AIR FORCE Magazine -- October 1994

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October 1994, Vol. 77, No. 10
Editorial: The Cannibal Dynamic By John T. Correll Is the Army not embarrassed by this contrived proposal to kill the F-22 for a share of the proceeds? Better Eyes in the Sky By Peter Grier AWACS and Joint STARS undergo improvements and enjoy increasing support. Bombers in the Guard By David J. Lynch The Kansas Air National Guard obtains its first B-1Bs as USAF expands the role of the Guard and Reserve. The Tricare Era in Military Medicine By Bruce Callander The services give managed health care a shot. The End of the Line for Milspec? By James Kitfield USAF phases out minute specifications, opening the door to technologically up-to-date, less expensive commercial products. Heritage Preserved Historic aircraft reclaim their shine and glory at the US Air Force Museum	The Third Largest Nuclear Power By Harriet Fast Scott Ukraine's position in the international nuclear arena is undefined but formidable. Gallery of Middle East Airpower By John W. R. Taylor and Kenneth Munson Aircraft and missiles in use by air forces of the Middle East. The 33d Find the Winning Formula By James A. McDonnell Jr. The "Ratz" take home the prestigious AFA Trophy for the first time in the Academy squadron's history. Valor--A Wing and a Prayer By John L. Frisbee With a dead pilot, a badly wounded copilot, and the instrument panels blown away, the B-29 crew prayed for a miracle that would get them to Iwo Jima.
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