September 2020

Vol. 103, No. 9

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Flexing in the Arctic

USAF warms to a new strategy and increased competition in the vital polar region.

Time to Rethink Roles and Missions?

Some see a need for revisions, but leaders aren’t there—yet.

Reforging Fighter Pilot Training

The aim is better pilots and more combat capability. The bonus is speed.

Q&A: The Joint Focus

By John A. Tirpak

Gen. John E. Hyten, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with John A. Tirpak about strategic requirements, roles and missions, budget trades, space, and the industrial base.

Editorial: Seize the High Ground

By Tobias Naegele

The new Space Force deserves room to maneuver.

Rise of the Air Corps

By John T. Correll

To the Army, its newest branch was both a trial and a source of strength.

Combat Tested

By Brian W. Everstine

The F-35A still isn’t in full production, but it’s proving its effectiveness daily.

A Better Way to Measure Combat Value

By Lt. Gen. David A. Deptula USAF (Ret.) and Douglas A. Birkey

Conventional measures mask the true cost of operations—cost-per-effect does not.

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