Gen. Norton Schwartz, Chief of Staff, on Monday issued the list of books that he recommends airmen read in 2009. “Continued education is a crucial part of being a professional warrior,” said Schwartz in a release Dec. 8. He continued, “The books we have selected for our 2009 reading list capture a rich history, both intense and compelling, that offer a perspective to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow.” Click here for the 12-book collection.
The Space Force should take bold, decisive steps—and soon—to develop the capabilities and architecture needed to support more flexible, dynamic operations in orbit and counter Chinese aggression and technological progress, according to a new report from AFA’s Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies.


