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Natalie Crawford, Icon of USAF Analysis and Modernization, Dies at 86

Sept. 10, 2025 | By Tobias Naegele
Natalie Crawford, whose analysis helped shape and build Air Force modernization for decades, has died at 86. Crawford, who joined RAND Corp. in 1964 and spent more than 60 years as an analyst and expert there, was an influential and instrumental voice in the development ...

Why the Air Force Paused NGAD—And What’s Next

Nov. 1, 2024 | By John A. Tirpak
What kind of aircraft the Air Force needs, what it can afford, and how long it will be before that aircraft is available all hang in the balance.

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