AIR FORCE Magazine -- October 1997

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October 1997, Vol. 80, No. 10
Editorial: The Headwinds of Tradition By John T. Correll Air Force operations not in support of land forces are considered "unjoint." Airpower in the European Theater By John A. Tirpak For three years, Gen. Michael E. Ryan played a key role in plans, programs, and operations in the US military's most active arena. Training Overload Hits the Force By Suzann Chapman Rising numbers at AETC's aircrew training bases and funding constraints in technical training may force some advanced training back on operational units. Deliberate Force By John A. Tirpak A three-week air campaign in the fall of 1995 was the decisive factor in bringing the recalcitrant Serbs to the peace talks in Dayton. The Threats Go Deep Rogue nations are using deeper and stronger bunkers, mines, and caves to protect their nuclear, chemical, and biological facilities.	New Routes to Overseas Presence The US, with fewer forces stationed overseas and afloat, is looking at different ways to exert influence. The Materiel World By Peter Grier Streamlining acquisition and logistics is not as easy as it seems in theory. Russian Military Almanac Compiled by Tamar A. Mehuron, with Harriet Fast Scott, William F. Scott, and David Markov Who's who and what's where in the Russian armed forces. Gallery of Far East/Pacific Airpower By John W.R. Taylor and Kenneth Munson Aircraft in use by the forces of the Far East. USAFA's Outstanding Squadron, 1997 By James A. McDonnell Jr. The Air Force Academy's top squadron for 1997. Valor--Interlude Over Italy By John L. Frisbee The 44th Bomb Group mission to Foggia was expected to be a breather after Ploesti. It turned out to be a day of surprises.
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