Coming Back In Space
Vital military payloads are still on the ground, but USAF is rebuilding its launch capability to be st
February 1987
Vol. 70, No. 2
Highlights from the February 1987 Issue
2000 Is (Nearly) Now
By the turn of the century, USAF—building on work already in progress—may be testing powerplants that
Goldwater’s Parting Shot
As he heads into retirement, Sen. Barry Goldwater blasts congressmen who vote for pork in the barrel rather than defense on the line.
The Worst Money We Could Save
The armed services their wounds barely healed from the recruiting and retention disasters that gutted their ranks in the late 1970s and early 1980s, may be headed for another military manpower crisis. That, anyway, is the opinion of Secretary of...
Valor: The Pinnacle of Professionalism
Col. Ralph Parr's unique combination of achievements spans three wars and 8,000 hours of fighter time.
Complete Contents of February 1987 PDF
PDF Downloads are an Air & Space Forces Association member benefit.Special Section: Aerospace Technology
Coming Back in Space
A national strategy will guide the US drive toward assured access to space.
2000 Is (Nearly) Now
Propulsion work now ongoing presages the aircraft engines of the next century.
Coming Up Short in Software
Quantum leaps in hardware are challenging the military's software engineers.
Trumps in Danger
Neglect of science and technology could leave the US with a weakened hand.
The Newest Eagle
A meatier F-15-the deep-interdiction E model-made its debut in December.
Features
The Worst Money We Could Save
Shortsighted budget cuts threaten to precipitate another manpower crisis.
Goldwater's Parting Shot
The retiring Senator blasts Congress for its attitude toward defense.
Top Guns
Airmen at the William Tell air-to-air competition are the best of the best.
The Bay of Piglets
US Central American policy may fall casualty to the lranagua affair.
Three Battle Arenas: A Situation Report
An AFA symposium addresses topics ranging from nuclear testing to space.
Jane's All the World's Aircraft Supplement
Industrial Associates of the Air Force Association
Valor: The Pinnacle of Professionalism
Aggressiveness characterized the 641-mission career of Col. Ralph Parr.
1986 SCAMP Scholarship Winners
Six young students benefit from fundraising by the annual Air Force Ball.
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