Valor: Men Against the Sea
The B-29 crew bailed out over the Bay of Bengal, where no air-sea rescue submarines were on station. Raw courage and a stroke of luck brought most of them through.
November 1996
Vol. 79, No. 11
Aerospace Power Makes the Difference
AFA 1996-97 Statement of Policy, adopted by the delegates at the 1996 Air Force Association National C
The Rediscovery of Strategic Airpower
As the deep-attack issue unfolds, the Air Force finds new truth in classic doctrine.
Total Force Never Stops
For many, it's a challenge to balance the heavier operational schedule with employment and family resp
Space Junk
Man-made debris in orbit poses a hazard and must be tracked.
History on the Wing
A dedicated group, the Confederate Air Force, brings aviation history to life.
Technology and Air War
New aerospace technologies promise dramatic change in air combat operations, a noted RAND analyst argu
When Is a Major Not (Exactly) a Major?
When he or she receives a brevet, spot, or other unusual promotion that the US armed forces have tried
AFA 1996 National Convention
AFA recalls the first fifty years of the Air Force Association during its 1996 National Convention and Technology Exposition.
Awards
National aerospace, best crew, citations of honor, and other awards announced during AFA’s 1996 National Convention.
The Outstanding Airmen
AFA honors the Air Force's Outstanding Airmen of the Year at its 1996 National Convention and Technolo
Aerospace Technology Exposition
Industry shows off military advances at AFA's 1996 National Convention and Technology Exposition.
The Legacy of Airpower
From remarks by Air Force Secretary Sheila Widnall and Chief of Staff Gen. Ronald R. Fogleman to the 1
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Strong Spirit “No military authority I know of argues that the twenty-one B-2s currently approved and funded represent an adequate modern bomber force. Secretary of Defense [William J.] Perry and Air Force Chief of Staff [Gen. Ronald R.] Fogleman are...
