John Venable joins the Mitchell Institute Team as Senior Resident Fellow for Airpower Studies
Arlington, Virginia | June 6, 2024 The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce that Col John “JV”…
Congressional Update, Triad Questioned, Space Guard Debate
In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss the Triad, the Space Guard Debate, Capitol Hill, and Lt Gen Dave Deptula, USAF (Ret.) wraps with a discussion regarding his recent visit to Ukraine.
Tomorrow’s F-35: Cooling is Key
In this episode, Heather “Lucky” Penney and Mitchell Institute Executive Director Doug Birkey welcome Matt Pess, Chief Engineer on the Enhanced Power and Cooling (EPCAS) program at Collins Aerospace to discuss how the F-35 stays “cool” under pressure.
New NATO Voices: Conversation with Maj Gen Jonas Wikman, Chief of the Swedish Air Force
In this episode, Heather “Lucky” Penney and Lt Gen Dave Deptula welcome the Chief of the Swedish Air Force Major General Jonas Wikman. The three discuss the history of the Swedish Air Force and its integration into the NATO Alliance.
89th Airlift Wing: Understanding the Mission of SAMFOX and Beyond
In this episode, Heather “Lucky” Penney chats with Col Angela Ochoa, Commander of the 89th Airlift Wing. The Airmen of the 89th are best known for flying the nation’s most senior and elected leaders, including the President of the United States on Air Force One.
Tomorrow’s Air National Guard: Lt Gen Loh Conversation
In this special episode, Heather “Lucky” Penney sits down with Lt Gen Michael A. Loh, Director of the Air National Guard and Lt Gen Joseph T. Guastella, USAF (Ret.), Former Deputy Chief of Staff, USAF. The three chat about the importance of the Guard and its role in the Total Force.
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Acquisition
Empowering actors at all levels with a smart set of options at the right time and place demands procuring the most effective, efficient, and resilient set of tools.
Budgeting
Resource investment must prioritize investments that will yield best value for the Air Force, Space Force, and national security establishment as a whole.
Nuclear
Strategic deterrence is the bedrock of the national security enterprise thanks to the virtues and value of the triad.
Space
National security space activities are essential facets of any military operation, while also creating conditions essential for the civilian economy.
Strategy
Meeting national security requirements today and tomorrow requires insightful, creative approaches that prioritize America’s strengths, while not projecting undue vulnerability.