October issue of Airman available

October issue of Airman available

(EXCERPT) SAN ANTONIO (AFPN) -- Learn about what it took to make the
air war over Iraq a success, read about the end of an era in Saudi
Arabia and take a look into a drag-racing teen's lifelong obstacles.
These features and more highlight the October issue of Airman
magazine, now available in print and online at

http://www.af.mil/news/airman.

Command of the Air

From observation to dogfights, carpet bombing to precision strikes,
the use of air power has evolved to meet the needs of the fighting
forces. Air power is the key to making enemy forces do what we want
them to do.

http://www.af.mil/news/airman/1003/air.html

Teamwork on High

For 21 days coalition forces reigned supreme over the skies in the
Middle East. But it took more than just coalition aircraft to make the
air war of Operation Iraqi Freedom the success it was. Teamwork was
the key.

http://www.af.mil/news/airman/1003/team.html

Goodbye, Prince Sultan

The roar of aircraft has departed Prince Sultan Air Base. Airmen and
aircraft have moved to other bases in the Middle East. Operations
center people and equipment have merged with the operations center in
Al Udeid, Qatar. An era has ended, but the expeditionary force
continues its mission.

http://www.af.mil/news/airman/1003/sultan.html

The Targeteers

When it comes to putting bombs on target, the difference between a
bull's-eye and a miss is the sole responsibility of a group of
little-known airmen who literally call the shots of war.

http://www.af.mil/news/airman/1003/target.html

Jeannine's Journey

Jeannine Johnson isn't your normal 13-year-old. She's overcome
hardships and done without activities other kids do each day. But when
she jumps into her drag racer, zipping down the track puts her on even
ground with her peers.

http://www.af.mil/news/airman/1003/jeannine.html

Into Liberia

The 56th Rescue Squadron, Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland, ships
out to Sierra Leonne, Africa, to airlift Marines to Monrovia and
evacuate U.S. citizens during civil unrest in Liberia.

http://www.af.mil/news/airman/1003/liberia.html

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