The No-Brainers of Robert S. McNamara
His lack of integrity was deeply troubling, but it was the world-class arrogance that did the real mil
August 2009
Vol. 92, No. 8
Highlights from the August 2009 Issue
The Irregular Air Battle
USAF pushes application of advanced airpower to challenges of untraditional warfare.
The Turning Point
A year ago, USAF had a fully funded modernization program. That program has unraveled.
Fighting Under Missile Attack
The Air Force hasn’t thought about air base defense for a while. Now, things are changing.
Russia on the Rebound?
The Kremlin seeks to exorcise the humiliation of its post-Soviet collapse.
High Velocity Maintenance
If all goes as planned, this new initiative will cut the time that airplanes are out of service.
The Legend of Frank Luke
His spectacular combat run lasted just 18 days before he flew into myth and mystery on his last missio
2009 Space Almanac
Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.orgThe US military space operation in facts and figures. Audio of this...
2009-10 AFA Nominees
Candidates for national offices and the Board of Directors.
Washington Watch
Fight of the century over?; USAF’s “calculated risk”; Thumbs-up for Corley ....
What Does JSF Really Cost?
Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.orgAt a recent Pentagon briefing, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates remarked, “This...
Air Force World
Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org F-16 Pilot Killed in Crash Capt. George B. Houghton, 28, of...
Verbatim
Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.orgStern Warning “We will not accept North Korea as a nuclear weapons...
Mosquito
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De Seversky’s Definition
Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org “What is Airpower?” Alexander P. de Seversky Air Force Magazine Arlington,...
Great Guns!
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Letters
Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.orgMove On the Deterrent I read with interest your editorial in the...
Books
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AFA National Report
Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.orgAir Force Week in Utah Air Force Association chapters have celebrated Air...
Complete Contents of August 2009 PDF
PDF Downloads are an Air & Space Forces Association member benefit.The No-Brainers of Robert S. McNamara
His lack of integrity was deeply troubling, but it was the world-class arrogance that did the real military damage.
The Irregular Air Battle
USAF pushes application of advanced airpower to challenges of untraditional warfare.
The Turning Point
A year ago, USAF had a fully funded modernization program. That program has unraveled.
Fighting Under Missile Attack
The Air Force hasn't thought about air base defense for a while. Now, things are changing.
Russia on the Rebound?
The Kremlin seeks to exorcise the humiliation of its post-Soviet collapse
High Velocity Maintenance
If all goes as planned, this new initiative will cut the time that airplanes are out of service.
The Legend of Frank Luke
His spectacular combat run lasted just 18 days before he flew into myth and mystery on his last mission.
2009 Space Almanac
The US military space operation in facts and figures.
2009-10 AFA Nominees
Candidates for national offices and the Board of Directors.
