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DATE: June 4, 2026 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm EDT

Learn more about current Air Force priorities with Vice Chief of Staff Gen. John Lamontagne. As one of the service’s top leaders, Gen. Lamontagne plays an instrumental role in organizing, training, and equipping Airmen across the force. His insights will be incredibly valuable give this year’s historic defense investments and pressing global security requirements. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss!

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Lt. Gen. David A. Deptula USAF (Ret.)Dean, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

Gen. John LamontagneVice Chief of Staff, United States Air Force

Media Coverage

• Air Force Vice Chief: Demand for New Airplanes 'Outstripping' Production
  Air & Space Force Magazine
• Air Force Leadership Backs MYPs Beyond F-35 and F-15EX
  Defense Daily
• USAF Wants "MQ-9 Next" Reaper Replacement To Be Modular, Cheap
  TWZ
• Air Force Eyes Faster Software Updates for More Aircraft
  Air & Space Forces Magazine
• Largest Air Force in the World Plans 108 New Aircraft, Seeks Higher Production Capacity
  Aviation A2Z
• Largest Air Force in the World Needs Faster Software Updates to Legacy Aircraft
  Aviation A2Z