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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZAug. 4, 2014Air Mobility Command Aeromedical Evacuation
        The Air Force Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) System is a unique and significant part of the nation’s mobility resources. Its mission is to provide time sensitive, mission critical en route care to patients to and between medical treatment facilities. 

    Aug. 29, 2005Air National Guard
        The Air National Guard has both a federal and state mission. The dual mission, a provision of the U. S. Constitution, results in each guardsman holding membership in the National Guard of his or her state and in the National Guard of the United States. 

    Aug. 31, 2006Air Traffic Control - 1C1X1
        Air traffic controllers, or ATCs, direct the movement of aircraft into and out of military airfields all over the world and track aircraft by radar and give voice instructions by radio. 

    Jan. 6, 2004Air University
        Air University provides the full spectrum of Air Force education from pre-commissioning to all levels of professional military education, including degree granting and professional continuing education for officers, enlisted and civilian personnel throughout their careers. 

    Aug. 31, 2006Airborne Battle Management - 1A4X1
        Tomorrow's battles will be won not just with superior firepower, but with superior battlefield information. Air battle managers are trained to manage this valuable information as Airborne Warning Command and Control Systems operators. 

    Aug. 28, 2006Aircraft Loadmaster - 1A2X1
        Loadmasters perform their duties during extensive trips to all areas of the world. They are responsible for supervising the loading and unloading of cargo, vehicles and people on a variety of aircraft. 

    Oct. 4, 2010AN/ASQ-236 Radar Pod
        The AN/ASQ-236 Radar Pod contains synthetic aperture radar that provides detailed maps for surveillance, coordinate generation and bomb impact assessment purposes. This technology provides Combat Air Forces with the ability to precisely geo-locate points of interest. 

    July 25, 2003Army and Air Force Exchange Service
        The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (the Exchange) has an enduring mission to provide quality merchandise and services to its customers at competitively low prices and to generate earnings which provide a dividend to support morale, welfare and recreation programs.1

        


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