Debate on B1 Bomber Reveals Interservice Rivalry
Fred Reed argues that the U S military overinvests in the B 1 bomber due to interservice rivalries and romanticism. He contends resources are limited and conventional forces are underfunded, while the Navy and Air Force pursue glamour over national defense.
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Navy retires first supersonic jet fighter F-8 Crusader
The F-8 Crusader, the Navy’s first supersonic jet fighter, served 31 years as fighter and photo recon. Its retirement ceremony at Andrews Air Force Base marked the end for Light Photographic Squadron 206. John Glenn recalled towing the plane as a sentimental farewell.
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Top admiral lambasts Lehman tenure
In Washington Admiral Carlisle Trost criticizes former Secretary of the Navy John Lehman after six years, calling him unbalanced and accusing him of favoritism and overreaching. Lehman plans lectures, a book, and support for Bush’s 1988 bid while Webb reshapes Navy policy and budgets.
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Chris Wagner Military Matters Editor Profile
Chris Wagner, military matters editor, is listed with contact number 470-2200 on Wednesday May 27, 1987 page B4. The item identifies staff role and newsroom details rather than a narrative event.
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Bradley Fighting Vehicle swim requirement criticized by maker
FMC Corpora tion documents obtained by a House committee reveal the Bradley Fighting Vehicle maker urged the Army to drop the swim requirement, citing high cost and low reliability. The Army did not drop it, with at least nine Bradleys sinking since program start and two more in the past two months. A 19 year old driver died when a Bradley sank in March.
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Proxmire rails at General Dynamics probe handling
Senator William Proxmire contends the government is not serious about defense fraud as he and colleagues demand documents on the Justice Department ending its probe into General Dynamics. They question the 1970s Navy contract disputes and a 1978 cost settlement amid fraud allegations by former exec Takis Veliotis.
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