Valor: First at Balikpapan
In August 1943, crews of the 380th Bomb Group flew three of the most daring missions of World War II.
June 1988
Vol. 71, No. 6
Highlights from the June 1988 Issue
Where’s the Threat?
Writing in the Washington Post February 14, Patrick Cockburn of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace declares that Kremlinology is a dead art. Mr. Cockburn argues that we no longer need to analyze scraps of information or search for subtle...
New Clout for the CINCs
The 1986 reorganization gave the warfighting commanders a much stronger voice in decisions affecting U
The Disputed Issue of Risk
The Pentagon thinks that defense budget cuts have put national security at risk. Many in Congress disa
An Air Force for the Lean Years
Budget cuts threaten to wipe out the gain USAF has made in force effectiveness. The immediate concerns
The Uncertain Lifeline
The defense industrial base issue is hot again. The US has no real capacity for wartime mobilization o
Any Time Any Place
Special Operations forces, rebuilt in the aftermath of "Desert One," are learning to function together
America’s Headhunter Allies
In World War II, Japanese invaders ran into an additional enemy in Burma—Naga tribesmen whose methods
Defense Posture at a Glance
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New Clout for the CINCs
The 1986 reorganization gave the warfighting commanders a much stronger voice.
The Disputed Issue of Risk
The stage is set for a showdown debate on US defense posture.
An Air Force for the Lean Years
Budget cuts threaten the gain USAF has made in force effectiveness.
What's Bugging the Troops
USAF's top enlisted man describes the five issues of greatest concern.
Features
Where's the Threat?
It's a mistake to believe that the Soviet Union suddenly means us well.
Any Time, Any Place
SOFs are learning to function together in their new unified command.
The Microelectronics Revolution Rolls On
The mind-boggling progress so far is just a beginning.
America's Headhunter Allies
In World War II, Japanese invaders ran into an additional enemy in Burma.
Viewpoint: Empty Options
Limiting military commitments sounds sensible-until you examine the choices.
Jane's All the World's Aircraft Supplement
Valor: First at Balikpapan
The 380th Bomb Group flew three of the most daring missions of World War II.
Iron Gate's Silver Anniversary
Air Force Secretary Aldridge receives this year's Kriendler Award.
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