Title: Air war over America : Sept. 11 alters face of air defense mission /
Authors: Filson, Leslie.
Publisher: Headquarters 1st Air Force, Public Affairs Office : [U.S. G.P.O., Supt. of Docs., distributor]
Year: 2003
Subjects: United States.; United States.; United States.; United States. Reserves.; Air defenses United States; September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001.; United States Air National Guard.
Abstract: Describes America's air sovereignty mission in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Contents: "Cold warriors: ready, alert and willing." America's air defense mission changes with Soviet tide -- "New era, new struggles: surviving the post-Cold War." Air National Guard protects America's air borders from the frightening, wily unknown -- "9.11.01. Air war over America begins." Day of terror: nation's air controllers, military fliers and crews fight for America's skies -- "American stories: Sept. 11 brings new resolve." Air defenders steadfast amid terror and tragedy.