Greg Hadley
Greg Hadley is the News Editor of Air & Space Forces Magazine. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, he has more than seven years of experience in national and local media, working for The State (Columbia, S.C.) and the McClatchy D.C. Bureau.
Recent stories by Greg Hadley
Secretary of Air Force Stands Up New Integrated Capabilities Office
The Department of the Air Force officially established the new Integrated Capabilities Office last week, completing one of the first of two dozen moves announced in February to “re-optimize" the Air and Space Forces for Great Power Competition with China.
Bodyguards, Hunter-Killers and More: Analysts Envision New, Expanded Roles for Small Satellites
In October 2022, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for space acquisition and integration Frank Calvelli released his nine “tenets” of space acquisition, meant to guide the future of the Space Force’s capabilities. His very first step: Build smaller satellites. Nearly two years later, the service ...
Air Force Generals Tapped to Lead National Guard Bureau, TRANSCOM, AMC
A trio of Air Force lieutenant generals are in line to gain a fourth star, as the Pentagon announced their nominations for top roles at the National Guard Bureau, U.S. Transportation Command, and Air Mobility Command.
Another B-1 Back from the Boneyard: Air Force Regenerating Second Lancer in Four Months
The Air Force is resurrecting yet another of its B-1 bombers from the “Boneyard” at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. This marks the second B-1 regeneration in just a few months.
Defense Leaders: We Need to Invest in Space, Unmanned Systems for the Arctic
Facing increased threats in the Arctic and growing concern about U.S. gaps in the region, the Pentagon will invest in more space-based and unmanned assets, officials said this week as they rolled out a new strategy for the region.
New Strategy: US Will Keep ‘Watchful Eye’ on China, Russia’s Arctic Cooperation
In its updated Arctic Strategy, the Pentagon says it will take a “monitor-and-respond" approach, as officials warned that more cooperation between China and Russia and the effects of climate change present growing challenges in a region that is “becoming a venue for strategic competition.”
Weaker Conventional Military Led Russia to ‘Asymmetric’ Space Nuke: DOD Officials
Russia’s lack of conventional military superiority when compared to the U.S. and the rest of NATO is driving its development of “asymmetric” capabilities like the nuclear anti-satellite weapon that generated headlines earlier this year, multiple Pentagon officials said this week.
After SpaceX Rocket Mishap, SPACECOM Boss Has ‘Full Confidence’ in Fast Return to Launch
The failure of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will be investigated and resolved promptly, the head of U.S. Space Command suggested July 17.
USAF F-16s Deploy to Poland and Bulgaria
U.S. Air Force F-16s deployed to Bulgaria and Poland this week, putting fighters in multiple locations in eastern Europe and in relatively close proximity to Ukraine.
CSAF Wants Airmen to Read Up on Drone Warfare, George Marshall, and More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin wants Airmen to study up on drone warfare in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, citing their “transformative impact” on modern warfare, as part of the latest installment of his Leadership Library.
Can JADC2 Help the Air Force Build a New Nuclear Command and Control System?
As the Department of the Air Force and the broader Pentagon plan out billions of dollars in spending to upgrade and modernize nuclear command, control, and communications, there are natural opportunities to build on work already done for the sweeping joint all-domain command and control ...
USAF ‘Absolutely Committed’ to Keep Minuteman Going While Sentinel Is Delayed
The Air Force will take steps to ensure its Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles can keep operating while the new Sentinel ICBM is delayed—but the moves won’t constitute a service life extension program, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration Lt. Gen. ...
New Report: Pilot Error, Overbearing Supervisor Caused MQ-9 Crash
An inexperienced pilot’s errors and general lack of knowledge, combined with an overbearing operations supervisor, were the key factors that led to a U.S. Air Force MQ-9 crashing into the sea somewhere in the Middle East last September, according to a new accident investigation board ...
ACC Boss on Inspections: ‘Pay Attention to the Details’
The head of Air Combat Command was not exempt from the order he issued last month directing tens of thousands of Airmen to face inspections to make sure they’re meeting Air Force standards for dress and personal appearance—on July 9, he said, he faced his ...
Get Space-Based Targeting Data ‘to Right People at Right Time,’ Says Nominee
The prospective next leader of the Pentagon’s intelligence enterprise was relatively tight-lipped about how she would help guide the division of space-based tracking and targeting among multiple organizations during her confirmation hearing July 11—though she did stress collaboration and the sharing of information.