Valor: When an Enemy Was a Friend
Brown's B-17 was perhaps the most heavily damaged bomber to return from combat. It survived because of an enemy's act of chivalry.
January 1997
Vol. 80, No. 1
Flak Ahead for the F-22
"Bolt-on stealth" is not a real alternative. It provides a third of the capability for 90 percent of t
Future Engagement
USAF foresees an increased role for space in an Air Force that will be the nation's "strategic instrum
The Core Compentencies of the Force
At AFA's symposium, USAF leaders laid out six critical capabilities that will make aerospace power "de
The Warren Missileers
Missile crews stand prepared with the ultimate deterrent.
Over the Cliff
When you hit 65, you are suddenly--very suddenly--out of the military health-care system.
Aviation Hall of Fame
More than 150 aviation greats have been enshrined in Dayton.
Closing the Doctrine Gap
Joint doctrine perpetuates a "land-centric" focus because it is largely based on Army concepts. That m
Miracle in the Desert
In a matter of weeks, the Air Force established a more secure hub for Southern Watch operations and mo
In the Beginning, There Was Arpanet
The roots of the Internet can be traced to the Defense Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency.
Aerospace World
JSF Competition Narrows The Department of Defense selected two industrial teams, led by Boeing and Lockheed Martin, to develop Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) flying demonstrators. The November 16 announcement eliminated the McDonnell Douglas/Northrop Grumman/British Aerospace contractor team from the high-stakes...
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Fatal Flaw “Nuclear weapons are inherently dangerous, hugely expensive, militarily inefficient, and morally indefensible. . . . I realize that the notion nuclear weapons bring security–the idea that somehow we were in charge, that somehow all of this was infallible...
