October 1983

Vol. 66, No. 10

 
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Special Section: Warriors and Achievers


In the Footsteps of Giants
AFA honors the airmen on the cutting edge of today's Air Force.
By Lt. Col. Robert w. Nicholson, USAF

All-Stars in Reserve
Four awards recognize first-class performances by ANG and AFRES people.
By William P. Schlitz

Total Force for the Common Defense
The Air Reserve Forces are an integral part of the US defense structure.
By James W. Lucas

Warriors Every Day of the Week
There's nothing "part-time" about the modern and capable Air Force Reserve.
By Maj. Gen. Sloan R. Gill, USAF

Readier Than Ever
ANG people are combat-ready warriors who are "caring and committed."
By Maj. Gen. John B. Conaway, USAF

The Warrior Spirit
Project Warrior emphasizes the "flying and fighting" Air Force.
By Capt. Valerie Elbow, USAF

Features


A Malicious Miscalculation
The Soviets show their true colors during the Korean airliner massacre.
By F. Clifton Berry, Jr.

Early Retirement for B-52G
Why the 8-1 B's production run won 't squeeze out the ATB.
By Edgar Ulsamer

What Ike Really Said / By
"Military-industrial complex " is a shibboleth of knee-jerk military critics.
By Russell E. Dougherty

Technical Training Tops in Texas
ATC produces professional airmen at the "University of Sheppard AFB."
By William P. Schlitz

Air Force Medicine on the Move
Maintaining maximum combat readiness is the Medical Service mission.
By Capt. Michael B. Perini, USAF

The Soviets Are Violating Arms-Control Accords
But the number and nature of possible US responses are few and weak.
By Edgar Ulsamer

Jane's All the World's Aircraft Supplement
Entries on the all-composites Avtek 400 and "new" Skyfox trainer.
By John W. R. Taylor

Contrails and Big Sticks
Airpower is the way to show the flag in turbulent Central America.
By Gen. T. A. Milton, USAF (Ret.)

The People Who Help Keep the Air Force Strong
They' re the kind of people on this year's AFA "Team of the Year."
By James A. McDonnell, Jr.

Valor: "That Others May Live" I By John L. Frisbee
The ARRS motto describes perfectly how Bill Pitsenbarger saw his duty.

Departments


Airmail

In Focus . . .

Capitol Hill

Aerospace World

Index to Advertisers

Viewpoint

Airman's Bookshelf

The Bulletin Board

Senior Staff Changes

Intercom

Unit Reunions

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