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Sept. 7, 2021
Journal of Indo Pacific Affairs

The Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs (JIPA) is a professional journal of the Department of the Air Force and a forum for worldwide dialogue regarding the Indo-Pacific region, spanning from the west coasts of the Americas to the eastern shores of Africa and covering much of Asia and all
Sept. 7, 2021
Establishing a Space Force Culture: Lessons on Artifacts and Organizational Identity

In this paper, the author argues for establishing a separate and complete organizational identity for the United States Space Force. Leaders must manage and incorporate new cultural artifacts to foster the desired identity of the Space Force through heraldry and other historical items. Through the
Aug. 27, 2021
Strategic Studies Quarterly

Strategic Studies Quarterly (SSQ) (ISSN 1936-1815) is the peer reviewed strategic journal of the United States Air Force, fostering intellectual enrichment for national and international security professionals. SSQ provides a forum for critically examining, informing, and debating, national
Aug. 25, 2021
America’s Strategic Baggage in the Middle East: Is it Necessary and Sustainable

Published amid the ongoing debate over the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, Air Force Col Dan Magruder provides an examination of the strategic rationale that underpins that decision. Magruder, a fellow at the Brookings Institution and a veteran of that conflict, argues that the
July 29, 2021
Journal of the Americas

The US Air Force Journal of the Americas (JotA) in Spanish, ISSN 2639-7994 (Print) and ISSN 2639-801X (Online), is a forum for the dissemination of original research articles and review articles in numerous areas, refereed by subject-matter experts, of an academic
July 19, 2021
Medical Support in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Contested Environment

This collection of papers, written by a team of USAF medical professionals, discusses aspects of joint training for conducting medical operations in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear contested environments. A lack of joint service training, the authors contend, threatens the ability of
July 17, 2021
Wild Blue Yonder Online Journal

Wild Blue Yonder (ISSN 2689-6478) is a peer-reviewed online journal and forum focused on military-related thought and dialogue. The journal seeks to foster discussion and debate among practitioners and academicians. We want to hear your ideas on how to reshape the way we think about air, space,
July 1, 2021
Medical Support in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Contested Environment

This collection of papers, written by a team of USAF medical professionals, discusses aspects of joint training for conducting medical operations in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear contested environments. A lack of joint service training, the authors contend, threatens the ability of
June 3, 2021
Thwarting Antiquation: Efficient Decisions and Effective Systems for the US Air Force

This paper evaluates the need for less cumbersome procedures for updating and maintaining weapon system readiness. United States weapon systems tend to fall into a cycle of antiquation and stagnation during the operations and support phase of their life cycles. Armed forces regulatory and financial
April 20, 2021
Diverging Objectives: Maintaining Strategic Stability with Russia While Expanding Global Missile Defense

In this paper, the author argues that the tenuous relationship between the US and Russia regarding ballistic missile proliferation and defense systems is in jeopardy. As US ballistic missile defense expands, Russia’s nuclear deterrent weakens. This may result in Russia finding new capabilities