on the development of combat leaders with the depth of knowledge, tactical and operational skill sets, and counterinsurgency mind set necessary to be effective in the modern asymmetric battlefield.

Download or read book The Question of Autonomy for the United States Air Arm 1907 1945 written by Robert Earl McClendon and published by . This book was released on 1950 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book U S Air Force 2015 written by Race Point Publishing Editors and published by Race Point Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this gorgeous 2015 calendar, we celebrate the United States Air Force. Formed in 1947, the United States Air Force is the most technologically advanced air force in the world and has over 330,000 active service members and 5,500 manned aircraft that operate around the world. The USAF has taken part in every major conflict since the Korean War and is currently an integral part of providing security and air superiority to the United States.

Download or read book Counterland written by United States Air Force and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Air Force Doctrine ANNEX 3-03 Counterland 16 April 2014 Military history provides many examples where airpower successfully engaged enemy land forces in modern warfare, from the breakout of Normandy in World War II to the destruction of the Iraqi army in 1991 and 2003 to the overthrow of the Taliban government. Attacking the capabilities of adversary land forces through airpower, counterland operations often provide crucial capabilities on the path to military victory. As a vital element in joint warfare, airpower continues to demonstrate a unique ability to accurately find, fix, track, target, engage and assess (F2T2EA) enemy land forces. With a solid comprehension of counterland operations, airmen increase their ability to properly plan and execute air operations against enemy land forces.

Download or read book Air Force Doctrine Annex 3 61 Public Affairs Operations 19 June 2014 written by United States Government Us Air Force and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-06 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Air Force Doctrine ANNEX 3-61 Public Affairs Operations 19 June 2014 Public Affairs (PA) is defined as "Those public information, command information, and community engagement activities directed toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense" (Joint Publication [JP] 3-61, Public Affairs). The Air Force conducts PA operations to communicate timely, truthful, and useful information about Air Force activities to Air Force, domestic, and international audiences. PA operations assist commanders to achieve effects such as deterring conflict; fostering public trust and support for operations; countering adversary propaganda or misinformation that may affect unit morale or readiness; restoring peace; or waging war. By disseminating information concerning air, space, and cyberspace capabilities, preparations, and results, PA operations enhance Airman morale and readiness to accomplish the mission, gain and maintain public support for military operations, and communicate United States resolve in a manner that provides global influence and deterrence. Truth is the foundation of all public affairs operations, both in terms of credibility and capability. Timely and agile dissemination is essential to help achieve desired information effects.

Download or read book Proclaiming Airpower written by Alan Vick and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines how U.S. Air Force narratives and public attitudes toward civil and military aviation have evolved and interacted over the past century.

Download or read book Air Force Reserve Year in Review 2015 and 2014 Covers Command Tenth Twenty Second and Fourth Air Force Yellow Ribbon Program Global Vigilance with MQ 9 Reaper 489th Bomb Group s B 1 Lancer written by U. S. Military and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-21 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two reports, for 2014 and 2015, provide up-to-date information and data on the work of America's Air Force Reserve. For the past 68 years, the Air Force Reserve has provided combat-ready forces to fly, fight and win for our nation. Today, our force consists of nearly 70,000 Citizen Airmen who provide daily operational capability, strategic depth and surge capacity. These men and women are dedicated professionals, standing ready to deploy within as little as 72 hours to defend our nation. Amid shrinking budgets, emerging threats and growing capability gaps, the Air Force Reserve stands ready as a hedge against risk. History has shown us there will always be another threat or disaster and we provide a cost-effective and experienced force capable of responding when needed. For example, in 2015 we performed more than 48,000 man-days in support of worldwide Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, flew combat sorties, and provided critical capability during hurricane season with our Hurricane Hunters. Every airlift, airdrop and aeromedical evacuation demonstrated our commitment to our nation and combatant commanders around the globe. Our men and women served proudly in every Air Force core function, and continued to demonstrate a level of professionalism and commitment that is unparalleled. We ushered in the first F-35s at Hill AFB, began preparations for the first KC-46 Reserve unit bed down at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and helped with the last Global Positioning System IIF launch. These events represent a small fraction of our operations this year, but demonstrate our ability to remain an integrated, flexible and combat ready force today and in the future. In today's rapidly shifting security environment, it is imperative that we continue to look to the future to determine how to build the future force, develop the team and recapitalize our fleet. As we continue to leverage our innovation, experience and strengths, I am confident we will remain ready for the next 70 years.

Download or read book Air Force Operations and the Law 2014 written by United States Government US Air Force and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-08 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Air Force Operations and the Law Third Edition 2014 is a publication of the Judge Advocate General's School. This book is a reference tool for legal professionals who support the military operations and should be viewed as a secondary authority. As with any publication of secondary authority, this guide should not be used as the basis for action on specific cases. Primary authority, much of which is cited in this edition, should be carefully reviewed.

Download or read book Personnel Recovery written by United States Air Force and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Air Force Doctrine ANNEX 3-50 Personnel Recovery 4 December 2014 Introduction to Personnel Recovery Personnel Recovery Functions Combat Search and Rescue Personnel Recovery Command and Control USAF Combat Search and Rescue Recovery Forces Isolated Personnel

Download or read book Lowry Air Force Base written by Jack Stokes Ballard and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From 1937 to 1994, Lowry Air Force Base, located on the eastern edge of the city of Denver, served the nation and the surrounding community in many distinguished ways. The air base, primarily a technical training center, graduated more than 1.1 million enlisted members and officers in skills ranging from armament to photography, tremendously strengthening the countrys war efforts in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Cold War. In addition, from the 1980s, Lowry Air Force Base remained one of Colorados largest employers, with approximately 10,000 military and civilian men and women, providing an economic impact approaching $1 billion annually. Thus Lowry significantly contributed to maintaining the worlds largest air force and to promoting the accelerated growth of the Denver metro area and Colorado.

Download or read book Fifteenth Air Force against the Axis written by Kevin A. Mahoney and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2013-04-25 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Fifteenth Air Force against the Axis: Combat Missions over Europe during World War II, historian Kevin A. Mahoney provides a detailed combat history of the crucial role played by this air force from November 1943 through May 1945. Presented by month in chronological order, Mahoney describes all the major bombing and fighter missions carried out by this air force within a strategic context. Each chapter includes an introduction describing developments in the evolution of the strategic air campaign against the Germans, highlights the purpose and importance of the month’s operations, and reviews the Luftwaffe’s resistance and changes in tactics and important developments in the Fifteenth Air Force’s organization. Each monthly narrative further explores most missions, detailing the number of aircraft lost during these missions. Losses are based on an exhaustively researched database compiled by Mahoney that contains details of almost 3,000 aircraft. Target damage is mentioned, while enemy opposition is also described for each mission. Appendices include four short essays on bombing operations (planning and flying of missions, tactics and techniques, bomb types, and bombing accuracy), tactics employed by fighter escort in aerial combat and strafing, combat crews and their aircraft (including a comparison of American fighters and bombers, the training of the crews, and their combat tours), and the Fifteenth Air Force command structure (including the use of intelligence, photo and weather reconnaissance, and the considerable effect of weather on Fifteenth Air Force operations). This work of military history is ideal for students and scholars of the air war in Europe.

Download or read book Air Force Doctrine Annex 3 34 Engineer Operations 30 December 2014 written by United States Government Us Air Force and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-06 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Air Force Doctrine ANNEX 3-34 Engineer Operations 30 December 2014Introduction to Engineer OperationsEngineering: The Airman's PerspectiveEngineer SupportEngineer FunctionsInstallations SupportLogistics ServicesCommand & O r g a ni z a t i o nPrime BEEFRED HORSERoles and ResponsibilitiesPresentation of ForcesPlanningExecutionAssessmentConsiderations Across the Range of Military OperationsAppendix A: Prime BEEF/RED HORSE Capability DescriptionsAppendix B: Prime BEEF/RED HORSE Capabilities