AIR FORCE Magazine -- July 1998

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July 1998, Vol. 81, No. 7
Editorial: Joint Fire Drill By John T. Correll The Army wants the ground force commander to control all "fires"-whether they support the ground operation or not. Washington Watch: The New Space Plan By Robert S. Dudney Our dependence on space, already considerable, is about to rise enormously. That makes it an area of vital national interest that must be protected. The B-2 and Beyond By John T. Correll The long range airpower panel says we should upgrade the B-2 to its full potential-and start planning for the next bomber. The B-2 Proves a Point By Robert Wall Its first forward deployment was a huge success. All that melted away in the torrential Pacific rains were some news media myths. That Others May Live Photography by Guy Aceto and Paul Kennedy An individual needs skill and determination to get through pararescue training. If you need help, that's the kind of person you're looking for. Sizing Up the Air Guard By James Kitfield It's the busiest of the reserve components in any of the services, yet its reenlistment rates are the highest. The Distillation of the Defense Industry By John A. Tirpak Today's Big 5 aerospace firms incorporate what, not so long ago, were 51 separate companies.	The Base Closure Flap By Otto Kreisher Opposition to closing more bases centers on claims that the Clinton Administration subverted the last BRAC round for political purposes. Readiness in a Downdraft By Peter Grier Most units are not as ready as they should be-and everybody knows it. Plotting a Course for Health Care By Peter Grier Military medical leaders cite the problems and the prospects at an AFA symposium. When the Color Line Ended By Herman S. Wolk Fifty years ago this month, racial segregation was abolished in the armed forces. Why We Still Need Deterrence The Pentagon says we can reduce nuclear weapons but not eliminate them entirely. Valor--The Valley of Death By John L. Frisbee Maj. Bernard Fisher won a rare distinction in the bloody battle to defend an outpost at A Shau. The Chart Page Aerospace World
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