The Air Force hoisted a special 60th anniversary flag over the new Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., on March 1. The logo sported on the flag was designed to “capture” the anniversary theme, “Heritage to Horizons: Commemorating 60 Years of Air and Space Power,” according to a March 2 news release.
As Air Force leaders consider concepts of operations for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, sustainment in the field—and easing that support by using standard parts and limiting variants—should be a key consideration, according to a new study from AFA's Mitchell Institute of Aerospace Studies.