October issue of Airman available

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SAN ANTONIO (AFPN) --  Learn about what it took to make the air war over Iraq a success, read about the end of an era in Saudi Arabia, and take a look into a drag-racing teen’s lifelong obstacles. These features and more highlight the October issue of Airman magazine, now available in print and online at http://www.af.mil/news/airman.

Command of the Air -- From observation to dogfights, carpet bombing to precision strikes, the use of air power has evolved to meet the needs of the fighting forces. Air power is the key to making enemy forces do what we want them to do. http://www.af.mil/news/airman/1003/air.html

Teamwork on High -- For 21 days, coalition forces reigned supreme over the sky in the Middle East. But it took more than just coalition aircraft to make the air war of Operation Iraqi Freedom the success it was. Teamwork was the key. http://www.af.mil/news/airman/1003/team.html

Goodbye, Prince Sultan -- The roar of aircraft has departed Prince Sultan Air Base. Airmen and aircraft have moved to other bases in the Middle East. Operations center people and equipment have merged with the operations center in Al Udeid AB, Qatar. An era has ended, but the expeditionary force continues its mission. http://www.af.mil/news/airman/1003/sultan.html

The Targeteers -- When it comes to putting bombs on target, the difference between a bull’s-eye and a miss is the sole responsibility of a group of little-known airmen who literally call the shots of war. http://www.af.mil/news/airman/1003/target.html

Jeannine’s Journey -- Jeannine Johnson is not your normal 13-year-old. She has overcome hardships and done without activities other children do each day. But when she jumps into her drag racer, zipping down the track puts her on even ground with her peers. http://www.af.mil/news/airman/1003/jeannine.html

Into Liberia -- The 56th Rescue Squadron at Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland, ships out to Sierra Leone, Africa, to airlift Marines to Monrovia and evacuate U.S. citizens during civil unrest in Liberia. http://www.af.mil/news/airman/1003/liberia.html