Valor: The Valley of Death
Maj. Bernard Fisher won a rare distinction in the bloody battle to defend an outpost at A Shau.
July 1998
Vol. 81, No. 7
Joint Fire Drill
The Army wants the ground force commander to control all "fires"--whether they support the ground oper
Washington Watch: The New Space Plan
Our dependence on space, already considerable, is about to rise enormously. That makes it an area of v
The B-2 and Beyond
The long range airpower panel says we should upgrade the B-2 to its full potential-and start planning
The B-2 Proves a Point
Its first forward deployment was a huge success. All that melted away in the torrential Pacific rains
Sizing Up the Air Guard
It's the busiest of the reserve components in any of the services, yet its reenlistment rates are the
The Distillation of the Defense Industry
Today's Big 5 aerospace firms incorporate what, not so long ago, were 51 separate companies.
The Base Closure Flap
Opposition to closing more bases centers on claims that the Clinton Administration subverted the last
Readiness in a Downdraft
Most units are not as ready as they should be--and everybody knows it.
Plotting a Course for Health Care
Military medical leaders cite the problems and the prospects at an AFA symposium.
When the Color Line Ended
Fifty years ago this month, racial segregation was abolished in the armed forces.
Why We Still Need Deterrence
The Pentagon says we can reduce nuclear weapons but not eliminate them entirely.
Aerospace World
F-22 Returns to Skies The Air Force’s F-22 Raptor on May 17 began the formal flight test stage of its development with an 80-minute sortie at Edwards AFB, Calif. Lt. Col. Steve Rainey flew the aircraft, becoming the first Air...
New Flight Safety Record
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Straight Up and Down
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That Others May Live
An individual needs skill and determination to get through
