Ghost Dance at the Apocalypse
You cannot wish away the realities of the nuclear age.
February 2007
Vol. 90, No. 2
Highlights from the February 2007 Issue
The Raptor in the Real World
The F-22 Raptor isn’t a novelty anymore. It’s in squadron service, pulling duty around the world.
Strategic Force
With or without nukes, USAF’s B-2s and B-52s can signal a warning or deliver a punch between the eyes.
Safeside in the Desert
Two years ago, security forces airmen mounted a campaign that still reverberates in defense circles.
The Pentagon Papers
A secret study of the Vietnam War set off an incredible sequence of events.
Bombers Over Korea
The Superfortresses and Invaders seemed over the hill, until they were needed in Korea.
UAVs—The Next Generation
The future lineup will include UAVs that can refuel, “see”obstacles, and fly in formation.
The 90-Year Tanker Saga
Start with a World War I Russian pilot and go from there to US power projection.
High Plains Lifters
Start with a World War I Russian pilot and go from there to US power projection.
Lavelle, Nixon, and the White House Tapes
Tape recordings from the Nixon White House shed new light on an old controversy.
Aerospace World
Three Airmen Die in Iraq Three airmen assigned to the 447th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron’s explosive ordnance division were killed on Jan. 7 by the explosion of a vehicle-borne improvised exposive device. TSgt. Timothy R. Weiner of Tamarac, Fla., SrA....
Washington Watch
Strikes in the City; High Problems of Low Numbers; 654 Airplanes on the Block ....
Verbatim
You Could Look It Up “You have not yet had a situation … where you have two clearly defined and opposing groups vying not only for power but for territory. What you do have is sectarian violence that seems to...
Action in Congress
More Care for Veterans; Doctor Wait Times Drop; Medals Under a Microscope ....
C-124 Globemaster II
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Schriever’s “Space Superiority” Speech
Maj. Gen. Bernard A. Schriever Commander, Western Development Division, Air Research and Development Command Address to Astronautics Symposium Air Force Office of Scientific Research San Diego Feb. 19, 1957 FULL TEXT VERSION Sputnik was still months away, but Maj. Gen....
Entitlement Nation
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Radio Free Rabbit
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Letters
About the 40,000 Drawdown Having been a member of the Air Force Association soon after I enlisted in 1993, I can’t tell you how many times I have read your defense of almost every single Air Force weapon system while...
Books
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Complete Contents of February 2007 PDF
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You cannot wish away the realities of the nuclear age.
Washington Watch
Strikes in the City; High Problems of Low Numbers; 654 Airplanes on the Block ....
The Raptor in the Real World
The F-22 Raptor isn't a novelty anymore. It's in squadron service, pulling duty around the world.
Strategic Force
With or without nukes, USAF's B-2s and B-52s can signal a warning or deliver a punch between the eyes.
Safeside in the Desert
Two years ago, security forces airmen mounted a campaign that still reverberates in defense circles.
The Pentagon Papers
A secret study of the Vietnam War set off an incredible sequence of events.
Bombers Over Korea
The Superfortresses and Invaders seemed over the hill, until they were needed in Korea.
UAVs-The Next Generation
The future lineup will include UAVs that can refuel, "see" obstacles, and fly in formation.
The 90-YearTanker Saga
Start with a World War I Russian pilot and go from there to US power projection.
High Plains Lifters
The Wyoming Guard and Air Mobility Command have launched the "active associate" concept.
Lavelle, Nixon, and the White House Tapes
Tape recordings from the Nixon White House shed new light on an old controversy.
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