Aerospace Advantage - Episode 297

Marking America 250: The Air and Space Power Journey

As America celebrates its 250th Anniversary, it’s crucial to remember that air and space power have manifested some of our nation’s most important achievements. Whether talking about winning wars or exploring the globe and outer space, Airmen, Guardians, astronauts, teams of engineers, support personnel, and top national leaders have repeatedly harnessed the domains of air and space to do what many previously thought was impossible. We gather to discuss the top accomplishments, innovations, and examples of personal sacrifice that our team thinks best exemplify air and space power.

Guests

Lt. Gen. David A. Deptula, USAF (Ret.)Dean, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, USAF (Ret.)Explorer Chair, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence (MI-SPACE)
Lt. Gen. Burt Field, USAF (Ret.)President and CEO, Air & Space Forces Association
Maj. Gen. Larry Stutzriem, USAF (Ret.)Executive Vice President, Air & Space Forces Association
Heather PenneyDirector of Studies and Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Charles GalbreathDirector and Senior Resident Fellow for Spacepower Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence
John VenableSenior Fellow for Airpower Studies, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Brig. Gen. Houston Cantwell, USAF (Ret.)Senior Resident Fellow for Airpower Studies, Mitchell Institute
Jennifer ReevesSenior Resident Fellow for Spacepower Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence

Host

Doug BirkeyExecutive Director, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

Credits

Producer
Shane Thin

Executive Producer
Doug Birkey

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