Editorial: The Fighter Force You Have
By Robert S. Dudney
F/A-22 critics are making at least three basic mistakes. (PDF version)

Washington Watch
By John A. Tirpak
Airlift Reduces Convoy Numbers; QDR and Tactical Aviation; Corrosion’s True Cost .... (PDF version)

The F/A-22, in Fire and Flak
By John A. Tirpak
The Raptor had an excellent year, but budget cutters saw it as a fat target. Now, a new struggle is under way. (PDF version)

For the US Air Force, the Impact Spreads
Marvin Sambur, USAF’s top acquisition official for four years, worries about the potential damage of the tanker controversy. (PDF version)

Noble Eagle Without End
By Adam J. Hebert
When it comes to defense of US airspace, the Air National Guard is in for the long haul. (PDF version)

The Fallujah Model
By Rebecca Grant
The operation has become the benchmark for airpower in urban joint force warfare. (PDF version)

The Return of William Tell
Photos by USAF photographers USAF’s top air-to-air competition showcased the F-15 in air dominance and air sovereignty missions. (PDF only)

The Strategic World of Russell E. Dougherty
By John T. Correll
He became an Air Force leader and thinker of great distinction—but he started out as a bugler in the cavalry. (PDF version)

Space—The Next 50 Years
By Peter Grier
Top Air Force leaders gathered at AFA’s Los Angeles symposium to ponder the future course of military space. (PDF version)

New Day for Defense Civilians
By George Cahlink
It will take a while, but the Pentagon is going to get a modern personnel system. (PDF version)

Zoom Climb
By John Lowery
The flight of Maj. Kermit Haderlie saved other lives, but it cost him his own. (PDF version)

Aerospace World
By Adam J. Hebert (PDF version)

Action In Congress
By Tom Philpott (PDF version)

Verbatim
By John T. Correll (PDF version)