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Air Force & Space Force Almanac 2020

By Amanda Miller, Arie Church and Air & Space Forces Magazine Staff
June 1, 2020

A comprehensive look at the Air Force and the Space Force, including people, equipment, budget, weapons systems, and more.

This comprehensive look at the Air Force and Space Force draws data and insights from a range of sources principally compiled by Amanda Miller and Arie M. U. Church with the assistance of Air Force Magazine staff and invaluable help from the Secretary of the Air Force Office of Public Affairs, USAF Major Commands, and the Reserve Components.

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