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December 1995, Vol. 78, No. 12
Editorial: Percentages of Reality By John T. Corrrell There is a long tradition of blaming defense for the nation's economic problems. The old arguments are back again as pressure mounts on spending programs. The Long Reach of Air Combat Command By John A. Tirpak There's not letup in the operational tempo, and lean reseources leave a narrow margin for risk. The Quality of Military Life By Peter Grier This massive Air Force survey drew responses from 356, 409 people. It will be a baseline reference in setting personnel policies. BUFF University At Barksdale AFB, La., the 2d Bomb Wing is the college of bomber knowledge for those learning to fly the B-52. Targeting the Commissaries By Suzann Chapman The grocery industry want to see commissaries cut back. The services say it would take a big pay raise to compensate for the lost benefits.	World Gallery of Trainers By John W. R. Taylor and Kenneth Munson Details on trainers of the world's air forces. On the Health-Care Front In Congressional testimony, family members and retirees blast the military medical system. Obligations to the Force The Air Force Association lays out its positions on issues affecting people. Airmanship Spoken Here By Col. Walter D. Miller, USAF (Ret.) The Air Force Academy operates on of the world's largest aviation programs, and 18,000 parachute jumps annually. Perspectives from the Chairman Army Gen. John M. Shalikashvili discusses his views on weapons, strategy, the Balkans, and other issues. The Chart Page
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