AIR FORCE Magazine -- November 1997

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November 1997, Vol. 80, No. 11
Editorial: Global Force By John T. Correll Air Force Association 1998 Statement of Policy, adopted by the delegates to the Air Force Association National Convention, Sept. 15, 1997. Reserve and Guard on Afterburner By Peter Grier The term "weekend warriors" no longer does justice to the role being played by Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard. Defense at the Speed of Light By John A. Tirpak On patrol, the Airborne Laser will pack enough energy to fire on 40 theater ballistic missiles. First Flight As of right now, everything else is a target. Stamp of Approval Aviation art can turn up in the smallest places--the corner of an envelope.	Linebacker II By Walter J. Boyne Not since World War II had bombers been employed in an operation of this scope. After 11 days of bombing, Hanoi was ready for peace negotiations. Convention 1997 The Big Week By Tamar A. Mehuran Awards The Outstanding Airmen By Tamar A. Mehuran Aerospace Technology Exposition By Peter Grier Achievements and Challenges By Peter Grier Valor--The Only Way Out By John L. Frisbee When China entered the Korean War in November 1950, several thousand US troops were entrapped near the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea. Their rescue was imperative. The Chart Page
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