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October 2003, Vol. 86, No. 10
Editorial: Toward Battlefield Air Operations By Robert S. Dudney Airpower is now a “distinct maneuver element.” (PDF version) Washington Watch By John A. Tirpak The End Strength Issue; Reviewing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”; Barrett for SECAF .... (PDF version) The Blended Wing Goes to War By John A. Tirpak The unique Joint STARS unit composed of active and ANG airmen was a big-time success in Operation Iraqi Freedom. (PDF version) The Redefinition of Strategic Airpower By Rebecca Grant The US Air Force led the way in every aspect of the air effort. (PDF version) Jersey Pipeline Photography by Guy Aceto and Paul Kennedy The tanker units at McGuire AFB, N.J., pump the gas that helps fuel USAF’s global reach and power. (PDF only) Lighter Footprint, Longer Reach By Peter Grier A great redeployment of forces is reshaping the US network of overseas military facilities. (PDF version)	The Legacy of the Bottom-Up Review By John T. Correll t was an exercise to justify a blind budget cut, but it shaped the force for a decade. (PDF version) Ambush at Najaf By Richard J. Newman Was it just poor tactics or some deeper problem that caused the failed Apache mission?(PDF version) The Future Missile Force By Adam J. Hebert The ICBM force is being slimmed down, firmed up, and made ready for a long haul in uncertain times. (PDF version) Adventures in Bare Bones Basing By Adam J. Hebert Four days after the first Air Force officer arrived at Tallil, operations commenced. (PDF version) Aerospace World By Adam J. Hebert (PDF version) Verbatim By John Correll (PDF version) Action in Congress By Tom Philpott (PDF version)
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