09/14/2017: U.S. Air Force members from the 340th EARS preform aerial refueling to F-22 Raptors over Iraq on August 29, 2017. The Raptor's combination of stealth, aerodynamic performance, and situational awareness gives the aircraft unprecedented air combat capabilities. 08.29.2017 Video by Staff Sgt. John Raven U.S. Air Forces Central Command Public Affairs…
05/03/2016: French Mirage, American F22s and B52 fly over the 100th anniversary celebration of the Lafayette Escadrille in France. Credit: American Forces Network Europe:4/20/16
An Interview with Lieutenant Colonel Damon Anthony, Major James Akers, and Lieutenant Colonel Steve Pieper 11/05 /2010 - In mid-September, Second Line of Defense sat down with three experienced USAF pilots to discuss the impact of the new aircraft on concepts of operations. The pilots have significant experience with F-15s,…
“Re-norming” the Asymmetric Advantage in Air Dominance: “Going to War with the Air Force You Have” (Part Two) By Michael W. Wynne, 21st Secretary of the U.S. Air Force 10/17/2010 What are the available platforms and technologies that we have invested in to date? And how can we shape effective…
Arms Sales a Necessary, But Not Sufficient Condition for Enhanced Deterrence By Dr. Robbin Laird 10/16 /2010 - Richard Weitz’s review and assessment of the proposed Saudi arms sale discusses some of the platforms on offer, which could go with what the Saudis already have in the inventory. Platforms are…
