Valor: Courage, Heroism, Valor
Throughout his life, Eddie Rickenbacker overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles to become a national hero and a major figure in American aviation.
December 1988
Vol. 71, No. 12
Highlights from the December 1988 Issue
Of MiGs and Plowshares
Kremlin-watchers have had plenty to watch since General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev came to power in March 1985. He moves with great sweeps and flourishes in the foreign-policy arena, often catching the West insufficiently prepared to respond. In the eyes of...
Tradition and Change in ATC
Air Training Command has begun the most sweeping round of changes in thirty years.
Always Good—And Often Superb
ATC hopes to put an extra edge on new pilots as it moves to a dual-track specialized training program.
Apprentices With a Difference
Where should tech school end and on-the-job training take over? For jet engine mechanics, it appears t
It Isn’t Over ‘Til It’s Over
Ending basic training too abruptly caused problems. But Lackland-like discipline all through tech scho
Austerity Is Relative
Defense consumes less of the GNP than it once did, while entitlement programs consume more. Even so, t
The Battle Log of Birdman Silver
Nobody in his unit ever called him "Stumpy." He flew through enemy fire with rare skill. When a chance
Defense and Fiscal Reality””
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Tradition and Change in ATC
Air Training Command begins the most sweeping round of changes in thirty years.
Always Good-and Often Superb
ATC hopes dual-track specialized training will give new pilots an extra edge.
Apprentices With a Difference
Where should tech school end and on-the-job training take over?
It Isn't Over 'Til It's Over
Student airmen now decompress by phases from the rigid discipline of Lackland.
More Hands for Base Defense
If a forward base is attacked, everyone must help with defense and recovery.
Improvise. Adapt. Overcome.
Battle damage repair is not dependent on the availability of standard parts.
The Fast-Moving World of Simulators
The simulators of today can do just about everything except fly.
Features
Of MiGs and Plowshares
Mr. Gorbachev's methods are more genteel, but the goal is the same.
The Troops Behind the Trainers
The 12th Flying Training Wing makes its aging T-37s and T-38s work like new.
Viewpoint: How Secure Is Space?
A lack of retaliatory capability endangers our assets in this military arena.
Photo Finish
The state of the reconnaissance art is even better than it used to be.
The Battle Log of Birdman Silver
He held no rank, received no pay, but flew many vital Signal Corps missions.
Courage, Heroism, Valor
Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker possessed these three virtues in abundance.
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