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July 2002, Vol. 85, No. 7


Editorial: The B-2 Syndrome Rides Again
By Robert S. Dudney
Buying only 180 F-22s makes no sense. (PDF version)

The EAF in Peace and War
By John T. Correll
The concept works. It has also led to a new way of life for the Air Force. (PDF version)

Heavyweight Contender
By John A. Tirpak
The X-45, which began as a simple, short-range UCAV, is now starting to look like an unmanned bomber. (PDF version)

In Defense of Fighters
By Rebecca Grant
Those who think fighters are finished do not understand basic operational requirements of war. (PDF version)

The Responsive Force
By Adam J. Hebert
In shaping the nuclear arsenal, the US seeks reductions and "reversibility." (PDF version)

Stop-Loss
By Tom Philpott
The war on terror keeps thousands in the Air Force involuntarily. (PDF version)

The Chart Page
By Tamar Mehuron
(PDF only)

Beddown in Bishkek
By John Hendren
American forces now are using a base that didn't exist in a country that, until recently, didn't exist. (PDF version)

In History's Shadow
Photography by Guy Aceto
Buildings at Hickam AFB, Hawaii, still reveal scars from that devastating day, more than 60 years ago. (PDF version only)

The Short, Happy Life of the
Glick-Em

By Peter Grier
Twenty years ago, the Air Force activated its first Ground Launched Cruise Missile wing in Europe.
(PDF version)

War and Transformation
By John A. Tirpak
For Gen. John P. Jumper, USAF's Chief of Staff, the goal is a balance between today and tomorrow. (PDF version)

Tex
By Walter J. Boyne
Sixty years ago, Flying Tiger David Hill was a hero. He still is.(PDF version)

Aerospace World
By Suzann Chapman
(PDF version)

Verbatim
By John T. Correll
(PDF version)


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