November 1983

Vol. 66, No. 11

 
Highlights from the November 1983 Issue

 
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Special Section: AFA National Convention


Statecraft and Strategy in the Nuclear Shadow
The Air Force Association's Statement of Policy for 1983-84.

Time, Momentum, and the Margin of Technology
An Air Force Association policy paper on "Force Modernization and R&D."

The "Magic Weapon" Is People
An Air Force Association policy paper on "Defense Manpower Issues."

Again, the Big Lie
The President's National Security Advisor calls for a defense consensus.
By William P. Clark

Imagination Shapes the Future
New technologies and new ideas are vital to American security.
By Caspar W. Weinberger

Facts the Headlines Don't Tell
Public understanding is ultimately the bedrock of Air Force effectiveness.
By Verne Orr

Standing Tall
We can't slacken our efforts to keep our forces strong and ready.
By Gen. Charles A. Gabriel, USAF

Awards at the 1983 Air Force Association National Convention

Solid Systems for Troubled Times
By James w. Canan

Aerospace Industry Roll of Honor

An Outstanding Week for the Outstanding Airmen
By William P. Schlitz

Filling in the Educational Potholes
By Lt. Col. Harold E. Rafuse, USAF

The Idea Exchange
By Capt. Patricia R. Rogers, USAF

Features


Change and Continuity
By F. Clifton Berry, Jr.

Crime and Nonpunishment
By Gen. T. R. Milton, USAF (Ret.)

An Eagle for All Arenas
The F-1 SE candidate is put through its paces and found "impressive."
By Steve Ritchie

The Revolutionary Evolution of the F-16XL
Inspired design distinguishes the F-16XL dual role fighter candidate.
By F. Clifton Berry, Jr.

Smart and Standing Off
Armament Division works quietly to make the munitions that will win.
By Edgar Ulsamer

Myth and Reality in El Salvador
Central America's similarities with Vietnam are superficial ones.
By Gen. T. R. Milton, USAF (Ret.)

An American Militiaman at West Point
The Long Gray Line honors Jimmy Doolittle with its Thayer Award.
By James W. Canan

Valor: One-Man Air Force
By John L. Frisbee

Departments


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In Focus . . .

Aerospace World

Index to Advertisers

Capitol Hill

Viewpoint

The Bulletin Board

Senior Staff Changes

This Is AFA

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