It’s the Effect, Stupid
The “ultimate aim in war” is not to destroy a foe, but to make him bend to our will.
November 2006
Vol. 89, No. 11
Highlights from the November 2006 Issue
The $120 Billion Cut
USAF’s most senior leaders warn AFA’s Air & Space Conference about the effect of a new budget crunch.
The Fighting Force Struggles Forward
AFA's Air & Space Conference highlighted the progress and problems of the operational Air Force.
The Concerns of the Troops
Six command chief master sergeants talk about what’s on the minds of today’s airmen.
The Magnificent Memorial
In October, airmen gathered on a promontory above Arlington National Cemetery to dedicate and consecrate an Air Force place of honor.
Lavelle
Unauthorized air strikes in North Vietnam, depicted as “protective reaction” missions, led to his oust
Are Airships for Real?
After decades of military irrelevance, lighter-than-air vehicles could be making a modest comeback.
Chief McKinley
The 15th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force has some timely advice for today’s airmen.
AFA National Convention 2006
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Technology Exposition
The latest and best in aerospace technology was on display at AFA’s annual showcase.
Washington Watch
“No” to Readiness Cuts; Glimmerings of Another “Death Spiral”; RAND’s Two-Tier Air Force ....
Aerospace World
NATO Moves To Buy C-17s NATO wants to buy three or four C-17s for strategic airlift needs, the alliance announced in September. In a letter of intent released Sept. 12, 13 allied nations agreed to jointly buy and fly the...
Verbatim
Well, That’s Important “A recent poll found that nearly three-quarters of those asked could name each of the Three Stooges—Larry, Curly, and Moe—but only 42 percent were able to name the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.”—Brit Hume, Fox...
Action in Congress
Stop the “Valor Thieves”; New Brain Injury Funding; The New Pay Raise ....
O-1 Bird Dog
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China’s Oil Problem—and Ours
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Letters
Cold Feet Not Allowed John Tirpak’s excellent article on the F-35 (“Struggling for Altitude,” September, p. 38) cited the nervousness of government officials over the program’s size, scope, and cost as its biggest threat. To that I would add the...
Complete Contents of November 2006 PDF
PDF Downloads are an Air & Space Forces Association member benefit.It's the Effect, Stupid
The "ultimate aim in war" is not to destroy a foe, but to make him bend to our will.
Washington Watch
"No" to Readiness Cuts; Glimmerings of Another "Death Spiral"; RAND's Two-Tier Air Force ....
The $120 Billion Cut
USA F's most senior leaders warn AFA 's Air & Space Conference about the effect of a new budget crunch.
The Fighting Force Struggles Forward
AFA 's Air & Space Conference highlighted the progress and problems of the operational Air Force.
The Concerns of the Troops
Six command chief master sergeants talk about what's on the minds of today's airmen.
The Magnificent Memorial
In October, airmen gathered on a promontory above Arlington National Cemetery to dedicate and consecrate an Air Force place of honor.
Lavelle
Unauthorized air strikes in North Vietnam, depicted as "protective reaction" missions, led to his ouster as commander of 7th Air Force.
Are Airships for Real?
After decades of military irrelevance, lighter-than-air vehicles could be making a modest comeback.
Chief McKinley
The 15th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force has some timely advice for today's airmen.
Technology Exposition
The latest and best in aerospace technology was on display at AFA's annual showce.se
Awards
These are the Air Force Association National Awards for 2006.
Councils
Air Force and AFA councils appointed for 2006-07
Departments
