Why Aren’t We Bombing Kilauea?
Volcano
Content and Production Editor at Angle of Attack
Bomb dropper, High Desert dweller, baller.
Christopher Buckley
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The 23d Bomb Squadron has a long and storied history marked by incredible achievements and amazing displays of airpower. It is one of the original Aero Squadrons, with more than a century of service. The squadron distinguished itself with valor and heroism throughout the Pacific theatre at legendary battles. They were at Guadalcanal, Leyte, Luzon, […]

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Veterans Day Speech
Content and Production Editor at Angle of Attack
Bomb dropper, High Desert dweller, baller.
Christopher Buckley
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I was honored this past weekend to be invited by VFW Post 3000 to speak at their Veterans Day event.  The Antelope Valley of Southern California is chock full of Veterans, and they’re all amazing people with amazing stories.  While it doesn’t have anything to do with airpower, here’s the transcript of the speech:   […]

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Reflections on Operation BURNT FROST
Editor-in-Chief at Angle of Attack
Space cadet, combat knitter, kitty lover.
Nicole Petrucci
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More than nine years since have passed since Operation BURNT FROST. I hadn’t thought about the event in a long time. While it was the highlight of my newly-minted weapons officer career at Cavalier AFS, ND, after it was over there was little more said about the event. However, the strategic implications from BURNT FROST […]

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Cheap Space Launch Optional: The Truth about Cheap Rockets for the USAF
Editor-in-Chief at Angle of Attack
Space cadet, combat knitter, kitty lover.
Nicole Petrucci
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In a recent article at DoD Buzz, Oriana Pawlyk asked: “Why Doesn’t the Air Force Use Cheap, Re-Usable Rockets?”[1] Air Power Strategy even re-tweeted her article because it is a spectacular question, one that requires more analysis. It is debatable whether cheap access to space is a good thing. After considering the history, budget, policy […]

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