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Back to SearchEpisode 231 — The Future of Uncrewed Airpower: Pilot Perspective
Season 5 Episode 231
Episode Summary:
As the Air Force develops the operational construct for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, Doug Birkey and Brig Gen Houston "Sli…
1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 230 — F-47 Insights, Chinese “Dog Fighting in Space,” and DC Defense Developments: The Rendezvous
Season 5 Episode 230
Episode Summary:
In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss top Air Force and Space Force developments in Washington, D.C., and beyond.
We review…
1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 229 — From EW to ISR: the 55th Wing
Season 5 Episode 229
Episode Summary:
Heather “Lucky” Penney and Col. Mark "Chili" Howard explore one of the Air Force’s largest, most diverse units: the 55th Win…
1 year, 4 months ago
Episode 228 — Remotely Piloted Aircraft in Action: Insights from Air Force RPA Commanders
Season 5 Episode 228
Episode Summary:
Heather “Lucky” Penney and Senior Fellow Brig Gen Houston "Slider" Cantwell, USAF (Ret.) chat with some of the nation’s top …
1 year, 4 months ago
Episode 227 — Modern Combat Power: It Takes a Weather Advantage
Season 5 Episode 227
Episode Summary:
Heather “Lucky” Penney and Col Patrick Williams explores one of the most important make-or-break factors in warfare: weather…
1 year, 4 months ago
Episode 226 — AFA Colorado 2025 Recap: Key Takeaways for Air & Space Power
Season 5 Episode 226
Episode Summary:
The Mitchell Institute team shares insights from the AFA Warfare Symposium, in Aurora, CO—it was the spot for air and space …
1 year, 4 months ago
Episode 225 — Trump Defense Priorities, Congressional Update, and Ukraine: The Rendezvous
Season 5 Episode 225
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Heather “Lucky” Penney chats with members of the Mitchell Institute team about the latest air and space pow…
1 year, 5 months ago
Episode 224 — Want Combat Airpower? Then Fix the Air Force Pilot Crisis
Episode 224
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Heather “Lucky” Penney discusses why the Air Force has a chronic pilot shortfall and solutions to solve it …
1 year, 5 months ago
Episode 223 — Will the Chinese Defense Surge Continue? Insights for 2025
Season 5 Episode 223
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Heather “Lucky” Penney discusses the latest Chinese security developments with Mitchell Institute Senior Fe…
1 year, 5 months ago
Episode 222 — Countering China and Russia in the High North: The Arctic Challenge
Season 5 Episode 222
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Heather “Lucky” Penney discusses the rising strategic importance of the Arctic with Maj. Gen. Mark Piper, U…
1 year, 5 months ago