Congressman 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.
Register NowGen. John D. Lamontagne
June 4 2026
The important role and duties of the Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force.
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May 27 2026
This week we visit Illinois! Learn how the USS Wolverine and USS Sable and the Henry Crown Space Center at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, where visitors can see the Apollo 8 Command Module, Mercury 7 capsule, and a SpaceX dragon capsule.
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PodcastThe Rendezvous
FY27 Budget, Space Force Launch, and the Future of Airpower
May 30 2026
In this episode, our team assesses Congress' response to the FY27 defense budget request. We also discuss SDA's new leadership, as well as Space Force's requirement for a third heavy launch site. When it comes to airpower, we explain the importance of the MQ-9 in current ops, plus the significance of E-7, EA-37B, and B-21 program developments. Our team wraps up exploring the latest trends in the Ukraine conflict.
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In the News & Commentary
Why the F-35 fighter is a vital U.S. asset in this menacing era
May 28 2026
The Washington Post | May 27, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
Space Force urged to deploy troops on moon to prevent China from gaining edge in space
May 28 2026
The Washington Times | May 28, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
Air Force says China bolsters military power in all domains
May 28 2026
The Washington Times | May 27, 2026
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Publications
The Tactical C2 Imperative: Building a Resilient, Mobile Command and Control Grid
May 26 2026
Arlington, VA | May 26, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies announces a new entry in its Forum...
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In the News & Commentary
US Must Return to Moon to Counter ‘Belligerent’ China, Think Tank Warns
May 26 2026
Orbital Today | May 24, 2026
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The US Space Force must prepare to deploy service members to the Moon.
MetaDefense | May 24, 2026
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Space Force needs to prepare for an ‘in-person’ moon conflict with China, new report argues
Defense One | May 23, 2026
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Defining Roles and Missions in the Indian Military Towards True Optimisation and Jointness
Centre for Aerospace Power and Strategic Studies | May 22, 2026
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Meink: Long-Range Nuclear Cruise Missile ‘Going Well’ but Entering Critical Phase
Air & Space Forces Magazine | May 20, 2026
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New Report: Time Is Now to Start Work on Guardians in Space to Counter China
Air & Space Forces Magazine | May 21, 2026
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Boots on the moon needed to beat ‘belligerent’ China: Mitchell Institute
Breaking Defense | May 21, 2026
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Recent Mitchell Institute Publications
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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Winning the Next War: Overcoming the U.S. Air Force’s Capacity, Capability, and Readiness Crisis
Being technologically superior, numerically sufficient, and well-trained is key to success in the air. Yet today’s USAF is the oldest, smallest, and least ready in its history.
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