| Description |
32 p. : col. ill., maps ; 27 cm. |
| Series |
Acts of courage : inside America's military
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| Note |
Includes glossary. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index. |
| Contents |
Attacked! - War in Iraq - "Is there anybody in here?" - Rescue at the Pentagon - Courage under fire - Giving his life - The Warthog is hit - Back to base - Directing jets - Danger on the rooftop - "Definitely danger" - "Heroes in our ranks" - More Air Force heroes. |
| Summary |
This book recounts the stories of U.S. airmen who have acted with courage from the action of Staff Sergeant Earl Covel, who risked enemy gunfire to direct fighter jets that saved teammates to the action of Senior Airman Jason Cunningham, who gave his life while giving medical care to others. |
| Audience |
4-8 Medialog, Inc. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR Middle Grades RL 5.3 0.5 quiz: 149917 |
| Subject |
United States. Air Force -- Biography.
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Soldiers -- United States.
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Iraq War, 2003-
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Afghan War, 2001-
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| ISBN |
9781617724473 (lib.) |
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1617724475 (lib.) |
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