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October 2001, Vol. 84, No. 10


Editorial: Defense and the Shrinking Surplus
By John T. Correll
The "raid" on Social Security is a phony issue. (PDF version)

Threats to the Nets
By Michael C. Sirak
We may look back on the present hacker attacks as the good old days. (PDF version)

Foreign Fighters Get Better
By John A. Tirpak
Call them generation four-and-a-half-not fifth generation, but getting closer. (PDF version)

The New Chief
Here's part of what Gen. John Jumper said at his confirmation hearing. (PDF version)

Guard Over the Pacific
Photography by Guy Aceto
A unique blend of aircraft places the 154th Wing at the forefront of worldwide operations. (PDF only)

Altitude
By Rebecca Grant
Contrary to popular opinion, lower is not always best. (PDF version)

The Chinese Sharpen Their Options By Richard J. Newman
Beijing's sights are on Taiwan, but it keeps a wary eye on the United States. (PDF version)

The Recruiters and the Schools
By Bruce D. Callander
Access is denied, one way or another, by a third of US schools. (PDF version)

Roche Plots a Course
By John A. Tirpak
The new Secretary considers how the Air Force can do what it must do. (PDF version)

The CONOPS With a Difference
By Amy Butler
Concept of Operations 2020 is an operator's view of aerospace power over the next 20 years. (PDF version)

Aerospace World
(PDF version)

Verbatim
(PDF version)


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