About this episode

Col John “JV” Venable discusses the current state of America's air power and the challenges it faces in the context of the conflict in Iran.

Col John “JV” Venable USAF (ret) is a highly experienced defense expert, former combat fighter pilot and was also a commander of the US Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team! More recently, his work with the Mitchell Institute of Aerospace Studies gives him a unique perspective on the current conflict in Iran and the challenges to America's Air Power. During his 25-year career in the Air Force, Col Venable served in three combat operations, flying more than 300 hours of combat time over Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He served as Staff Officer for Nuclear Policy for Headquarters Air Northwest and as an Operations Officer of the Air Warrior Program, and was commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Group. His last military assignment was as principal adviser and briefer to the Air Force’s Chief of Staff and Director of Operations on the President’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. Today, Col. Venable is a Senior Resident Fellow at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, conducting extensive research on defense policy with a focus on airpower. Save up to 5% on Your AVEMCO Aircraft Insurance when you mention "SocialFlight"! “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to…

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Simon

Guest: Col John “JV” Venable

Topics covered

• air power
• defense policy
• military aviation
• combat operations
• Iran conflict
• US Air Force

Keywords

• air power
• defense expert
• US Air Force
• combat pilot
• military strategy
• Iran conflict
• aviation history

Sponsors

Avemco Insurance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mitchell Institute of Aerospace Studies, US Air Force Thunderbirds

Places: Iran, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan

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