Editorial: Flak Ahead for the F-22
By John T. Correll
Bolt-on stealth" is not a real alternative. It provides a third of the capability for 90 percent of the cost..

Future Engagement
By John A. Tirpak
USAF foresees an increasing role for space in an Air Force that will be the nation's "strategic instrument of choice."

The Core Competencies of the Force
By Robert S. Dudney
At AFA's symposium, USAF leaders laid out the six critical capabilities that will make aerospace power "decisive."

The Warren Missileers
Photos by Guy Aceto
Missile crews stand prepared with the ultimate deterrent.

Over the Cliff
By Suzann Chapman
When you hit 65, you are suddenly--very suddenly--out of the military health-care system.

Aviation Hall of Fame
More than 150 aviation greats have been enshrined in Dayton.

Closing the Doctrine Gap
By Rebecca Grant
Joint doctrine perpetuates a "land-centric" focus because it is largely based on Army concepts. That may be about to change.

William Tell '96
Team Canada came out ahead in this year's revamped competition, a demanding test of skills for all participants.

Valor--When an Enemy Was a Friend
By John L. Frisbee
Brown's B-17 was perhaps the most heavily damaged bomber to return from combat. It survived because of an enemy's act of chivalry.

Miracle in the Desert
By Bill Gertz
In a matter of weeks, the Air Force established a more secure hub for Southern Watch operations and moved there without missing a beat.

In the Beginning, There Was ARPANET
By Peter Grier
The roots of the Internet can be traced to the Defense Department's Advanced Research Projects Agency.