Minuteman turns 40

Article Abstract:

An examination of the intercontinental ballistic Minuteman missile forty years after its first test flight is presented.

Design and construction, Intercontinental ballistic missiles, Minuteman (Missile)

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The recruiters and the schools; access is denied, one way or another, by a third of US schools

Article Abstract:

Military recruiters are permitted in colleges throughout the US, but some 31% of high schools deny access to such recruiting efforts. The reasons for denial vary widely, and in some schools recruting for one or two services may be denied while others are permitted.

Armed Forces, Public opinion, Vocational guidance, Military education, Recruiting and enlistment

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Force shaping

Article Abstract:

The United States Air Force is planning to reduce its troops after massive recruitment during the global war on terrorism program. It has more than 360,000 airmen, and is planning not to recruit any more airmen and go about the retrenchment in a systematic manner.

Strategy & planning, Personnel administration, Planning, United States. Air Force, Company business planning, Downsizing

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