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The Mitchell Institute hosts some of the most senior leaders and thought influencers of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and Department of Defense for an intimate hour-long discussion on the pressing issues of the hour as well as long-term strategic visions. The live sessions are attended by a broad swath of individuals from the Department of Defense, Capitol Hill, defense industry, and acade... more

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Ensuring Guardians and their weapon systems are combat credible demands an innovative, realistic test and training approach. The Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) is that approach—combining live and virtual elements to represent the... more

Mobility is the backbone behind any successful military operation, both in peacetime and war. Whether talking about cargo aircraft, aerial refueling tankers,  or the airmen who empower the logistics enterprise, the Air Force provides fundamental elem... more

Whether the U.S. Air Force can succeed in future combat operations will depend on key force design decisions and corresponding modernization choices. The Mitchell Institute assessed these courses of action in its most recent wargame. Join us for the ... more

As the newest combatant command, U.S. Space Command must rapidly advance and integrate spacepower into real world operations, and Maj. Gen. Samuel “Bull” Keener is leading the charge to do just that.

He leads efforts with allies and partners to plan... more

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Recent Guests

Rebecca Sonkiss
Lieutenant General, interim commander of Air Mobility Command
U.S. Air Force
Episode: Lt. Gen. Rebecca J. Sonkiss | Aerospace Nation
Mark Gunzinger
Director of Future Concepts and Capability Assessments, Mitchell Institute
Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Episode: Rebuilding America’s Air Force: Balancing the Air Force’s Combat Forces for Peer Conflict
Jason Armagost
Lieutenant General, Deputy Commander, Air Force Global Strike Command; Deputy Commander, Air Forces Strategic-Air, US Strategic Command
US Air Force
Episode: Rebuilding America’s Air Force: Balancing the Air Force’s Combat Forces for Peer Conflict
Sam Bull Keener
Major General, Director of Joint Forces Development and Training at U.S. Space Command
U.S. Space Command
Episode: Maj. Gen. Samuel Keener | Schriever Spacepower Series
Dennis Bythewood
Lieutenant General, Commander of U.S. Space Force's Space and United States Space Command Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander (CJCFSCC)
U.S. Space Force / United States Space Command
Episode: Lt. Gen. Dennis O. Bythewood | Schriever Spacepower Series
General Tim Ray
Former Commander of Global Strike Command and Strategic Command
U.S. Air Force
Episode: Strategic Attack: Maintaining the Air Force’s Capacity to Deny Enemy Sanctuaries
Jennifer Boots Reeves
Retired Air Force Colonel and senior fellow for Space Power Studies
Mitchell Institute Space Power Advantage Center of Excellence
Episode: Charting a Path to Space Superiority: The Cross-Domain Imperative
Brook Tank Leonard
Retired Air Force Major General and former part of the inaugural leadership of US Space Command
Episode: Charting a Path to Space Superiority: The Cross-Domain Imperative
General Mark Kelly
Former Air Combat Command commander
U.S. Air Force
Episode: Winning the Next War: Overcoming the U.S. Air Force’s Capacity, Capability, and Readiness Crisis

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Dave Deptula
Dean of The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies; senior aerospace strategist and educator.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Great podcast low volume levels

    I find the podcast informative about the current political climate and priorities that the joint forces faces. The host and speakers are extremely knowledgeable in the area and I look forward to hearing the podcast rollout whenever they drop. My only critique is at the volume levels in this podcast are so low that I have to crank the stereo in my car all the way up to listen to it, even on headphones. I have to raise the volume very high.

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    CosinePiMinus1
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great podcast

    Air and Space power is essential to our Natsec. This podcast and the Mitchell Institute do their job well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Classicrocklover238
    United States3 years ago

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Insights come from senior leaders with hands-on experience in air and space operations.
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Content consistently ties policy to practical modernization needs.

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Rebuilding America’s Air Force: Balancing the Air Force’s Combat Forces for Peer Conflict
Q: What are the two force structures compared in the war game and which performed better under certain scenarios?
The two force structures were Team Billy Mitchell (modernized) and Team Doolittle (less modernized). The modernized force showed clear advantages in capability and depth, better sustaining operations and achieving strategic aims, while the less modernized force struggled, especially in long-range and penetrating strikes.
Maj. Gen. Samuel Keener | Schriever Spacepower Series
Q: What are the key reasons dynamic space operations and on-orbit maneuver are considered essential, and how have wargames shaped these requirements?
Wargames demonstrate why maneuver in space matters for defense and deterrence, revealing capability gaps and informing services on the value of dynamic space operations, including maneuver, to ensure freedom of action in contested environments.
Lt. Gen. Dennis O. Bythewood | Schriever Spacepower Series
Q: What is the role of industry in supporting S4S capabilities and readiness?
Industry provides mature, production-ready systems, open architecture, and C2 integration, plus rapid incorporation of AI/ML to speed threat detection and response, while maintaining training pipelines for readiness.
Lt. Gen. Dennis O. Bythewood | Schriever Spacepower Series
Q: How does S4S plan to grow with the Space Force given projected command growth and theater needs?
Growth is expected at the tactical level with new squadrons and capabilities, followed by expansion of planning and management layers to synchronize space effects across combatant commands and allied partners.
Lt. Gen. Dennis O. Bythewood | Schriever Spacepower Series
Q: Can you discuss the objective force and how it differs from today's structure?
The objective force is a long-range planning construct that maps how the Space Force develops capabilities over the next 15 years, identifying needed growth in kit, personnel, and training, and using it as a budgeting and resourcing pathway.

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A high-level, policy-focused discussion series featuring senior U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and DoD leaders, along with defense researchers and industry experts. Episodes center on space superiority, strategic deterrence, airlift and mobility, propulsion innovation, and homeland defense, often tying historical context to current modernization needs. Guests frequently explore cross-domain challenges, alliance coordination, and the implications of emerging technologies for national security. The conversations tend to blend practical policy recommendations with strategic foresight, making it a valuable resource for decision-makers, sponsors, and brands connected to defense, aerospace, and national-security tech. A notable strength is the cons... more

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