Air Force Now 226 Part 2
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The original agency catalog description reads: Audience: Air Force Commander's Call. Synopsis: This "Air Force Now" episode has three segments. Segment one: never again - the air defense of Hawaii. In December 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, an event that was devastating and humiliating to the United States. Today, our readiness posture in Hawaii is an entirely different story, thanks to the Hawaii Air National Guard and the 326th Air Division at Wheeler Air Force Base. Segment two: Vote spot. This year you have an excellent opportunity to help determine the future direction of this country. Please vote. Segment three: Against the odds - the Tom Peter story. Major Tom Peter was diagnosed as having leukemia and given as little as six months to live. His only hope was a bone marrow transplantation. The only suitable donor was his youngest daughter. Through sheer determination and inspiring inner strength, Major Peter overcame tragedy and triumphantly returned to the cockpit. Purpose: Explains the Air Force mission and accomplishments.
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Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense