Podcast Episode 226

AFA Colorado 2025 Recap: Key Takeaways for Air & Space Power

The Mitchell Institute team shares insights from the AFA Warfare Symposium, in Aurora, CO—it was the spot for air and space power professionals this week.

Hear from Gen Kevin Chilton, USAF (ret), Lt Gen Dave Deptula, USAF (ret), Heather Penney, and Charles Galbreath as they discuss the crucial messages coming from Chief of Space Operations Gen Chance Saltzman and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen David Allvin. We also explore the Air Force’s new force design, the challenges of operating in space as a contested domain, the imperative to enhance space domain awareness, updates on air and missile defense, the nuclear triad, and operational space testing and training, plus logistical challenges in the Pacific, the shortage of munitions, lessons from the front lines in Ukraine, and more.

Guests

Lt Gen David A. Deptula, USAF (Ret.)Dean, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Gen Kevin P. Chilton, USAF (Ret.)Explorer Chair, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence (MI-SPACE)
Charles GalbreathSenior Resident Fellow for Spacepower Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence

Host

Heather PenneySenior Resident Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

Credits

Producer
Shane Thin

Executive Producer
Doug Birkey

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