Bill Gertz
Recent stories by Bill Gertz
Rhythm and Blue
Songs tell the cultural history of the Air Force— and other services, too.
Purloined Yak
The theft of the fighter was a classic tale of Cold War skullduggery.
Terrorists Seek the Big Bang
The CIA says that terrorists are pushing to acquire "ultimate weapons"--nuclear, chemical, biological-
The Last Flight of Wang Wei
In China, the reckless F-8 pilot has become a national hero.
Flash Point Taiwan
Taiwan is the last major post-revolution territorial issue for China, and tensions are rising.
The North Korean Missile Threat
Soon, the US will be within range, and the missiles will be on the world market.
Missile Threats and Defenses
The threat of ballistic missile attack is growing much faster than had been anticipated by US intellig
The Chinese Buildup Rolls On
China is engaged in a major buildup of conventional and nuclear military forces.
Crowding in on the High Ground
Once, the superpowers had a lock on satellite imagery. No more.
Terrorism and the Force
The Khobar Towers bombing demonstrated that for some adversaries terrorism will be a preferred form of
Miracle in the Desert
In a matter of weeks, the Air Force established a more secure hub for Southern Watch operations and mo
The Fast Pace of Special Ops
The washout rate in training is seventy percent. Those who make it are in for a grueling time.
Iran’s Regional Powerhouse
The military buildup continues and could produce a nuclear weapon around the turn of the century.
RED HORSE of the Balkans
Air Force engineers build operating facilities for US peacekeeping forces deploying to Bosnia.
The Air Force and Missile Defense
The task includes not only destroying these weapons but also finding them before they can launch.