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Whether soaring above the battlefields of the twentieth century or delivering precision air strikes during the wars in Iraq, U.S. Air Force pilots have long been the guardians of the sky. Author Wilson Camelo relates the distinguished history of this organization and takes the reader inside its current operations, cutting-edge aircraft, and exciting careers.

From a ragtag collection of former colonial militia to the cutting-edge fighting force of the twenty-first century, the United States Army has always answered the call to serve its country. Today, its members are needed throughout the world to protect U.S. interests, provide humanitarian aid, and to maintain peace. The U.S. Army and Military Careers takes the reader inside this military branch s history, describing its current operations and structure, exploring the career paths it offers, and spotlighting the equipment and the soldiers who keep America free.