AIR FORCE Magazine -- September 2000

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September 2000, Vol. 83, No. 9
Editorial: Fraudulent Flak By John T. Correll When it comes to arrogance, airpower advocates do not lead the pack. PDF version Visions By John T. Correll Behind the placid surface of the vision statements, several fires are burning briskly. (PDF version) The Needs of the Force By John A. Tirpak The Chief sums up the Air Force's situation heading into the Quadrennial Defense Review. (PDF version) In Yeager's Footsteps (PDF only) Photography by Guy Aceto and Paul Kennedy Pilots, navigators, and engineers train at the USAF Test Pilot School-preparing to write new chapters in aerospace history. AFIT Under the Gun By Bruce D. Callander The Air Force needs graduate scientists and engineers, but does it need its own graduate school? (PDF version) The Pharmacy Benefit By Peter Grier The Pentagon and Congress alike are moving to expand and extend retiree access to prescription medications. (PDF version) Rickenbacker By Walter J. Boyne In 1917, Eddie Rickenbacker already was a rich and famous man. Then, he volunteered at sergeant's pay and became this nation's "Ace of Aces." (PDF version) The Chart Page (PDF Version) Verbatim (PDF Version)	Crew Chief's Best These five crew chiefs are AFA's 2000 Team of the Year. USAF's Best in Operations AFA and the Air Force recognize the best crews, aerial tactician, and crew chief for their 1999 accomplishments. Best of Guard and Reserve AFA and the Air Force recognize the best Guard and Reserve airmen, crews, and units for their 1999 accomplishments. Photochart of USAF Leadership Compiled by Chequita Wood Air Force Magazine's annual pictorial directory of Air Force leaders. AFA/AEF Almanac Compiled by Frances McKenney A compendium of facts and figures about the Air Force Association and the Aerospace Education Foundation. USAFA's Outstanding Squadron The Air Force Academy's top squadron for 2000. Letters An exchange on "Nine Myths About Kosovo" Aerospace World (PDF Version)
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