Gen. Robert Kehler, commander of Air Force Space Command, received the Hartinger Award Aug. 21 from the National Defense Industrial Association. The NDIA award, presented by the association’s Rocky Mountain Chapter, recognizes outstanding achievement in military space. It’s named after the first AFSPC commander, Gen. James Hartinger. (AFSPC photo release)
Earlier this week, the People’s Republic of China confirmed it is halting its nuclear arms control talks with the U.S., in retaliation for the U.S. continuing to sell arms to Taiwan. The move reinforces a “pattern of behavior” from Beijing, experts say.