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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 academia who influence defense policy and budget, and they receive wide press coverage.
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Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies invites you to listen to our Aerospace Nation with Gen Mark D. Kelly, Commander of Air Combat Command, and Gen James B. Hecker, Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe, U.S. Air Forces Africa, and Allied Air Command.
Europe and Africa encompass a region marked by distinct security considerations, whether discussing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, expanding NATO membership base, or continued threat posed by violent extremists in parts of Africa. Air Combat Command is a key force provider for U.S. Air Forces Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa, with General Kelly and his team ensuring the right mix of capability and capacity are trained and available in theater. This conversation explores these security challenges and how we go about meeting requirements through the virtues and value afforded by airpower.
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies invites you to listen to the rollout of our newest research paper: Understanding the B-21 Raider: America’s Deterrence Bomber by Mark Gunzinger, Director of Future Concepts and Capability Assessments.
Gunzinger was joined by Maj Gen Jason R. Armagost, Director of Strategic Plans, Programs, and Requirements, Air Force Global Strike Command to discuss the opportunities the B-21 program presents. They discussed the need to rebuild a U.S. bomber force that can provide theater commanders with the range, capacity, and precision they need to defeat peer aggression, and then sustain operations to secure the peace. The B-21 also plays a key role as part of the nation’s nuclear triad.
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies invites you to listen to our Aerospace Nation with Gen Kenneth Wilsbach, Commander, Pacific Air Forces and Air Component Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. General Wilsbach discussed the nature of modern adversary threats, cooperation with allies and partners, and how our forces are preparing to overcome operational challenges in this vast and unique theater.
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies invites you to listen to our Aerospace Nation with Lt Gen James C. Slife, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations. Against the backdrop of quickly changing security threats, General Slife discussed the latest on Air Force global operations, force management, training, and readiness. The event was moderated by Lt Gen David A. Deptula, USAF (Ret.), Dean of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies.
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies invites you to listen to our Schriever Spacepower Forum with Dr. John F. Plumb, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy. Dr. Plumb joined us to discuss his perspective on space infrastructure, space capabilities and defining the threat environment.
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies invites you to listen to our Aerospace Nation event with Lt Gen James Dawkins, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration and Maj Gen Michael Lutton, Commander, Twentieth Air Force, Air Force Global Strike Command. The Generals discuss the importance of the Air Force’s nuclear enterprise to the Nation’s security, how the global nuclear landscape has changed, and how the Air Force is progressing on recapitalizing its nuclear forces.
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies invites you to listen to our Aerospace Nation event with Gen Tod D. Wolters, USAF (Ret.), former Commander, U.S. European Command and former NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR).
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies invites you to listen to the rollout for our newest research paper: The Next Frontier: UAVs for Great Power Conflict – Part I: Penetrating Strike by Caitlin Lee, Senior Fellow for UAV and Autonomy Studies and Mark Gunzinger, Director of Future Concepts and Capability Assessments and a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense. Maj Gen Scott Jobe, Director of Plans, Programs, and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command; Brig Gen Dale R. White, Program Executive Officer for Fighters and Advanced Aircraft, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Force Materiel Command; David R. Alexander, President, Aircraft Systems Group General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.; along with Steve Fendley, President, Unmanned Systems Division at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions join the discussion moderated by Lt Gen David A. Deptula, USAF (Ret.) Dean of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies.
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
The Mitchell Institute invites you to listen to our virtual Aerospace Nation event with Lauren Knausenberger, Chief Information Officer for the Department of the Air Force, which includes both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Ms. Knausenberger leads two directorates and supports 20,000 cyber operations and support personnel around the globe. She provides oversight of the Air Force’s Information Technology portfolio including the Information Technology investment strategy from networks to cloud computing, Enterprise policies, information resources management, IT innovation initiatives, information assurance, and related matters for the Department of the Air Force. As Chief Information Officer (CIO), Ms. Knausenberger delivers cyber security, and enforces Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act laws. She integrates Air Force warfighting and mission support capabilities by networking and securing air, space, and terrestrial assets. Ms. Knausenberger also leads career management initiatives for 10,000 IT/Cyber civilian personnel across all human resources facets from recruiting to professional development.
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Watch the Mitchell Institute’s virtual Schriever Spacepower Forum event with Gen James H. Dickinson, Commander, U.S. Space Command for an update on the wide variety of challenges and opportunities facing U.S. Space Command in its mission of protecting and defending vital space systems against the growing threat from Russia and China 100km and up, as well as insight into the Command’s way ahead for its continuing warfighting support mission on Earth.