April 1984

Vol. 67, No. 4

 
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Special Section: Technology and Defense


Here Come the Superchips
Very-high-speed integrated circuits will revolutionize information processing.
By James W. Canan

The Labs Move into the Mainstream
The Air Force's research laboratories are stressing "technology transition."
By James W. Canan

The Independent Infusion
Private-sector R&D pays defense dividends that are often overlooked.
By James D. Hessman

Industry's Plan for R&D
Focused efforts on key technologies will help both defense and US trade.
By Kenneth F. Holtby and James N. Krebs

In Search of an Equalizer
A bold new US technological thrust can offset the foreign trade advantage.
By Dr. Karl G. Harr, Jr.

Revitalizing the Arsenal of Democracy
Industrial preparedness is a matter of both military and economic strength.
By Dr. Jacques S. Gansler

Features


Bleeding of the Budget
Congressional micromanagement is dangerous.
By Russell E. Dougherty

The Dual-Role Eagle
By Edgar Ulsamer

Questioning the Superstructure
Centralization of authority is not necessarily the best policy.
By Gen. T. R. Milton, USAF (Ret.)

The New Five-Year Defense Plan
Secretary Weinberger calls the FY '85 request "prudent and responsible."
By Edgar Ulsamer

Four Pillars of Excellence
An overview of the Air Force Academy on its thirtieth birthday.
By Lt. Col. Bill Wallisch, USAF

The Moving Experience
PCS moves have been reduced, but reimbursement still lags behind costs.
By Lt. Col. Robert W. Nicholson, USAF

Industrial Associates of the Air Force Association

Jane's All the World's Aircraft Supplement
By John W. R. Taylor

Valor: First of the Few
"Snuffy" Smith was the first enlisted airman to receive the Medal of Honor.
By John L. Frisbee

Membership/Insurance Goal: "Real Growth" 127 By
By Capt. Patricia R. Rogers, USAF

Departments


Airmail

In Focus . . .

Capitol Hill

Aerospace World

Index to Advertisers

Airman's Bookshelf

The Bulletin Board

Senior Staff Changes

Valor

Intercom

Unit Reunions

AFA State Contacts

AFA Staff Profiles

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