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November 1999, Vol. 82, No. 11
Editorial: An Aerospace Force for the Nation Air Force Association 2000 Statement of Policy, adopted by the delegates to the Air Force Association National Convention, Sept. 13, 1999. Dealing With Air Defenses By John A. Tirpak The Balkan War pointed up how short the force is for electronic combat. Airpower Made It Work By Rebecca Grant Airpower got the job done in the Balkans despite an initial strategy that was-among other things-very shortsighted. A Test of Precision Photography by Guy Aceto and Paul Kennedy Air Force Materiel Command units at Eglin AFB, Fla., work together to make the best weapon systems even better. New Roles for the Guard and Reserve By Peter Grier The Defense Department identifies functions that might be moved to the reserve components. The Chart Page Aerospace World	Route Pack 6 By Walter J. Boyne It was the most dangerous of the "Route Packages," taking airmen into the deadly defenses around Hanoi. AFA 1999 National Convention By Tamar A. Mehuron Awards Compiled by Tamar A. Mehuron The Outstanding Airmen By Tamar A. Mehuron Aerospace Technology Exposition Photography by Guy Aceto The Heritage of Airpower--and Some Recent Achievements By Peter Grier Air Force leaders sum up as the century draws to a close. Valor--Instant Ace By John L. Frisbee After 11 months of shooting up ground targets, Bill Shomo finally got a crack at a whole squadron of enemy fighters.
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