Early Retirement for B-52G
Why the B-1B's production run won't squeeze out the ATB.
October 1983
Vol. 66, No. 10
Highlights from the October 1983 Issue
What Ike Really Said
People who dislike the military or industry or both quote Eisenhower out of context on the military—in
Valor: ‘That Others May Live’
A1C Bill Pitsenbarger knew the risks involved when he volunteered to drop into the midst of a jungle firefight.
Complete Contents of October 1983 PDF
PDF Downloads are an Air & Space Forces Association member benefit.Special Section: Warriors and Achievers
In the Footsteps of Giants
AFA honors the airmen on the cutting edge of today's Air Force.
All-Stars in Reserve
Four awards recognize first-class performances by ANG and AFRES people.
Total Force for the Common Defense
The Air Reserve Forces are an integral part of the US defense structure.
Warriors Every Day of the Week
There's nothing "part-time" about the modern and capable Air Force Reserve.
Readier Than Ever
ANG people are combat-ready warriors who are "caring and committed."
The Warrior Spirit
Project Warrior emphasizes the "flying and fighting" Air Force.
Features
A Malicious Miscalculation
The Soviets show their true colors during the Korean airliner massacre.
Early Retirement for B-52G
Why the 8-1 B's production run won 't squeeze out the ATB.
What Ike Really Said / By
"Military-industrial complex " is a shibboleth of knee-jerk military critics.
Technical Training Tops in Texas
ATC produces professional airmen at the "University of Sheppard AFB."
Air Force Medicine on the Move
Maintaining maximum combat readiness is the Medical Service mission.
The Soviets Are Violating Arms-Control Accords
But the number and nature of possible US responses are few and weak.
Jane's All the World's Aircraft Supplement
Entries on the all-composites Avtek 400 and "new" Skyfox trainer.
Contrails and Big Sticks
Airpower is the way to show the flag in turbulent Central America.
The People Who Help Keep the Air Force Strong
They' re the kind of people on this year's AFA "Team of the Year."
Valor: "That Others May Live" I By John L. Frisbee
The ARRS motto describes perfectly how Bill Pitsenbarger saw his duty.
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