AIR FORCE Magazine -- October 1996

Search


October 1996, Vol. 79, No. 10
Editorial: The Command of Space By John T. Correll The Air Force is preparing for the eventuality that military operations--and probably combat--will occur in space. Strike Fighter By John A. Tirpak The Air Force, the Navy, and the Marine Corps have all placed their bets on this aircraft. Assignment Qatar Photos by Guy Aceto For four months, the 4417th Air Expeditionary Force (Provisional) made a home at a desert airfield outside of Doha, Qatar. Vietnam War Scrapbook Compiled by John T. Correll and Erica Milkovich These snapshots from the albums of Air Force Association members recall faces and places from the long conflict in Southeast Asia. Remaking NATO By Stewart M. Powell The European Allies want to play a larger role, but they won't be able to do it without US assistance.	Revisions to Retirement By Bruce D. Callander The number of retirees is up, and their average age is down. Congress keeps finding ways to cut the costs (also known as benefits) of the program. Gallery of Mideast Airpower By John W. R. Taylor and Kenneth Munson Aircraft and missiles in use by air forces of the Middle East. Wings By Walter J. Boyne Variations in the airfoil trace the history of flight. The Roadrunners Run Away With It By James A. McDonnell Jr. Teamwork helped the 32d Squadron capture its first Outstanding Squadron Trophy. The Chart Page Valor--Pardo's Push By John L. Frisbee Uncommon courage, ingenuity, and skill were combined in a unique experience of the Vietnam War. Verbatim
Air Force Magazine is published monthly by the Air Force Association, 1501 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22209-1198. Phone (703) 247-5800. Membership Rate: $36 per year; $90 for three-year membership. Life Membership (nonrefundable): $500 single payment, $525 extended payments. Subscription Rate: $36 per year; $29 per year additional for postage to foreign addresses (except Canada and Mexico, which are $10 per year additional). Regular issues $4 each. USAF Almanac issue $6 each. Trademark registered by Air Force Association. Copyright by Air Force Association.

AFA is a 501c(3) nonprofit educational foundation. Your contributions help support AFA initiatives to educate the public about the need for a strong national defense, advocate aerospace power and directly support our Air Force family are tax deductible.