The space shuttle Columbia lands on Rogers Dry Lake, Edwards AFB, Calif., after its first orbital mission. This was the first time in history that an orbital vehicle left earth under rocket power and returned via its aircraft-style wings.
For weeks, Operation Epic Fury showcased the breathtaking reach, precision, and persistence of American air and space power: more than 13,000 combat sorties and more than 12,300 targets struck by April 1. But numbers do not tell the most important story. What is truly important is what happened on April…
