Deadly Blue: Battle Stories of the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command

Battle Stories of the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command
Erscheinungsjahr 2009
ISBN: 978-0-8144-1360-9
Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education

Buch, Englisch, 256 Seiten, Format (B × H): 62 mm x 92 mm

The story of any military operation revolves not just around strategies and equipment, but around people. Now for the first time, readers will get an intimate look at the people behind CAS Close Air Support. Their work is both delicate and deadly, their actions rooted in months of planning and executed with split-second timing.Acting as a bridge between special ops ground troops and lethal air power, CAS demands a skill set unparalleled even among the most elite military forces. But just as important is the mindset, dedication, and daring of a very special brand of Airman.Military enthusiasts, history buffs, and readers inspired by stories of exceptional bravery and patriotism will all be drawn to the heroes of Deadly Blue, the Air Force Special Operations Command that orchestrates and executes these critical missions.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pushies, Fred

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Militärwesen Verwaltung, Streitkräfte (Militärwesen)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgments CHAPTER 1 The Origin of the Air Force Special Operations CHAPTER 2 The Fog of War CHAPTER 3 Boots on the Ground CHAPTER 4 SatCom and Saddles CHAPTER 5 Tora Bora, Closing in on bin Laden CHAPTER 6 Diggers and Yanks CHAPTER 7 Austere to Operational CHAPTER 8 Green Hornets over Fallujah CHAPTER 9 Vintage Aircraft and Modern Techniques CHAPTER 10 The Quick Reaction Force CHAPTER 11 Dragons over Iraq CHAPTER 12 Spectre, Owning the Night CHAPTER 13 Operation Medusa CHAPTER 14 Synergy of Command CHAPTER 15 All in the Family CHAPTER 16 The Battle of Najaf CHAPTER 17 Spooky, on Station CHAPTER 18 Urrah! CHAPTER 19 One Period of Darkness Glossary Abbreviations Used in This Book Index

Über Autor(innen)

Fred Pushies is a photographer, journalist, and author specializing in military special operations forces. His photo documentary skills have earned him unparalleled access to elite units including the Navy SEALs, Army Special Forces, and Marine Force Recon.