What is the distance between Des Moines Iowa to Colorado Springs Colorado?
It is 741.25 miles according to MapQuest.
The royal navy was large enough to stop a German invasion but not if they would be attacked from the air so before an invasion Hitler needed aerial superiority. He tried to destroy all RAF bases and Rolls Royce factories to stop the RAF. The main reasons the RAF succeeded were that they had Radar and Germany greatly underestimated its effectiveness. Radar combined with skilled pilots and good planes helped stop the Germans also German fighters had small fuel tanks and could only be over England for 20 minuets before needing to turn back.
What is the Air Force Band like?
The Air Force Band is one of the premier (or "special") bands of the armed forces, most of which are based in or around Washington, DC. It is comprised of six ensembles: the Air Force Strings, the Airmen of Note (a jazz big band), the Ceremonial Brass, a concert band, Max Impact (a rock band), and the Singing Sergeants (a mixed choral ensemble). It is a highly professional ensemble, with a challenging audition and high expectations. In addition to nationwide tours, the band also performs in the DC area, often with high-profile guest artists.
Can you join the army with old felony?
It's possible, but highly unlikely to the point of being virtually impossible.
What is the name of the air force's investigative service for crimes?
OSI (Office of Special Investigations)
What is the mandatory retirement age in the Air Force?
For officer retirements check out: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/promotions/l/blofficerprom.htm
What does ab mean in the air force?
Either Airman Basic or Air Base.
Air Force Bases drop the word 'Force" when they position a base in another country like Japan. An Example is Kadena Air Base Japan on the island of Okinawa. It's NOT Kadena Air Force Base."
The US Air Force always owned the B-17F named the "Memphis Belle". The USAF took back ownership of the Belle. It was dismantled and taken back to Air Force Museum where it is undergoing a full restoration that was supposed to take almost 8 years. Odd---if only the Air Force has spent a fraction of the money on it while it was in Memphis, the bomber could have been refurbished and keep in good order.
Can you wear wear round black diamond earrings in air force uniform?
Yes. The only unauthorized type of earring you can wear is if its "hoop" or "dangling" style. Studs and pearls are allowed.
How do you enroll into the Air Force?
Find the nearest Air Force recruiter and talk to that person. Think carefully before signing up. You will probably be headed to the war zone in Afghanistan.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas TX to Gulf Shores?
The approximate driving time and mileage information -
Between: Dallas, TX
and: Gulf Shores, AL
Driving miles: 640
Driving time: 10 hrs
- is based on traveling non-stop in good driving conditions. Driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend travel time such as weather, road work, border crossings, and rush hour traffic in urban areas. Mileage denotes actual road miles covered as opposed to Point A to Point B linear distances on a map.
Operation Homecoming involved the transport of released POWs during Jan to April 1973. I don't find anything about October 1973. But most links only reference their transport to Philippines or Hawaii, and not to the US mainland. Here are some links; these might have a clue.
Photo of one airman kissing the tarmac at Hickam, Hawaii.
http://starbulletin.com/2003/02/14/news/story2.HTML
Info on POWs released by Operation Homecoming and others who escaped or were released earlier.
http://www.afa.org/magazine/Aug1999/0899pow.asp
http://www.axpow.org/stories-february2003.htm
List of 722 POWs
http://www.faraway-soclose.org/returnees.HTML
Did the us air force utilize military police as tunnel rats during the VietNam war?
Tunnel rats were a common tactic for all branches involved, all that's required is that you're small enough to fit down the hole and can carry a flashlight and pistol.
When did Organization of United States Air Force Units in the Gulf War happen?
Organization of United States Air Force Units in the Gulf War happened in 1991.