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National Defense
December 2006
Harold Kennedy |
Guardsmen Shift Roles to Align More with Air Force The Air National Guard is reorganizing -- shedding some traditional missions and taking on new ones -- in order to play a larger national-security role as its active-duty partner, the Air Force, shrinks in size.   |
National Defense
September 2004
Harold Kennedy |
At War, Navy Finds New Uses for Reserve Forces As part of its effort to reduce the strain of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the U.S. Navy is moving to integrate its 83,000 reservists into active-duty operations. "We are moving away from the `weekend-warrior' culture," said Vice Adm. John G. Cotton, chief of the Naval Reserve. |
National Defense
March 2008
Grace V. Jean |
Pilot Stress, Aging Equipment Cause Angst at D.C. Air Guard Defending the nation's capital from an aerial attack might seem a good enough reason to give a wing commander whatever he needs. But it has not worked out that way for the aviators of the District of Columbia Air National Guard. |
National Defense
September 2004
Joe Pappalardo |
Security Beat Vaccine Stockpiles Now Required by Law... Commission: Military Had No Warning During 9/11... Simulated Agent Mimics Bio-Terror Weapons... Cyber-security Hampered by Lack of Attention... |
National Defense
June 2007
Breanne Wagner |
Agencies Scramble to Create Vaccine Market Defense and Homeland Security are pursuing disparate vaccination programs to combat different needs for military and civilian populations. |
National Defense
December 2004
Sandra I. Erwin |
Air Force Drills Emphasize `Expeditionary' Combat Skills With the number of aircraft expected to shrink in the years ahead---particularly fighter jets---the service will require a different talent mix, and eventually will end up with fewer fighter pilots and more officers in other specialties considered more relevant to the war on terrorism |
National Defense
May 2008
Grace V. Jean |
Technology Upgrades Give Edge to Ground-Attack Pilots A-10 jets will soon see an upgrade in technology. |
National Defense
August 2008
Grace V. Jean |
Predator Ground Stations Need Redesign, Say Pilots The demands for aerial surveillance in Iraq and Afghanistan grow by the day, and that means more Predator unmanned aircraft and pilots are needed. |
National Defense
September 2005
Sandra I. Erwin |
Move to Merge Air Force, Guard Units Derailed by Base Closures The Defense Department's base-closure recommendations, which would strip the Guard of nearly one-third of its airbases, have so angered state governors and members of Congress that all parties likely will have to go back to the negotiating table. |
Salon.com
September 12, 2001
Phaedra Hise |
Flying with phantoms A pilot waves goodbye to the World Trade Center... |
National Defense
May 2005
Harold Kennedy |
Army Guard, Reserves Confront Long-Term Personnel Problems Of particular concern is the development of new leaders. An Army Reserve chief, recently estimated shortages of 5,000 captains and 7,000 other officers in spite of a strengthened recruitment effort. |
Aviation History
Sig Unander Jr. |
Strike of the Aztec Eagles The only Mexican Air Force unit to serve overseas during World War II fought to liberate the Philippines. |
Salon.com
October 9, 2001
Suzy Hansen |
Plague fears A bioterrorism expert talks about the wicked ways of anthrax and the even deadlier potential scourge of smallpox... |
National Defense
July 2005
Michael Peck |
Air Force, Air Guard Pilots Merge in F/A-22 Wing Air National Guard pilots are training to fly the F/A-22 Raptor as part of an experimental combat unit that combines active duty and Guard fighter members. |
National Defense
November 2005
Margaret Davidson |
Biodefense Experts: Vaccines `At a Crossroads' Many of the companies seeking government funds for biodefense work are small firms with no experience in bringing a drug to market. And they face a significant challenge. |
Salon.com
March 8, 2002
P. Smith |
How safe is your airplane? After the crash of American Airlines Flight 587, some pilots requested that all Airbus A300 planes be grounded. But they're still aloft... |
National Defense
June 2011
Eric Beidel |
Industry, Academia Race to Create Drugs Against Biological Warfare On the heels of anthrax comes a string of deadly agents that scientists also fear can be used as weapons and spread with ease. |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2003
Maurer et al. |
Smallpox Vaccine: Contraindications, Administration, and Adverse Reactions Public health departments and the U.S. military have begun the process of vaccinating soldiers and civilian first-responders. Smallpox vaccination carries some serious risks. |
Mother Jones
Jan/Feb 2002
Bill Hogan |
A Biodefense Boondoggle As pharmaceutical companies line up for multimillion-dollar contracts to make bioterrorism vaccines, some question whether the industry is up to the job... |
Bio-IT World
September 16, 2004
Zachary Zimmerman |
The Dark Side of Project BioShield Despite the uncertainties, an estimated 100 biopharma companies are developing anti-terror technologies. But they should examine both sides of Project BioShield before considering product development. |
Parameters
Winter 2005/2006
George R. Mastroianni |
Occupations, Cultures, and Leadership in the Army and Air Force The relatively recent separation of the Air Force from the Army, coupled with the rapid rise of the Air Force as a powerful, independent institution offers a unique opportunity to explore the organizational cultures of these two services, and to better understand the implications of culture on leadership styles in each of the services. |
IEEE Spectrum
December 2011
Philip E. Ross |
When Will We Have Unmanned Commercial Airliners? Unmanned planes dominate the battlefield, yet airliners still have pilot - -and copilots. |
Salon.com
July 28, 2000
Stephen Yafa |
Unfriendly skies Passengers who try to fly on United are ending up as casualties of a labor war between the airline's management and its "employee owners." |
Aviation History
Deborah G. Douglas |
WASPS of War Nancy Harkness Love proved her mettle in the air and gained recognition for women pilots in a man's world. |
National Defense
May 2015
Eoyang & Freeman |
Why the U.S. Must Reform The Military Personnel System If our military hopes to continue employing the best and brightest, it needs to consider fundamentally changing the military personnel system, not merely tinker with pay and benefits. |
Salon.com
July 26, 2002
Patrick Smith |
Ask the pilot Do seat cushions actually save lives? And why don't U.S. airlines fly to Africa? |
Salon.com
August 30, 2002
Patrick Smith |
Ask the pilot Airline security. Where are all the female pilots? And how do airliners find the runway in the fog? |
| AskMen.com |
Teamwork: Simon Sinek Don't forget to push yourself outside of your comfort zone. "It is that well-oiled machine that makes the pilots and the United States Air Force such a remarkable organization." |
The Motley Fool
May 22, 2007
Mike Havrilla |
An Emergent Opportunity The vaccine developer guided for revenue growth of 10% to 15% for this year. Emergent also has a strong balance sheet, with more than $67 million in cash and investments. Investors, take note. |
BusinessWeek
October 14, 2010
Chan Sue Ling |
As Asian Air Travel Soars, Pilots are Scarce As Asian air travel soars, the demand for pilots will likely outstrip supply. Some airlines are offering perks to recruits, including free training. |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2002
Sanford R. Kimmel |
Vaccine Adverse Events: Separating Myth from Reality Vaccines have turned many childhood diseases into distant memories in industrialized countries. However, questions have been raised about the safety of some vaccines because of rare but serious adverse effects that have been attributed to them. |
National Defense
June 2004
Roxana Tiron |
Pilots Spurring Training, Tactics Revolution Army aviators--rehashing lessons garnered in Vietnam and seizing on recent experience gained in Iraq and Afghanistan--are forcing a revolution in combat helicopter training. |
National Defense
March 2005
Sandra I. Erwin |
Strategy Drills Air Force strategists preparing for an upcoming war game are setting their sights on 2025, mapping out scenarios for how the service will organize, equip and train its forces two decades from now. |
Salon.com
August 23, 2002
Patrick Smith |
Ask the pilot How hard is it fly an airliner? And why can't I keep my tray table down during takeoff? |
Managed Care
December 2001 |
Events of Sept. 11 Add Pressure To Boost Health Plan Premiums The economic impact of Sept. 11 and the ensuing anthrax scare is still being calibrated, but it appears that health insurance premiums will increase even more than already had been predicted... |
The Motley Fool
October 29, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Flu Shots for the Elite The flu shot shortage offers some food for thought for investors. Here are some statistics showing the establishment has some problems with the priorities when it comes to the flu. |
Salon.com
October 13, 2001
Eric Boehlert |
EXTRA! Anthrax in the newsroom Bioterror dread spreads as the New York Times and NBC grapple with possible contaminations... |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2003
Sur et al. |
Vaccinations in Pregnancy Routine vaccines that generally are safe to administer during pregnancy include diphtheria, tetanus, influenza, and hepatitis B. Other vaccines, such as meningococcal and rabies, may be considered. |
Salon.com
July 12, 2002
Patrick Smith |
Up, locked, and loaded Should guns be allowed in the cockpit? Possibly, says Salon's aviation expert, but not at the expense of other solutions to air terror. |
Financial Advisor
July 2004
Raymond Fazzi |
Combat Readiness For Financial Advisors Military personnel are in much need of financial advice. |
Salon.com
April 11, 2002
P. Smith |
Back in the saddle These days, because I am an airline pilot, people want to know if I'm scared. Of course I'm scared. I would be nervous flying with a pilot who wasn't... |
IEEE Spectrum
February 2008
Susan Karlin |
James Brown: Above & Beyond This experimental test pilots are aviators trained in engineering and can convey problems and improvements for plane development. |
National Defense
July 2008
Grace V. Jean |
Eglin Prepares to Open F-35 Training Center Lockheed Martin Corp. is building a high-tech training center at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., which will be used by all F-35 pilots and maintainers. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2001 |
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: What a Parent Needs to Know Why should my child get this vaccine?... What exactly is the pneumococcal vaccine?... Are there some children who should not get pneumococcal conjugate vaccine or who should wait until they are older?... |
Salon.com
October 25, 2002
Patrick Smith |
Ask the pilot Flying Beech 99's, ogling Gulf Air's stunning stewardesses and other career highlights. Plus: What are the scariest airports? |
Aviation History
July 2007
O'Brien Browne |
Edward 'Mick' Mannock: World War I RAF Ace Pilot RAF flight leader Edward 'Mick' Mannock devoted his meteoric combat career to teaching squadron mates how to survive in the Western Front's deadly skies. |
National Defense
December 2013
Valerie Insinna |
Air National Guard Considers Replacing Manuals With Tablets The Air National Guard is studying whether pilots may be able to replace paper copies of reference manuals with electronic versions stored on a tablet. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2000
Monica Preboth |
Practice Guidelines ACIP Issues Recommendations for the 2000-2001 Influenza Season |
Salon.com
March 8, 2001
Amy Standen |
Ready for some lockjaw? There's no profit in the tetanus vaccine business, so a rare and hideous disease may soon strike more Americans... |
American History
Margaret Davidson |
American Biowarrior A pioneer in America's biological weapons program during World War II, the unassuming Dr. Ira Baldwin was critical to the development of methods that made large-scale, safe production of the deadly toxins possible. |
