Deterring the Dragon in the South China Sea
Arms sales to Vietnam may be a trifle, but the message is paramount.
July 2016
Vol. 99, No. 7
Fifty Years of Mission in the Mountain
USAF’s Cheyenne Mountain complex is, in some ways, busier than ever.
Ground-Based Question Mark
The nation needs a Minuteman III replacement, but the looming nuclear modernization bill is daunting.
The Second Offset
When the Soviets achieved nuclear parity, the US regained its military advantage—through technology.
Thunderbirds
Meet the Air Force’s highest-profile ambassadors and recruiting tools.
The Yom Kippur Airlift
It has become popular to discount the value of Operation Nickel Grass, but its importance to Israel wa
Air Force Strategy and Inherent Resolve
In this war, airpower is the weapon of choice because of its inherent flexibility.
The P-51’s Turbulent Development
The legendary aircraft’s designers overcame significant developmental pains creating the iconic fighter.
Action in Congress
Will the F-35 Remain Joint?
Letters
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Air Force World
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Screenshot
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Verbatim
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F-35 Lightning II
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Where The Generals Are
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Books
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Russia Cheats
There is no reason to expect Russia to break a habit of ignoring its arms control and treaty obligations. By doing this, it has
Aperture
Disappearing fighter fleet; No rescue from a sixth gen fighter;
