Want to Reset the Air Force? Lessons from the Reagan Build-Up — Ep. 289

Podcast: The Aerospace Advantage · The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

Opublikowano: 2026-05-09

Episode Summary: President Trump's defense spending boost presents major opportunities for the Air Force. However, many officials have spent their entire careers living through extended periods of austerity—with budget toplines driving decisions, not what they really need to meet requirements. Switching gears to grow the force involves a different mindset to address different challenges and maximize opportunities. That’s what we discuss today: how do we grow the Air Force? We are joined by two legends of airpower for this conversation: Gen. Ron Fogleman, USAF (Ret.), the 15th Chief of Staff of the Air Forc...