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February 1993, Vol. 76, No. 2

A Strange Hour in Stockholm
Editorial by John T. Correll
For nearly an hour on December 14, time lurched backward when it seemed as if the cold war were on again.

Washington Watch: Operational Realities
By Robert S. Dudney
Commanders who field the forces and carry out deployments will give the Clinton Administration the best insights on the state of the Air Force.

A Sense of Direction
By James W. Canan
With careful planning, the Air Force will be able to reduce forces and remain formidable.

Shooting With Style at William Tell
By Frank Oliveri
Despite tough competition, F-15Cs from the 18th Wing, Kadena AB, Japan, took top honors at the fighter meet.

What the Herres Commission Found
By John T. Correll
Issues on women in combat were not settled, but they were sharpened and defined for the ongoing debate.

Backfire Goes to Market
By Bill Sweetman
Potential customers for the Russian bomber include Iran, China, India, and North Korea.

The Art of Flying
Henry Farré wanted to serve France. In doing so, he created an entirely new genre of art.

Career Paths in the New Air Force
By Bruce D. Callander
Those who survive the force cut may find their career opportunities changed.

The Name on the Fuselage
By Peter Grier
TSgt. Zachary L. Wallace is honored as the Air Force's Crew Chief of the Year.

When the Mission Is Aid
By David J. Lynch
Somalia is the latest example of US military involvement in humanitarian actions.

Gallery of South Asian Airpower
By John W. R. Taylor and Kenneth Munson
Here are the facts and figures on airpower in this important region.

Responsive Air Support
By Lt. Col. Robert E. Duncan, USAF
Here is how General Horner made his resources work efficiently in the Persian Gulf War.

It Really Was an Evil Empire
By James Oberg
The opening of Soviet archives reveals one horror story after another.

The Real John Birch
By C. V. Glines
This hero had no connection to the organization that used his name after his death.

Valor--Hero of Bien Hoa
By John L. Frisbee
Bien Hoa was a key to the enemy's capture of Saigon. It had to be held at all costs.


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