Aerospace: ‘A Story Every Airman and Guardian Should Tell’

Oct. 1, 2021 | By Scott King

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Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. John E. Hyten explained the history of the term “aerospace” at AFA’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference on Sept. 22, as well as his view on why air and space, even when represented by separate military services, must remain inextricably linked.  

Read also John T. Correll’s article, “Air and Space and Aerospace” from the October 2016 issue of Air Force Magazine.

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