The rollout for this paper featured a conversation with Gen. Glen D. VanHerck, USAF (Ret.) and the Mitchell Institute about the state of the U.S. Arctic domain and the need for the nation to rebuild its northern tier defenses.
Join Steve Russell from GE Aerospace and Mitchell experts as they discuss America's propulsion advantage and why it's important.
Maj. Gen. Jason R. Armagost
The Mighty Eighth’s mission is to deter conventional and nuclear threats, and provide national leadership with the means to strike any target around the globe at any time. Join us for a conversation with Maj Gen Jason Armagost, Commander of the Eighth Air Force & Joint Global Strike Operations Center.
Don’t miss this insider’s look at the force design, technologies, and partnerships shaping tomorrow’s space operations
Gen. Kevin Schneider
Join us for what promises to be a most interesting conversation about airpower and the Pacific theater.
Lt. Gen. Andrew Gebara
While nuclear deterrence is always important, the current threat environment heightens the critical nature of this mission. Watch our conversation with the Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration.
Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton
The United States Space Force is working to integrate space capabilities across global operations in an era of strategic competition with peer adversaries. Join the Mitchell Institute for this important conversation with a Space Force warfighter on the leading edge.
Maj. Gen. Chris Povak
The National Reconnaissance Office is leading one of the most ambitious architectural transformations in intelligence history. Join the Mitchell Institute’s discussion with Gen Povak for an informative look at dramatic transformation occurring within the NRO.
Maj. Gen. Timothy A. Sejba & CMSgt Karmann-Monique Pogue
Together, they are shaping the education, training, doctrine, and testing vital to ensuring Guardians have the skills and equipment to overcome any threat. Register to learn more about the STARCOM efforts to prepare Guardians for the warfighting domain of space!
Brig. Gen. (S) Robert W. Davis
Learn more on how we need space sensing to survive!
Join us for a DARPA update with Deputy Director Rob McHenry!
Dr. Kelly Hammett
Register now to learn about the critical mission Dr. Hammett is leading at the Space Rapid Capabilities Office!
Representative Don Bacon
With an extensive Air Force background, Representative Don Bacon is the perfect candidate to speak on US defense through a congressional lens.
Lt. Gen. Shawn N. Bratton
Lt. Gen. Bratton provides insight into the new direction the Space Force is heading!
Brig. Gen. Kristin L. Panzenhagen
Learn more on how assured access to space is key to space superiority!
Logistics While Under Attack: Key to a CCA Force Design
Check out the rollout for our newest research study, authored by the Mitchell Institute's Col. Mark A. Gunzinger, USAF (Ret.). The event features guest speaker Maj. Gen. Joseph D. Kunkel, Director of Force Design, Integration, and Wargaming, Deputy Chief of Staff for Air Force Futures.
LTG Thomas L. James
Listen to a crucial update from the Deputy Commander of United States Space Command, LTG Thomas L. James.
Mr. Cordell DeLaPena shared his perspectives on the evolving space acquisition landscape, the gold standard of GPS, the next era of anti-jam, and more of his PNT portfolio.
Setting the Nuclear Deterrence Record Straight: Commanders’ Perspectives
Former U.S. Strategic Command commanders, Gen Kevin P. Chilton, USAF (Ret.), Gen. Robert Kehler USAF (Ret.) and Adm. Charles A. Richard USN (Ret.) set the record straight on nuclear deterrence. Given Russia’s nuclear saber rattling, China’s nuclear break-out, and America’s nuclear triad reset, this conversation is more important than ever.
Gen B. Chance Saltzman
Our discussion centers on the criticality of space superiority and we review the progress the Space Force is making to ensure it has the capabilities and combat-ready Guardians to achieve it.
Air Force and Space Force Vectors for the Incoming Trump Defense Team
There is no time left to delay reversing the Department of the Air Force’s current course. The fixes must start now, or the United States risks losing the next major war.




