Editorials Archive

2013

May	How to Lose a Sprint and a Marathon Under sequestration, readiness is no longer assured.
April	Where the Cold War Lives North Korea has dashed hopes that it might change.
March	Leaving No One Behind Identifying Keller and Meroney was extraordinary—and typical.
February	The Perils of Air Parity USAF must preserve readiness, keep modernization on track, and retain top-notch airmen as funds decline.
January	Who Will Stand For Defense? Very few lawmakers won re-election on the strength of their support for the military.

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In More Depth

Warrior Spirit
Airmen walked away with 30 medals, including three gold, from the 2013 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., last week, nearly doubling their medal count from the previous year.
Cold Comfort
The Air Force relieved 17 launch control officers with the 91st Missile Wing at Minot AFB, N.D., of their authority to control and launch Minuteman III nuclear missiles following poor performance in one aspect of a consolidated unit inspection.
Plague of Sexual Assaults
The number of reported sexual assaults in the military continues to increase despite efforts by senior defense leaders to eradicate this problem.