March 1987

Vol. 70, No. 3

 
Highlights from the March 1987 Issue

Where the Deficit Didn’t Come From

In 1986, the federal budget deficit reached $220.7 billion, and amount equal to 5.2 percent of the Gross National Product (GNP). The American public is justified in finding this unacceptable and in asking what went wrong and where the fault...
 
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Special Section: Soviet Aerospace Almanac


Moscow's Military-Industrial Complex
The Soviet economy is structured to serve the power of the Communist state.
By William F. Scott

Aeroflot
The USSR's state airline constitutes an essentially full-time air reserve.
By Harriet Fast Scott

Top Leaders of the Soviet Armed Forces
By Harriet Fast Scott

Organization of the Soviet Armed Forces
By Harriet Fast Scott

Senior Military Leadership Changes for 1986
By Harriet Fast Scott

Melochi
This collection of small items offers a glimpse of everyday life in the USSR.

Soviet Aerospace Almanac 1987

Gallery of Soviet Aerospace Weapons
By John w. R. Taylor

Features


Where the Deficit Didn't Come From
Myths and misconceptions abound on the subject of spending for defense.
By David L. Gray

The Defense Budget

Yukon Lightning
A-10 units gather in Alaska for a first-of-its-kind tactical exercise.
By Capt. Rana Pennington, USAF

New Roadmap for AirLand Battle
The tactical air for9es plan how best to apply airpower to the ground war.
By Edgar Ulsamer

Chappell's Pragmatic Strategy
Rep. Bill Chappell relies on consensus to secure support for a strong defense.
By Brian Green

A Shortage of Solomons
US and Israeli policies in the Mideast may work against our common interests.
By Gen. T. R. Milton, USAF (Ret.)

Valor: Long Night at Mo Due
Two Air Force FACs blunted an enemy onslaught to save embattled ground forces.
By John L. Frisbee

The Goldwater Connection
The outspoken Air Force advocate is honored at the Jimmy Doolittle Salute.
By Arthur Hyland

Departments


Airmail

In Focus . . .

Capitol Hill

Aerospace World

Senior Staff Changes

Index to Advertisers

Airman's Bookshelf

Intercom

AFA State Contacts

Unit Reunions

Coming Events

There I Was . . .