Heather "Lucky" Penney and Mitchell Visiting Fellow Brian Morra discuss their report Want to Win? You'll Need Digital Engineering with special guest, Dr. Amanda Bullock of the Air Force Research Lab.
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Every week, Heather “Lucky” Penney will take listeners into the world of aerospace power and help the audience understand what it takes to fly and fight in the sky, while also protecting America’s interests in space. Whether talking to top generals, standing on a flight line full of combat aircraft, looking at a rocket being prepared for launch, or hearing from those who have laid it all on the line in defense of the nation—this podcast will afford unprecedented access and insight into where the combat aerospace community is going and why.
Ep. 191 - The Rendezvous
Chinese Spacepower, NGAD Turbulence, and Congressional Update
In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss China in space, Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, and defense bills in Congress.
In this episode, Heather "Lucky" Penney chats with Lt Col Jessica "Thumper" Getrost, Commander of the 57th Space Aggressor Squadron; Lt Col Matt "BC" Bejeck, Commander of the 98th Space range Squadron; and Mitchell's own Charles Galbreath about how the Space Force is preparing its Guardians for the demands of orbital warfare.
In this special episode, Heather "Lucky" Penney is joined by Mitchell Institute's Mark Gunzinger and J. Michael Dahm to discuss his report Fighting the Air Base: Decisive Combat Sortie Generation Under Fire and what it means for base defense in the Indo-Pacific.
In this episode, Heather "Lucky" Penney is joined by Col Thomas Lankford, Commander of the 317th Airlift Wing. Topics covered include strategic airlift, agile combat employment, and much more!
In this episode, Heather "Lucky" Penney chats with Col Joshua Koslov, Commander of the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing. The key to success is dominance across the electromagnetic spectrum, and in this episode, Penney and Col Koslov discuss how the USAF is looking to maintain its dominance across the "spectrum."
Ep. 186 - The Rendezvous
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ep. 181 - The Rendezvous
Defense Budget, Space Update, CCA Decision, and PLA Reorg
In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss the DoD Budget, Space, CCAs, and PLA Reorganization.
The UK is a close and aligned ally to the U.S. The Mitchell team chats with the head of the Royal Air Force, ACM Sir Richard Knighton. Topics discussed include lessons learned from Ukraine, projecting power into the Pacific, deterrence in the modern era, space as a contested domain, and much more!
Electronic warfare is a crucial subject matter. The Mitchell team is joined by Col Chris “Trigger” Fernengel and Lt Col Chris “Shocker” Adams of the Space Force in order to discuss the risks, capabilities, and limitations of space electronic warfare.
U.S. adversaries continue to pursue acts of aggression that have been responded to by the Air Force airmen. The Mitchell team speaks with 9th AF/ US Air Forces Central Command Commander Lt Gen Alexus “Grynch” Grynkewich to understand the scale and scope of current operations, and desired objectives through a leadership lens.