War on the Rocks
A Conversation with Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall
May 22, 2024
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall discusses the reorganization of the Department of the Air Force and modernization. They talk about challenges new entrants face, resistance to moving Air National Guard members to the Space Force, and the need for deployable units in modern conflicts.
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- Secretary Kendall emphasizes the importance of restructuring for modernization based on Cold War insights.
- Integration of Space National Guard into Space Force faces challenges but aims for enhanced operational efficiency.
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Secretary of the Air Force Background and Reorganization
Frank Kendall, Secretary of the Air Force, discusses the reorganization of the Department of the Air Force focusing on modernization issues. With a background in aerospace engineering and experience in defense technology, Kendall highlights the need for restructuring based on his insight from the Cold War era. Collaborating with Air and Space Force leaders, the reorganization aims to enhance competitiveness and address modernization gaps.
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