In this episode, Heather “Lucky” Penney chats with Maj Gen (Ret) Larry “Stutz” Stutzriem, Col (Ret) Barry “Papa” Murphy, Col (Ret) Robert “Otis” Winkler, and Col (Ret) JV Venable about the Air Force’s current readiness crisis. The severity of the global threat environment demands a fix. This isn’t just an Air Force problem. Without effective and reliable airpower, no modern combat operation can succeed. Our guests define the scale and scope of the challenge, leading to a robust discussion of solutions.

Guests

Maj Gen Larry Stutzriem, USAF (Ret.)Director of Research, Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

John VenableSenior Fellow for Airpower Studies, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

Col Robert “Otis” WinklerVice President , Corporate Development and National Security Programs, Kratos Defense

Col Barry “Papa” Murphy, USAF (Ret.)

Host

Heather PenneySenior Resident Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

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