Introduces members of the United States Air Force who commited acts of heroism since September 11, 2001, including a Reservist at the Pentagon, a medic in Afghanistan, and a fighter pilot in Iraq, and describes their accomplishments. 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. Interest Level: 3-6 Reading Level: 5.3 ATOS Book Level: 5.3 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: .5 AR Quiz: 149917EN Lexile Measure: 860 Guided Reading Level: O.