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Lessons of Kosovo: The Limits of Air Power -- Aug. 8, 1999
Did NATO's bombs and missiles stop ethnic cleansing in Kosovo? How effective were they in attacking Serb forces?

Are We Prepared for Chemical/Biological Attacks? -- June 7, 1998 
Ever since the poison gas attack on the Tokyo subway, Americans have asked, "Can it happen here?" Everyone - the public, Washington...

Law and Gender in the Military -- Dec. 21, 1997 
Women are taking on an increasing role in the U.S. military. The armed forces are struggling to adjust to their changing demographics while... 

The $265 Billion Question -- July 13, 1997 
The Pentagon, Congress and the President hail the Quadrennial Defense Review as a blueprint for future military forces and spending levels...

A U.S Military Force for the Real World -- Nov. 19, 1995 
The world has changed dramatically since the end of the Cold War. Have U.S. forces and military strategy changed to meet the realities... 

Where Has All the Money Gone? -- Oct. 10, 1995 
Despite enormous pressure on Congress and the military to spend scarce public resources, wisely, DoD and many weapons contractors continue...

Ready or Not? American Combat Readiness -- March 19, 1995
The 60's had a "Bomber Gap," the 70's a "Missile Gap," military spending in the 80's was driven by "Hollow Forces." Today, it's a "Readiness Gap"...

Humanitarian Tasks for the Military -- Feb. 12, 1995 
Since the end of the Cold War, the U.S. armed forces have dramatically increased their humanitarian efforts...

The Wounds of War: Vietnam -- Aug. 28, 1994 
America has not yet come to terms with the Vietnam War. People touched by that conflict reveal the impact on their lives...

Military Medicine: A Prescription for Change? -- March 27, 1994 
The organization and accomplishments of military doctors in caring for soldiers wounded in war and exposed to diseases is a model for civilian...

How the Military Manages Money -- March 6, 1994 
The military has a terrible record of managing its finances. The GAO has identified much needed reforms...

Does the United States Need Nuclear Weapons? -- Feb. 6, 1994 
Since 1945 the U.S. has built 70,000 nuclear weapons. Today, military planners are reevaluating the needs and possible uses of...

Holding on in Okinawa -- Dec. 26, 1993 
Nearly 50 years after the battle with the Japanese, 50,000 U.S. troops and civilians occupy 20% of this gateway to Asia...

President Clinton's Military Establishment -- Nov. 7, 1993
Bill Clinton ran on the platform of change. How much change has he brought to the Pentagon? Is the Pentagon restructuring now that...

Who's the Enemy Now? -- Sept. 5, 1993 
Now that the U.S. seems to be a country without an enemy in sight, the Pentagon is preparing to fight minor-league - or imaginary - foes....

Veterans in America -- Aug. 22, 1993 
More than one American in ten is a veteran. The vets have a big impact on our taxes and our political life. A revealing report on the men and...

Cutting the Military Price Tag -- July 25, 1993 
Most Americans would agree that we must spend whatever is necessary to defend the United States. But what is necessary in today's world to defend the United States?

War May Be Hazardous to Your Health -- May 9, 1993 
From Agent Orange to LSD experiments to unexplained illnesses among veterans of the Gulf War, wars have often damaged the health...

New Civilian Tasks for the Military -- April, 1993 
The powerful chairman of the Senate Armed Services committee has proposed new civilian tasks for the military...

Women Warriors -- Feb. 28, 1993 
What next for women in the military? Combatants or non-combatants?

Do We Need Four Military Forces? -- Jan. 10, 1993 
Redundant elements of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines - planes, weapons developers, chaplains - are potential savings...

The National Security Council -- Oct. 11, 1992 
Operating in complete secrecy, the NSC wields enormous powers affecting all Americans...

Citizen Soldiers: the Guard and Reserves -- June 21, 1991 
A penetrating look at the future role of America's citizen soldiers...

The Commander-in-Chief -- May 31, 1992 
The President wields awesome powers in the conduct of and in directing the size and shape of our armed forces...

Animals in the Service of the Military -- Nov. 24, 1991 
Animals are involved in preparations for war... 

U.S. Elite Forces -- Nov. 17, 1991 
Lifts the veil of secrecy from highly-trained U.S. special forces... 

Uncle Sam's Foreign Military Bases: Should They Go? -- Oct. 20, 1991 
"We won't be back 'till it's over, over there," went the song. Is it