The Airminded Podcast

In this episode, on the 80th anniversary of the famous Doolittle Raid, I discuss the mission and its enduring importance

In this shorter episode I dive deeply into Russia’s loss of a Su-35, the most advanced fighter they’ve lost in the conflict so far.

In this episode I welcome Dr. Kelly Grieco, an airpower theorist and former instructor at the USAF’s Air Command & Staff College. We discuss the air war’s first month, and what lessons we can and should take from the first month of the conflict

In this episode I welcome back former F-15C, F-16, and F-22 pilot Micah “Zeus” Fesler to evaluate the first three weeks of the air war over Ukraine, and we answer questions from listeners

In this episode I cover the first 3 days of the Russia/Ukraine air war, in 4 parts:  RUS military buildup The Air War so far Answering your questions Myth & reality of the “Ghost of Kyiv”

In this episode I talk about the history, story, and mission of the Air Force Aggressors with Lt Col (ret.) Jan “Kuts” Stahl

I am joined by the Commander of the 57th Wing, Brigadier General Michael "Johnny Bravo" Drowley to talk about Nellis of today, and its contribution to Air Force and joint warfighting.

In this episode, I am joined by Colonel Micah “Zeus” Fesler and Lieutenant Colonel Robyn “TABBY” Barnard to talk about their more than two decades assigned to Nellis, the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, and it’s contribution to joint warfighting

In this episode, Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Chris “SLAM” Gentry and I preview the Nellis Air Force Base season, talking about the units, missions, people, and stories that make Nellis the most unique, and perhaps most important military installation in the world.

In this episode I interview air power historian and author, Dr. Brian Laslie, and discuss his new book, “Air Power’s Lost Cause: The American Air Wars of Vietnam.”

In the episode I tell the little known story of the 32d Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron, which lost 317 of 342 members on April 20, 1944, but was able to reconstitute and fly its first combat mission less than a month later, and flew more than 1,000 missions over Axis-controlled Europe before the Nazis capitulated

Brigadier General Matteo Martemucci talks about America's first military aviator, General Benny Foulois and his legacy of innovation

In this episode I talk combat search and rescue with US Air Force Colonel Russell "Bones" Cook, the Commander of the 347th Rescue Group.

In this episode I speak to retired Air Force Colonel Mark Cooter and former CIA officer Alex Bierbauer to talk about their new book, "Never Mind, We'll Do It Ourselves: The Inside Story of How a Team of Renegades Broke Rules, Shattered Barriers, and Launched a Drone Warfare Revolution."

In this episode, Rick "Kluso" Tollini, the Weapons Officer of the 58th Tactical Fighter Squadron during Desert Storm talks about preparing his squadron for combat, his MiG-25 kill, and the enduring importance of air superiority.

In this two-episode overview of the Desert Storm air campaign I interviewed Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Chris "SLAM" Gentry. In part 2, we discuss the the war, major events, what went right, what went wrong, the legacy of the conflict, and what lesson we should take from the conflict.

In this two-episode overview of the Desert Storm air campaign I interviewed Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Chris "SLAM" Gentry. In part 1 we discuss the context of the conflict, the key players in the air campaign, and the development of the air campaign plan.

In this episode I interview retired Air Force Colonel Jay Deeney to talk about the life and times of Air Force legend Brigadier General Charles "Chuck" Yeager.

On January 2nd, 1967, legendary U.S. Air Force Colonel Robin Olds led a fighter sweep mission that resulted in the destruction of seven North Vietnamese MiG-21s in the most successful mission of the air war over Vietnam. This is the story of Robin Olds and Operation Bolo.

In this short prologue episode I describe what The Airminded Podcast is, who I am, and what you can expect when you listen.