Windsock

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Excerpt from Windsock: 1940 AnnualEvery six weeks a new class of embryonic Air Corps Officers begins a rigorous course of training at one of the nine primary training centers. Probably without exception each individual has formed a pre-co'nceived notion of the future that lies ahead of him. The picture he usually visualizes for himself is based on a few facts and a fertile imagination. Presented here are a few more facts which may in some measure alter, but certainly not dull, that picture.Upon graduation from Kelly and receipt of those coveted wings, every man goes on active duty for a period of not less than one year. Subject to congressional appropriation and the suitability of the individual, this tour of duty may be extended from year to year not to exceed seven years. After that a regular commission is necessary in order to remain on active duty.During his tour of active duty the new second lieutenant has ample time and opportunity to move about and see the country.Following is a list of the important air bases in the United States and her poss ions: Mitchell Field, Long Island, New York. Hamilton Field, California.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully, any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.