Valor: The Only Way Out
When China entered the Korean War in November 1950, several thousand US troops were entrapped near the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea. Their rescue was imperative.
November 1997
Vol. 80, No. 11
Global Force
Air Force Association 1998 Statement of Policy, adopted by the delegates to the Air Force Association
Reserve and Guard on Afterburner
The term “weekend warriors” no longer does justice to the role being played by Air Force Reserve Comma
Defense at the Speed of Light
On patrol, the Airborne Laser will pack enough energy to fire on 40 theater ballistic missiles.
First Flight
As of right now, everything else is a target.
Stamp of Approval
Aviation art can turn up in the smallest places—the corner of an envelope.
Linebacker II
Not since World War II had bombers been employed in an operation of this scope. After 11 days of bombi
Achievements and Challenges
The accomplishments of the US Air Force during its 50 years as a separate service and the promise and challenges of coming decades were the main themes struck by key speakers at the 1997 AFA National Convention in Washington. US...
Aerospace World
Ryan Is New Chief of Staff The Senate on Sept. 24 confirmed Gen. Michael E. Ryan as USAF’s new Chief of Staff. With his Oct. 6 swearing in, he became the 16th officer to serve in that post since the...
Ups and Downs of UN Peacekeeping
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