Beyond the Ground Wars
It is time to think about what comes next.
February 2012
Vol. 95, No. 2
Time To Get Started
The Air Force needs a new bomber. To meet the target date, it needs to begin the process now.
The Last Raptor
There will be no more of the world’s first fifth generation fighter.
Flying High
The legendary U-2 will remain in service until at least 2015, but the Global Hawk is already in use wo
A Revolution for China’s Air Force
The days of antiquated equipment, questionable training, and outdated concepts are over.
France in the Fold
Paris’ return to NATO’s unified command structure paid dividends for the Alliance in Afghanistan and L
Out of Hibernation
After two decades of military decline and costly regional wars, Russia is again investing in—and exerc
Big Plans for the Air Force Museum
A new hangar will bring presidential and R&D aircraft in with the rest of the museum’s collection.
The Saga of Marine One
A new helicopter to transport the President seemed like a shoo-in after 9/11.
Nine Feet Tall
Seven years in Hanoi’s prisons did not dim Robbie Risner’s fighting spirit.
Spirits of Stealth
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 B-2 bombers operate worldwide from their home at Whiteman AFB, Mo....
The Scourge of the Zeppelins
For almost two years, British airmen were unable to stop the German airships as they bombed England wi
The B-29’s Battle of Kansas
Boeing and the Air Force struggled to build B-29s and train their crews in time for the planned offens
Washington Watch
Leaner force, just as mean?; Kansas bait and switch?; Not the end of the world ....
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.orgGuard Now on the Joint Chiefs The National Guard now has a...
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.orgBoots in the Closet “With the end of US military commitments in...
KC-135 Stratotanker
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Dugan’s “Heavy Equipment Operators”
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 “Roles and Missions” Gen. Michael J. Dugan, USAF (Ret.) Address to...
Defense, Demography, and Destiny
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Lords of the Rings
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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.orgUndiplomatic Bombers Rebecca Grant paints an exciting picture of “bomber diplomacy” (December...
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.orgHonors in Los Angeles At the Air Force Ball in Los Angeles,...
