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Nov. 1, 2021
Alternative Airpower for Afghanistan: Unmanned Aircraft Systems

In this paper, the author argues that because of the issues in Afghanistan and the inability to transition to an air force that is manned independently, that they augment with Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The author cites that since small-UAS are already in use in country, expanding the program will
Sept. 30, 2021
The Vital Era

In the past century, few have done more to establish the Air Force and its logistics enterprise as we know it today than Maj Gen Hugh J. Knerr; fewer still are as unique. An early aviator, Knerr established the first airlift mission and led the procurement effort for the B-17 with Gen Frank Andrews
Sept. 30, 2021
David A. Loska

Author of The Vital Era in Which America Nurtured Leaders and Tempered Arms 1887–1950
Sept. 17, 2021
Air & Space Power Journal

The Air & Space Power Journal (ISSN 1554-2505), Air Force Recurring Publication 10-1, published quarterly, is the professional journal of the United States Air Force. It is designed to serve as an open forum for the presentation and stimulation of innovative thinking on military
Sept. 14, 2021
Flexible Employment of Multi-Role Assets

This paper discusses how current doctrine is antiquated and does not align well with current mission requirements and equipment. The author argues that by combining assets into multirole platforms and updating doctrine and air operations, full utilization of assets can occur. [Trevor A. Gustafson /
Sept. 13, 2021
A+ Toolkit

Written by Dr. Brian R. Selmeski and Lt Col Christina D. KarvwnarisThis publication supports Command Teams – commanders, senior enlisted leaders, and spouses – who want (or need) to enhance public education options for their personnel. It provides an approach, resources, and
Sept. 13, 2021
Lt Col Christina D. Karvwnaris

Author of A+ Toolkit: For Command Teams and Spouses
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