Gen. John D. Lamontagne
June 4 2026
The important role and duties of the Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force.
Watch & ListenAlabama
June 3 2026
This week we visit Alabama! Learn about the incredible contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen, who fought a dual war against both discrimination and Axis forces during World War II.
Listen NowCongressman August Pfluger
June 2 2026
Before his time in Congress, Congressman Pfluger graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy and served for over two decades as a fighter pilot--including time as a squadron commander. Join us as we explore national security perspectives as seen from Capitol Hill through the lens of a combat veteran fighter pilot.
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In the News & Commentary
Armies Can’t Win Wars Alone
June 3 2026
RealClear Defense | June 1, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
US F-15E pilot shot down twice in 33 days during Iran war — first by Kuwaiti friendly fire, then by Iranian missile
June 3 2026
The Indian Express | June 3, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
Same US Pilot Shot Down Twice Over Iran
June 3 2026
Kyiv Post | June 3, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
F-15E Pilot Downed Over Iran Had Also Survived Kuwaiti Friendly Fire Shootdown at Start of War
June 3 2026
The Aviationist | June 3, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
Key Lawmaker: GOP Has ‘Framework’ Of New Reconciliation Bill
June 3 2026
Aviation Week | June 2, 2026
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Press Release: 2025 General Atomics United States Space Force Unit of the Year Award
The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Center of Excellence extends its most sincere congratulations to the U.S. Space Force’s 2nd Space Launch Squadron as the recipient of the 2025 General Atomics United States Space Force Unit of the Year Award.
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Air Force Hero Bob Lodge May Finally Get Medal of Honor with New Proposed Legislation
Air & Space Forces Magazine | June 2, 2026
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As Fighter Fleet Shrinks Below Legal Minimum, Pfluger Sounds Alarm
Air & Space Forces Magazine | June 2, 2026
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Space Force Wants 5 New Tactical Ops Centers for Electronic Warfare
Air & Space Forces Magazine | June 1, 2026
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Building Better Leaders #21: Developing the Next Generation of Leaders
Air & Space Forces Association | May 29, 2026
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Air superiority never means totally risk-free sky: Retired USAF General
Turkiye Today | Fatih Kocaibis
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Forget F-22 and F-35 Stealth Fighters: The U.S. Air Force Is Flying 63-Year-Old Tankers — and It’s Becoming a Crisis
National Security Journal | May 31, 2026
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Recent Mitchell Institute Publications
The Tactical C2 Imperative: Building a Resilient, Mobile Command and Control Grid
Arlington, VA | May 26, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies announces a new entry in its Forum...
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Military Human Spaceflight: A Key Component to U.S. Space Superiority
Arlington, VA | May 22, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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Rebuilding American Airpower: Balancing the Air Force’s Combat Forces for Peer Conflict
Arlington, VA | April 9, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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Strategic Attack: Maintaining the Air Force’s Capacity to Deny Enemy Sanctuaries
Arlington, VA | February 9, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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Charting a Path to Space Superiority: The Cross-Domain Imperative
Arlington, VA | December 9, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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It’s Time to Invest: Enhancing Current and Future U.S. Air Force Airlift
Arlington, VA | December 2, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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A Broader Look at Dynamic Space Operations: Creating Multi-Dimensional Dilemmas for Adversaries
Arlington, VA | November 6, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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