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November 2004, Vol. 87, No. 11

Editorial: Pressure on Pre-emption
By Robert S. Dudney
Faced with a mortal threat, the US must have the will to strike first and hard. (PDF version)

Washington Watch
By John A. Tirpak
Druyun Admits Guilt; B-2 Improvements Coming; F-35 Loses Weight .... (PDF version)

Long-Range Strike in a Hurry
By Adam J. Hebert
The Air Force has decided to speed up its bomber replacement with a “system of systems” approach. (PDF version)

Things To Come
By John A. Tirpak
Gen. Gregory Martin says USAF is looking for capabilities that will redefine air warfare—again. (PDF version)

The Sharper Talon
Photography by Greg L. Davis
The T-38C has the basic T-38 airframe, but it is an altogether different bird to fly. (PDF only)

Sense-and-Respond Logistics
By George Cahlink
Soon, a computer-based system will decide who gets what supplies, and when. (PDF version)

Swamp of Terror in the Sahara
By Stewart M. Powell
Vast, trackless, and ungoverned, Africa’s sprawling desert is now a magnet for terrorists. (PDF version)

Aerospace World
By Adam J. Hebert
(PDF version)

Action In Congress
By Tom Philpott
(PDF version)

Verbatim
By John T. Correll (PDF version)

Sense-and-Respond Logistics

Igloo White
By John T. Correll
It began as “the McNamara Line” across Vietnam. It led to the seeding of the Ho Chi Minh Trail by air with 20,000 sensors. (PDF version)

Poles Apart
By Bruce D. Callander
For Byrd and Balchen, the epic South Pole flight began 75 years ago this month. (PDF version)

Air & Space Conference
By Robert S. Dudney
AFA’s first-ever conference was an event unique in the business of airpower. (PDF only)

Airpower and “The Long War”
By John A. Tirpak and Peter Grier
The battle against terror is reshaping Air Force priorities. (PDF only)

Technology Exposition
Photography by Guy Aceto and Paul Kennedy (PDF only)

The Outstanding Airmen
By Tamar A. Mehuron (PDF only)

AFA National Convention 2004
By Tamar A. Mehuron (PDF version)

Air and Space Power and the Nation at War
The Air Force Association 2005 Statement of Policy, adopted by the delegates to the AFA National Convention meeting on Sept. 12, 2004, in Washington, D.C. (PDF version)

Awards
By Tamar A. Mehuron
These are the Air Force Association National Awards for 2004. (PDF only)

Councils
Air Force and AFA councils appointed for 2004-05. (PDF only)

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