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Strengthening US Alliances: A Conversation with the Secretary of the Air Force

566 views · Published 29 May 2018 · 52:22 · Indexed 25 September 2026

Channel: AtlanticCouncil · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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For the past twenty-six years, the US Air Force has operated at a state of constant combat readiness. Constrained by this pressure, the force struggles to innovate, equip, and prepare for a future of warfare dominated by high-end combat. To prepare the US Air Force to fight, and win, the battles of the future, Secretary Heather Wilson has outlined five priorities:
Restore readiness,
Cost-effectively modernize,
Drive innovation,
Develop exceptional leaders, and
Strengthen alliances.

The world is entering a period that will be defined by significant shifts—in influence, commerce, and demographics. In order to navigate these shifts, the United States should remember that it is at its strongest when working in concert with its allies and partners. Alone, the Air Force struggles with the expectations of doing too much, for too long, with too few resources. By strengthening our relationships with our allies, the world's preeminent force in air, space, and cyberspace can continue to aim high.

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