In a letter to airmen, Air Combat Command boss Gen. John Corley, who relinquishes command Sept. 10 and formally retires from the service Nov. 1, wrote that after some 36 years, “The most important thing I learned is that the Air Force is made up of the best and brightest people our nation has to offer.” Corley, who graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1973, continued, “I am honored to have served with such talented individuals and gifted teammates.” Succeeding Corley as ACC commander is Gen. William Fraser III.
US Space Command Should Always Be Led by a Guardian
Sept. 12, 2026
General Stephen Whiting took command of U.S. Space Command in January 2024, and if customary three-year tenures hold, his tour would end in January 2027. The question now before the President and Senate is who should follow him? Whoever they choose, it has to be a Guardian—and so should every successor…
