“World’s Greatest Air Force” is not a lifetime title like “Supreme Court Justice.”
Air Force Magazine editor-in-chief
Terrible mistakes happen in war. When life and death is at stake and time is short, some judgments will inevitably prove wrong.
The radar-evading F-35’s very presence changes the nature of battle. It’s a strategic investment and combat tool, not a tactical one.
The air, space, and cyber domains will take precedence over land and sea in future conflicts.
The Army is missing the point. This is not efficient—or stealth.
Leadership without risk is called management. We don’t need more managers in the Air Force.
To deter and, when necessary, fight and win peer conflicts, America must invest in those capabilities that deliver the greatest effect for the lowest cost. Against China and Russia, that means investing in our Air and Space Forces.
We are witnessing the American spirit in action.
