America 250

As an official supporting partner of America250, the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is proud to host “America 250: The Air & Space Power Story,” a year-long short-form podcast series with extensive video content highlighting how every U.S. state has contributed to the history and evolution of these domains. Timed with the Nation’s 250th anniversary, the series explores iconic places, people, and innovations that have fundamentally shaped airpower and spacepower. This ties to communities across the country.

Space Superiority Through the Spectrum of Conflict: Findings and Recommendations from the Conflict in Space Workshop

June 23 2026

Join us to discuss the key findings in our newest report and gain insight on how the United States must continue to build combat credibility, deter hostile behavior, control escalation, and ensure the United States’ ability to prevail in future space conflict.

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Arkansas

June 24 2026

This week we visit Arkansas! The “Natural State” was the home of Louise Thaden, a pioneering female aviator who set multiple flying records, including the women’s...

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Recent Event

Gen. 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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Marking America 250: The Air and Space Power Journey

July 3 2026

As America celebrates its 250th Anniversary, we discuss the top accomplishments, innovations, and examples of personal sacrifice that our team thinks best exemplify air and space power.

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In the News & Commentary

Why the Air Force is turning this business jet into a weapon

July 2 2026

Task & Purpose | July 2, 2026

In the News & Commentary

Understanding Readiness in Airpower

July 2 2026

Wild Blue Yonder | July 1, 2026

In the News & Commentary

Space Force’s proposed budget increase would largely go to existing programs, official says

July 2 2026

Aerospace America | July 1, 2026

In the News & Commentary

Dean of the Mitchell Institute Discusses Iran Negotiations on NewsNation

July 2 2026

NewsNation | June 21, 2026

In the News & Commentary

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An Imperative for the Nation

America 250

Listen & Watch Now

Space Superiority Through the Spectrum of Conflict: Findings and Recommendations from the Conflict in Space Workshop

Arkansas

Gen. John D. Lamontagne

Marking America 250: The Air and Space Power Journey

Why the Air Force is turning this business jet into a weapon

Understanding Readiness in Airpower

Space Force’s proposed budget increase would largely go to existing programs, official says

Dean of the Mitchell Institute Discusses Iran Negotiations on NewsNation

Why Readiness Matters

Mitchell Institute In the News

Expanded U.S. B-21 bomber fleet gains support

Air Force Ponders Future for Red Hawk Beyond Pilot Training

Air Force Puts Jet Trainer into Production While Developmental Testing Continues

Think tank games out how to respond to disaster scenarios in space warfare

Why RAF Typhoon Pilots Are Walking Away From $83,881 Salaries For Commercial Cockpits

22 General Sent Congress A Dire Warning: The Air Force Has Never Been This Old, Small, Or This Unready

Watch: There’s a Better Way | Lt. Gen. David A. Deptula, USAF (Ret.) | Episode 170

Chinese AI Agents Could Challenge Air and Space Operations, Planning

Recent Mitchell Institute Publications

Space Superiority Through the Spectrum of Conflict: Findings and Recommendations from the Conflict in Space Workshop

The Tactical C2 Imperative: Building a Resilient, Mobile Command and Control Grid

Military Human Spaceflight: A Key Component to U.S. Space Superiority

Rebuilding American Airpower: Balancing the Air Force’s Combat Forces for Peer Conflict

China Airpower Tracker

Strategic Attack: Maintaining the Air Force’s Capacity to Deny Enemy Sanctuaries

Charting a Path to Space Superiority: The Cross-Domain Imperative

It’s Time to Invest: Enhancing Current and Future U.S. Air Force Airlift

About the Mitchell Institute

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An Imperative for the Nation

America 250

Listen & Watch Now

Space Superiority Through the Spectrum of Conflict: Findings and Recommendations from the Conflict in Space Workshop

Arkansas

Gen. John D. Lamontagne

Marking America 250: The Air and Space Power Journey

Why the Air Force is turning this business jet into a weapon

Understanding Readiness in Airpower

Space Force’s proposed budget increase would largely go to existing programs, official says

Dean of the Mitchell Institute Discusses Iran Negotiations on NewsNation

Why Readiness Matters

Mitchell Institute In the News

Expanded U.S. B-21 bomber fleet gains support

Air Force Ponders Future for Red Hawk Beyond Pilot Training

Air Force Puts Jet Trainer into Production While Developmental Testing Continues

Think tank games out how to respond to disaster scenarios in space warfare

Why RAF Typhoon Pilots Are Walking Away From $83,881 Salaries For Commercial Cockpits

22 General Sent Congress A Dire Warning: The Air Force Has Never Been This Old, Small, Or This Unready

Watch: There’s a Better Way | Lt. Gen. David A. Deptula, USAF (Ret.) | Episode 170

Chinese AI Agents Could Challenge Air and Space Operations, Planning

Recent Mitchell Institute Publications

Space Superiority Through the Spectrum of Conflict: Findings and Recommendations from the Conflict in Space Workshop

The Tactical C2 Imperative: Building a Resilient, Mobile Command and Control Grid

Military Human Spaceflight: A Key Component to U.S. Space Superiority

Rebuilding American Airpower: Balancing the Air Force’s Combat Forces for Peer Conflict

China Airpower Tracker

Strategic Attack: Maintaining the Air Force’s Capacity to Deny Enemy Sanctuaries

Charting a Path to Space Superiority: The Cross-Domain Imperative

It’s Time to Invest: Enhancing Current and Future U.S. Air Force Airlift

About the Mitchell Institute

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