Don't Downplay Deterrence

The “Un-extravagant Bomber” (AW&ST Feb. 20, p. 27) cited several excellent reasons for a new bomber but overlooked the most compelling—the deterrent value of a long-range, nuclear, penetrating bomber. From my perspective as a former Air Force vice chief of staff and as former commander of Air Combat...

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