Watch: Aerospace Power, Today & Tomorrow, from AFA’s vASC 2020

Oct. 2, 2020

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Watch Maj. Gen. DeAnna Burt, Maj. Gen. Charles S. Corcoran, retired Maj. Gen. John Horner, and retired Maj. Gen. Mike “Boe” Boera discuss the future of aerospace power with moderator and retired Lt. Gen. Glen W. “Wally” Moorhead III. The panel discussion was featured during the Air Force Association’s virtual Air, Space & Cyber Conference.

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org

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