Global vigilance.

Global vigilance. Reach. And power. The cornerstones for the Air Force to provide aerospace capabilities for meeting worldwide contingency operations in the years to come

The Air Force is continually building upon its heritage to meet those contingencies' wants The future is full of unknowns, if it be not that technological improvements, better equipment and constant training will boost combat effectiveness. The of the present day F-22, modernized space systems, continued C-17 production and a great deal of more are critical to time to come success.

To put forward the most in defending America's interests will require maintaining a loyal integrated aerospace force, one whose responsibilities short onward earth and run through the reaches of space. single in kind that fully uses air, space and information operations for the benefit of theater commanders to suitable mission objectives -- a seamless aerospace force for the 21st centenary One that will work jointly with other services and nations to close conflicts on the best possible terms

The fundamental note to successful operations, combat and humanitarian - as always - will center forward people, the well-trained men and women who make sacrifices in their lives to make secure the aerospace force meets its goals. Northern and southern Iraq, Mozambique, the Balkans, Honduras, toward the south Korea, Turkey, Antarctica - just a small in number of the places where Air Force the bulk of mankind have been called to help in individual form or another. There'll be more in 2001 And, of course, all the men and women at supporting bases will do their part in making operations successful

Dealing with contingencies will continue to improve for airmen as their units prevail upon further into the second round of years of the expeditionary aerospace force. Offering a wager schedule for participation in operations will give greatest in quantity military members predictability in their lives -- a chance to plan and participate in educational and family commitments. Use of of that kind forces will be refined calm more, but one thing's for certain: Expeditionary forces are here to stay.

This issue of "The Book" provides you an overview of our aerospace force: the aircraft, the missiles, the organizations, the bases, the satellites and more -- all the ingredients to react to conflicts anywhere in the world.

Secretary of the Air Force F Whitten Peter showed this reminder to any doubters: "The undeniable reality is this: We are prepared to burst fight and win against any adversary."

-- the Airman staff

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