His first assignment was commanding officer of an Air Corps ground school , and he was promoted to captain .
Howley entered the Officers Reserve Corps in 1932 and was called to active duty in 1940 , eight years later .
Howley 's first assignment was commanding officer of an Air Corps ground school , and he was promoted to captain .
Howley entered the Officers Reserve Corps in 1932 and was called to active duty in 1940 , eight years later .