Virginia
March 11 2026
This week we visit Virginia! We talk about the National Reconnaissance Office, Wollops Flight Facility, and Langley Air Force Base, plus the Virginia Air and Space Science Center! Virginia is home of many locations and artifacts that have been instrumental in America’s air and space power story.
Listen Now4th Annual Spacepower Security Forum
April 1 2026
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Upcoming Event
Maj. Gen. Samuel Keener
March 18 2026
Join us for this can’t-miss Schriever Spacepower Series with Maj. Gen. Samuel C. Keener to hear first-hand how spacepower is evolving to meet emerging challenges.
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Podcast
Frontline Spacepower: Command Perspectives from U.S. Space Forces-Central
March 14 2026
We discuss the history, current operations, and future of U.S. Space Forces-Central (SPACECENT) with its first commander, Col Chris “Tool” Putman.” Learn about how spacepower provided key contributions to defending Israel from Iranian air and missile strikes, empowered Operation Midnight Hammer, and more.
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Recent Event
Lt. Gen. Dennis O. Bythewood
March 13 2026
Lt. Gen. Dennis Bythewood sits at the nexus between the Space Force and U.S. Space Command. He leads thousands of...
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In the News & Commentary
Space Force Components Building Up Units to ‘Surge’ Forward
March 13 2026
Air & Space Forces Magazine | March 13, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
JUST IN: Space Capabilities Underpinning Operation Epic Fury, Senior Leader Says
March 13 2026
National Defense Magazine | March 13, 2026
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In the News & Commentary
B-1 Bomber Buildup at UK Base Hits Unprecedented Levels
March 13 2026
Air & Space Forces Magazine | March 12, 2026
Read MoreMitchell Institute In the News
Air denial is not air control, and the Air Force should not pretend it is
Breaking Defense | March 11, 2026
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USAF B-21 Raider Spotted in Aerial Refueling Tests Ahead of 2027 Fielding
The Defense Post | March 12, 2026
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MQ-9s Over Iran: Striking and Finding Targets—But Taking Some Losses
Air & Space Forces Magazine | March 11, 2026
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Celebrating 100 Years of Liquid-Fueled Rockets
Air & Space Forces Magazine | March 11, 2026
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USSF Eyes ‘Dual-Use’ Ways to Boost Space Superiority, Prep for Guardians in Orbit
Air & Space Forces Magazine | March 6, 2026
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Recent Mitchell Institute Publications
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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Homeland Sanctuary Lost: Urgent Actions to Secure the Arctic Flank
Arlington, VA | September 4, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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Disconnected by Design: 5th- & 6th-Gen Aircraft in Disaggregated Collaborative Air Operations
Arlington, VA | August 29, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...
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Air Force Under Fire: Time To Own Base Defense
Arlington, VA | August 20, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies announces a new entry in its Forum...
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