AIR FORCE Magazine -- July 1996

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July 1996, Vol. 79, No. 7
Editorial: The Murky Edges of Mootwah By John T. Correll The new joint doctrine retires the spectrum of conflict and recognizes "combat operations other than war." The Evolution of the Force By John A. Tirpak The Air Force is emerging from the drawdown and looking ahead to its configuration for the future. Korean War Scrapbook Compiled by John T. Correll and Erica Milkovich These snapshots from the albums of Air Force Association members recall the era from the perspective of those who served. Darkstar and Its Friends By Peter Grier Unmanned aerial vehicles are looming large in the future of the Air Force. The Last Phantom The F-4 was a legend in its own time and defined the term "jet fighter." Russian Military Almanac Who's who and what's where in the Russian armed forces. The Battle of the B-36 By Herman S. Wolk The "Revolt of the Admirals" focused on the big bomber, but the real issues ran much deeper. Eight Decades Over Hollywood By Bruce D. Callander Since 1911, filmmakers have been unable to resist the drama inherent in military flying.	Toward Leaner Launchers By Suzann Chapman US space launches take too long and cost too much. USAF is working with NASA and industry to fix the problem. The Chart Page Valor--David and Goliath By John L. Frisbee Many extraordinary encounters took place in the skies of World War II but none more bizarre than this.
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