About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of the Total Force in meeting combatant commands' airpower requirements with insights from Air Force Reserve Commander Lt. Gen. John Healy.

With combatant commands requesting record levels of Air Force airpower, it’s crucial to remember that success comes down to the Total Force: Active, Reserve, and Guard. We learn more about these requirements and discuss future vectors with Air Force Reserve Commander Lt. Gen. John Healy.

People in this episode

Guest: Lt. Gen. John Healy

Topics covered

• Air Force
• Reserve Forces
• Military Strategy
• Aviation
• Total Force

Keywords

• Air Force
• Reserve
• Total Force
• Lt. Gen. John Healy
• airpower
• military
• aviation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Air Force Reserve, Air Force, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

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