Air Force Print News for Sept. 24, 2004 Air Force issues 'stop movement' for Patrick, Cape Canaveral http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123008751 Political activity rules basically same for active-duty, reserve http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123008754

I am looking for info on how effective the f-104 was or would have been against the migs of the time. At least one account exists of f-104 shootdown near hainan by mig 19. Anyone have decent info in encounters such as 1958 Taiwan standoff, 1962 Cuban crisis, Berlin 1961, or others. A couple of...

There are several archived posts referring to the cuban missile crisis. Any other members out there flying during cuban missile crisis? Any stories appreciated. jr martin

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Nearly fifteen years ago, the 401TFW / 614TFS deployed from our home at Torrejon AB, Spain to Doha, Qatar for the Gulf War. The New York Times named us 'the Forgotten 1000' but we compiled 1303 sorties and 3.7 million pounds of ordinance delivered, in 42 days, by our pilots in our 24 F-16's. This...

What many military experts constantly ask themselves is "How will battles be fought tommorow?" First off, what can be imroved? what needs improvement? A basic answer would be stealth, v/stol aircraft, but to make that a standard craft for a country would be too pricy, even for america. the common...

As a thirty year retiree of USAR, I am puzzled by all the discussion of whether or not Bush's Guard service was satisfactory. The only criterion of an acceptable year of service and an acceptable retirement year was the accumulation of 50 points, made all the easier by the fact that 15 points were...

Have you seen this one? It struck me as pretty weird, though I didn't try to check how accurate it is. If it's true, the big guy has a mighty funny sense of humor. http://www.discourse.net/archives/2004/09/hey_florida_have_you_got_the_hint_yet.html ~ 3 LITTLE PIGS ~...

I just had to pass this along -- Enjoy. Guy ----------------------------------------------------------- What follows is classic aviation lore. John Lear gave this talk on July 9th, 2004 to a group of fellow pilots in the Las Vegas "Hangar of Quiet Birdmen." John Lear is the son of William Lear,...

Air Force issues ‘stop movement’ for Patrick, Cape Canaveral http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123008751 {EXCERPT} 9/23/2004 - RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- Air Force officials have issued a “stop-movement’ order for people permanently moving to or transiting Patrick Air Force...

From: (SelwayKid) Date: 9/22/2004 12:59 PM Central Daylight Time Message-id: Bryan et al..... And what in hell does this have to do with this newsgroup? Take your politics someplace else.

Speech: A Question of Loyalty: Gen. Billy Mitchell http://inside.c-spanarchives.org:8080/cspan/cspan.csp?command=dfullschedule {EXCERPT} Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops Shorewood, Wisconsin (United States) Waller, Douglas C., Correspondent, http://www.americanwarlibrary.com (310) 532-0634

Case against airman was full of holes http://www.thereporter.com/Stories/0,1413,295~30195~2426823,00.html {EXCERPT} TheReporter.com, United States - 4 hours ago The documents in question include a copy of "air bridge" information regarding military transportation to and from Guantanamo Bay's Camp...

24 Sep 2004 - Today’s Military, Veteran, War and National Security News You can also receive this resource listing that is published daily via email by The American War Library (www.amervets.com). Go to this URL for more info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/war-correspondents/ Chaplain's...

Air Force Print News for Sept. 23, 2004 Top prop (Stand-alone photo) http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123008744 Some Airmen can carry over 'use or lose' leave http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123008748

McGuire AFB bids goodbye to Vietnam-era planes during special http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=12981325&BRD=1688&PAG=461&dept_id=41629&rfi=6 {EXCERPT} New Egypt Press, NJ - 23 hours ago Air Force crewmen and former pilots on hand for the ceremony were also feeling sentimental about their...

"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote in message ... John Kerry has made Vietnam the primary issue of his presidential campaign. The Democrats have raised many questions about President Bush's military service in...

First Hispanic Woman Grad Credits Academy for Her Success http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Sep2004/n09222004_2004092208.html. {EXCERPT} By Rudi Williams American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2004 -- Not only was Linda Garcia Cubero the first Hispanic woman graduate of the Air Force...

12th Aviation Battalion bids farewell to last Huey http://www4.army.mil/ocpa/read.php?story_id_key=6379 {EXCERPT} Army Public Affairs (press release) - 22 hours ago His ball cap read: 9th Infantry Division Vietnam Veteran..... He tried to keep one close by while serving four tours during the...

McGuire AFB bids goodbye to Vietnam-era planes during special http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=12981325&BRD=1688&PAG=461&dept_id=41629&rfi=6 {EXCERPT} New Egypt Press, NJ - 1 hour ago Air Force crewmen and former pilots on hand for the ceremony were also feeling sentimental about their...