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Be at least 16 years old by 1 June of the flight training year.
Be enrolled in high school* or homeschool during the flight training year.
Be a US citizen **
Have no more than 5 powered flight hours
3.0 current Grade Point Average either with an unofficial GPA Transcript or a registrar/counselor verifiable memorandum.

Notes:

No flight or aviation experience necessary (we teach you to fly!)
No commitment or obligation to the Air Force
*USAFA & AFROTC Cadets may apply through their institutions
**Non-US Citizens regardless of residency status are ineligible to apply

Tinian Island: WWII's Busiest Airfield Comes Back Into Focus

Headquarters Air Force, Office of the Director of Civil Engineers

Video by Patrick Focke

Oct. 24, 2024 | 7:36

At one point in time, Tinian was the largest airfield in the Pacific region. While not currently operational, this historic island is still considered to be one of the most important battlegrounds in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. military today.

Despite its relatively small size of about 39 square miles, this mighty territory in the Mariana Islands quickly became a strategic foothold for both Japanese and American forces following the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. In 1944, the U.S. military captured Tinian, establishing a crucial base for air operations against Japan. The island was home to the U.S. military’s largest B-29 Superfortress fleet, which launched the atomic bombs that ended World War II.

Following the end of WWII, military activity on Tinian ceased, which resulted in the deterioration of its airfields. With the island now re-emerging as a key strategic location for the U.S. military, the 513 ERHS is working alongside Navy Seabees to restore Tinian’s runways and return them to operable conditions.

Don’t miss this captivating video that delves into Tinian’s rich history and explores how Engineers are shaping the island to support the USAF’s mission in 2024 and beyond.

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