James had a few choice comments for Administration officials who think they can tinker with the Air Expeditionary Force mix of capabilities. “We do not want to be put in the position, as an Air Force, that we cannot ensure air dominance in the future,” asserts James, adding, “It really concerns me that people are talking about changing the AEF.” In his view, the AEF system has proved itself for more than 10 years. Any tinkering could affect not only the active Air Force but the Air Guard operations tempo and, ultimately, retention, says James. The ANG director maintains: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it; don’t do us any favors. We haven’t let you down and we don’t intend to.”
Dick Cheney’s Legacy with the Air Force
Nov. 6, 2025
Dick Cheney, who died Nov. 3 at 84, is best remembered by most Americans as among the most powerful Vice Presidents in history, a consummate Washington insider who had previously served in the Nixon administration, was Chief of Staff for President Gerald Ford, a Congressman for a decade, and Secretary…
