AIR FORCE Magazine -- April 1996

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April 1996, Vol. 79, No. 4
Editorial: Deep Strike By John T. Correll The Army argues that it's "boots on the ground," not aircraft and precision strike, that matter most. The New American Way of War By John T. Correll USAF's top leaders see airpower as the instrument and the product of strategic change. Perspectives on Air Warfare By John A. Tirpak Senior officers survey programs and prospects at an AFA symposium. RED HORSE of the Balkans By Bill Gertz Air Force engineers build operating facilities for US peacekeeping forces deploying to Bosnia With the First B-2 Squadron By John A. Tirpak Operational progress for the new bat-winged bomber is running ahead of schedule at Whiteman AFB, Mo. Fixing the Mess in Veterans Benefits By David Masci Claims for compensation wait 213 days for a decision. If there's an appeal, add two years. Wings Over Oshkosh More than the site for an annual air show, Oshkosh, Wis., is home to a special museum. The Congressional Defense Establishment A photochart of Capitol Hill defense committee members.	The Air War in Korea A statistical portrait of USAF in the first hot conflict of the Cold War. And Now, the Pilot Shortage By Bruce D. Callander Just as predicted, the Air Force is about to run short of pilots. GPS in Peace and War By Peter Grier Global Positioning System technology was too phenomenal for the Air Force to keep a monopoly on it. Valor--Missions Accomplished By John L. Frisbee On the bomb run, the lead B-29 was hit by flak and burst into flame. Verbatim
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