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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZFeb. 14, 2005RC-135U Combat Sent
        The RC-135U Combat Sent provides strategic electronic reconnaissance information to the president, secretary of defense, Department of Defense leaders, and theater commanders. 

    May 23, 2012RC-135V/W Rivet Joint
        ​The RC-135V/W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft supports theater and national level consumers with near real time on-scene intelligence collection, analysis and dissemination capabilities. 

    Oct. 31, 2007RQ-11B Raven
        The RQ-11B Raven small unmanned aircraft system provides real-time direct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and target information for Air Force Security Forces. The Raven falls into the class of Air Force small UAS known as man-packable UAS. 

    Dec. 10, 2009RQ-170 Sentinel
        The RQ-170 is a low observable unmanned aircraft system being developed, tested and fielded by the Air Force. It will provide reconnaissance and surveillance in support of the joint forces commander. 

    Oct. 27, 2014RQ-4 Global Hawk
        The RQ-4 Global Hawk is a high-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft with an integrated sensor suite that provides global all-weather, day or night intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capability. 

    Nov. 1, 2007Scan Eagle
        The Scan Eagle small unmanned aircraft system, or UAS, provides real-time direct situational awareness and force protection information for Air Force security forces expeditionary teams. The Scan Eagle is a Group 2 Small UAS. 

    Sept. 1, 2006Security Forces - 3P0X1
        Security Forces personnel are the Air Force's first line of defense and it is their job to maintain the rule of law on all Air Force bases and installations. All police activities associated with an Air Force base fall under this career field. 

    Sept. 22, 2015Sniper Pod
        Sniper pods provide improved long-range target detection/identification and continuous stabilized surveillance for all missions, including close air support of ground forces. The Sniper pod enables aircrews to detect and identify weapon caches and individuals carrying armaments. 

    April 25, 2003Sonic Boom
        Sonic boom is an impulsive noise similar to thunder. It is caused by an object moving faster than sound -- about 750 miles per hour at sea level. 

    July 27, 2020Special Reconnaissance
        Special reconnaissance Airmen are special tactics operators with unique training to conduct multi-domain reconnaissance and surveillance across the spectrum of conflict with focus on lethal and non-lethal air-to-ground integration of airpower. 

    Feb. 5, 2013Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape Specialists - 1T0XX
        Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialists are the only DoD specialty specifically trained, equipped, organized, and employed to conduct SERE operations for the duration of their career. 

    Sept. 14, 2005T-1A Jayhawk
        The T-1A Jayhawk is a medium-range, twin-engine jet trainer used in the advanced phase of specialized undergraduate pilot training for students selected to fly airlift or tanker aircraft. It also supports navigator training for the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and international services. 

    Sept. 23, 2005T-38 Talon
        The T-38 Talon is a twin-engine, high-altitude, supersonic jet trainer used in a variety of roles because of its design, economy of operations, ease of maintenance, high performance and exceptional safety record. 

    March 28, 2003T-6A Texan II
        The T-6A Texan II is a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer designed to train Joint Primary Pilot Training, or JPPT, students in basic flying skills common to U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots. 

    Sept. 1, 2006Tactical Aircraft Maintenance - 2A5X3
        Tactical Aircraft Maintenance personnel are responsible for the condition of the Air Force's flying fleet, and for the safety of its flying team.7

        


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