Episode 218 - Air Force Readiness Crisis: It’s Time for a Reset


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Jan 11 2025 63 mins   30

Episode Summary:

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.


Credits:


Host: Heather “Lucky” Penney, Senior Resident Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies


Producer: Shane Thin


Editor: Patrick Gensel


Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey


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


Guest: Col John "JV" Venable, USAF (Ret.)


Guest: Col Robert “Otis” Winkler, USAF (Ret.)


Guest: Col Barry “Papa” Murphy, USAF (Ret.)


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