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Nov. 5, 2021

A collection of quotes on airpower, space power, and national security issues.

Faces of the Force

Nov. 5, 2021

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Evacuating to Freedom

Nov. 5, 2021 | By Abraham Mahshie

The Story of the Afghanistan Airlift. Rescuing Afghans who had helped the U.S. cause over the past two decades was moving.

More Uncomfortable Conversations

Nov. 5, 2021 | By Greg Hadley

Leaders welcome a wider reckoning with discrimination and harassment.

Affordable Mass

Nov. 5, 2021 | By Col. Mark Gunzinger, USAF (Ret.)

The Need for a Cost-Effective PGM Mix for Great Power Conflict

China’s Military Power | Accelerating AI | New Cloud Competition

Nov. 5, 2021 | By Amy Hudson, Abraham Mahshie, Amanda Miller and John A. Tirpak

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China’s Nuclear Capabilities | 800 Airmen Refuse the Shot | ‘Confirmation Bias’ Led to Civilian Casualties in Kabul Airstrike

Nov. 4, 2021 | By Amy Hudson, Abraham Mahshie, Amanda Miller and John A. Tirpak

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Intel Agencies on COVID-19’s Origin | Nominee for JCS Vice Chair | ‘China Power’ Report Due Today

Nov. 3, 2021 | By Amanda Miller, Greg Hadley, Abraham Mahshie and John A. Tirpak

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What’s Next for Vaccine Non-Compliance | Bomber’s Middle East ‘Presence Patrol’ | New Space Boss at AFRL

Nov. 2, 2021 | By Amanda Miller, Greg Hadley, Abraham Mahshie and Shaun Waterman

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Turkey Looks to Cash in Credit for F-35s | GE Gets F-15EX Engine Contract | DOD to Add ‘Senior’ Climate Official

Nov. 1, 2021 | By Amy Hudson, Greg Hadley, Abraham Mahshie and Amanda Miller

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China’s New Two-Seat J-20 | HASC Says Depots in State of ‘Crisis’ | AI on Training Ranges

Oct. 29, 2021 | By Amy Hudson, Greg Hadley, John A. Tirpak and Shaun Waterman

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No Protests Over B-52 Re-Engining | AFRL’s Realignment | Hypersonics Concerns

Oct. 28, 2021 | By Amy Hudson, Abraham Mahshie, John A. Tirpak and Shaun Waterman

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