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Securing the future by investing in the present
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall recently expressed worry about the Pentagon’s decision to not move forward with a new engine for the F-35.
By Deborah Lee James
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The B-21 stealth bomber’s first mission: evading Pentagon red tape
After a dramatic unveiling of Raider, former Air Force leaders are holding a muted celebration, having proved their acquisition strategy worked.
Operation Protect Democracy: Our ongoing oath supports electoral reform
We must recognize democracy is under pressure around the world, and our system is not immune to such threats, say the authors of this commentary.
By Former Secretary of the Army Louis Caldera, former Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, former Secretary of the Navy Sean O’Keefe, retired Navy Adm. Steve Abbot, retired Army Gen. George Casey, retired Coast Guard Adm. Jim Loy, retired Air Force Gen. John Jumper, and retired Marine Corps Gen. Tony Zinni
Former military leaders: Trump’s tweet is ‘attack on our electoral process’
The president's role as commander in chief is also to protect service members' rights, including their right to vote, former military leaders say.
By Karen Jowers
Former SECAF Deborah Lee James hit by car, recovering from broken vertebrae
James said a driver turned right on red while she was out for her morning walk and hit her while she was crossing the street.
US Air Force orders freeze on public outreach
New guidance from the U.S. Air Force hits pause on public affairs while the entire enterprise is retrained — and could have a long-term impact on how the service shares information.
By Valerie Insinna, David B. Larter and Aaron Mehta