Lt. Gen. Steven Whitney
July 15 2026
Lt. Gen. Whitney plays an important role in ensuring that the Air Force and Space Force are properly sized and resourced for future conflicts. He also brings valuable insights from his extensive acquisition experience. Watch the fascinating discussion with one of the senior Guardians on the Joint Staff.
Watch & ListenLt. Gen. Gregory J. Gagnon
July 17 2026
General Gagnon leads more than 12,000 Guardians and Airmen charged with generating, presenting, and sustaining combat-ready space forces for global operations.
Watch & ListenIowa
July 22 2026
This week we visit Iowa! Even though it is landlocked, the Hawkeye State played a big role in naval aviation history
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Defeating the Drones: The Airman’s Imperative to Defend Against Small UAV
July 30 2026
It's time to pursue new operational concepts, tactics, and procure necessary technologies to mitigate the current and future threat.
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Gen. Kevin B. Schneider
July 27 2026
Join us as Gen. Schneider provides an update on airpower and the Pacific theater.
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In the News & Commentary
Degree Of Survivability Key Question For DIU/USAF MMA Program
July 23 2026
Aviation Tech Today | July 23, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
Experts: What Canada Joining Sixth-Gen Fighter Program Signals for US Industry
July 23 2026
Air & Space Forces Magazine | July 22, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
Space Force Jammed Iran Dark Before First Strike: Eyes Harder Fight Ahead
July 23 2026
Tech Times | July 22, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
Air Force One’s Qatari jet needs security upgrades, experts say, but ask if a month is enough time
July 23 2026
Reuters | July 20, 2026
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Air Force One to be grounded for month of security upgrades, Trump says
ECIKS.org | July 22, 2026
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Air Force goes all in on use of Europe-based fighter wings to give support in Middle East
Stars and Stripes | July 22, 2026
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Iran claims Jordanian soldiers, civilians provided strike intel
World Israel News | July 20, 2026
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Trust between operators, CCAs starts with simulations: Former Air Force secretary
AirForceTimes | July 20, 2026
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Recent Mitchell Institute Publications
Shared Understanding, Distributed Judgment: USAF Command and Control in Complex Operations
Arlington, VA | July 21, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies announces a new entry in its Forum...
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Technology and Military Disruption: Inbound from the Space Frontier
Arlington, VA | July 10, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies announces a new entry in its Forum...
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Space Superiority Through the Spectrum of Conflict: Findings and Recommendations from the Conflict in Space Workshop
Arlington, VA | June 23, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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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, 2026 — 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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