U.S. Air Force 2011: Year in Review
The U.S. Air Force is the most powerful, most capable air arm in the world. It has superb people, excellent …
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Interview with Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force
Gen. Norton A. Schwartz is chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force. As chief, he serves as the senior …
The Great Tokyo Firebomb Mission
When William J. Carter died of pneumonia in Decatur, Ga., on Nov. 3, 2011, the United States lost a World …
Air Force Sets Light Air Support (LAS) Contract Award Aside
In candid language, the United States’ top airman acknowledged that the Air Force bungled its program for a Light Air …
T-38 Talon Replacement Postponed
As part of the administration’s fiscal year 2013 defense budget proposal, the U.S. Air Force is tapping on the brakes …
FY 2013 Defense Budget Request: Cuts in Air Force Aircraft
The Air Force says that its fiscal year 2013 budget proposal comes from an approach “that retains critical core capabilities …
The “Bamboo Fleet” Shuttle Service to Corregidor
“Brad, I thought you’d get through. Glad you made it. Congratulations.”
—Lt. Gen. Jonathan Wainwright to Bamboo Fleet pilot Capt.William …
FY 2013 Defense Budget Request: Military Health Care Takes a Hit
The Department of Defense’s budget proposal for the 2013 fiscal year, while including a 1.7 percent increase in basic pay …
FY 2013 Defense Budget Request Force Structure Changes
For those wondering what the administration’s Strategic Guidance document meant when it discussed a smaller and leaner force structure, the …
President Nominates USAF’s First Female Four-Star, USACE Promotes First Female General
On Feb. 6, 2012, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced that President Barack Obama had nominated Lt. Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger …