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April 2001, Vol. 84, No. 4


Editorial: Breakthrough Force
By John T. Correll
Its job is to kick down the door for the other land, sea, and air forces. (PDF version)

Providing Vigilance, Reach, and Power
By John A. Tirpak
Air Force leaders report on the state of the force. (PDF version)

The Halt Phase Hits a Bump
By Elaine M. Grossman
The Air Force and the Army square off over warfighting approach. (PDF version)

Here Comes Tricare for Life
By Tom Philpott
Retirees look forward to the new benefits eagerly-but warily. (PDF version)

Firing for Effects
By Brig. Gen. David A. Deptula
The important measure is not the targets destroyed but rather the effect on the enemy's capabilities and actions. (PDF version)

The Airlift Shortfall Deepens
By John A. Tirpak
Meanwhile, a tanker shortfall is looming. (PDF version)

Electronic Warfare Is Dragging
From Congressional Research Service
The problems begin with too few jammers and go on from there. (PDF version)

Hart-Rudman Calls for Homeland Defense
By Keith J. Costa
The commission predicts a direct attack on the United States. (PDF version)

The WASPs
By Bruce D. Callander
They flew military airplanes in the 1940s, but many years went by before they were recognized as veterans. (PDF version)

The Chart Page
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Aerospace World
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Verbatim
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