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...
 
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Special Section: US Military Posture


Defense Posture at a Glance

New Clout for the CINCs
The 1986 reorganization gave the warfighting commanders a much stronger voice.
By James w. Canan

The Disputed Issue of Risk
The stage is set for a showdown debate on US defense posture.
By Roberts. Dudney

An Air Force for the Lean Years
Budget cuts threaten the gain USAF has made in force effectiveness.
By John T. Correll

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.
By John T. Correll

Any Time, Any Place
SOFs are learning to function together in their new unified command.
By Jeffrey P. Rhodes

The Microelectronics Revolution Rolls On
The mind-boggling progress so far is just a beginning.
By Maj. Gen. John C. Toomay, USAF (Ret.)

America's Headhunter Allies
In World War II, Japanese invaders ran into an additional enemy in Burma.
By C. V. Glines

Viewpoint: Empty Options
Limiting military commitments sounds sensible-until you examine the choices.
By Gen. T. R. Milton, USAF (Ret.)

Jane's All the World's Aircraft Supplement
By John w. R. Taylor

Valor: First at Balikpapan
The 380th Bomb Group flew three of the most daring missions of World War II.
By John L. Frisbee

Iron Gate's Silver Anniversary
Air Force Secretary Aldridge receives this year's Kriendler Award.
By James A. McDonnell, Jr. 104

Departments


Airmail

Washington Watch

The Chart Page

Aerospace World

June Anniversaries

Senior Staff Changes

Index to Advertisers

Viewpoint

Airman's Bookshelf

Valor

Intercom

Coming Events

AFA State Contacts

Unit Reunions

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