The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is proud to present The Aerospace Advantage, with former Air Force weapons school instructor and Thunderbird Lt Col (ret) John “Slick” Baum as the host. Every week, Slick will take listeners into the world of aerospace power and help the audience understand what it takes to fly and fight in the sky, while also protecting America’s interests in space. Whether talking to top generals, standing on a flight line full of combat aircraft, looking at a rocket being prepared for launch, or hearing from those who have laid it all on the line in defense of the nation—this podcast will afford unprecedented access and insight into where the combat aerospace community is going and why.
Episodes
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Episode 57 – Into the Wild Blue Yonder: Mitchell Institute Flightline (and Space Launch) Stories Part II
Episode Summary:
In episode 57 of the Aerospace Advantage podcast, Into the Wild Blue Yonder: Mitchell Institute Flightline (and Space Launch) Stories Part II, our team members recount some of their most memorable experiences in the air and space. You normally hear us talking about policy and budget issues, but over the holiday season we decided it was time to kick back and reflect upon the high adventures of past years. So join us to hear from Gen (Ret.) Kevin Chilton, Maj Gen (Ret.) Larry Stutzriem and Mark Gunzinger as they discuss some of their more memorable experiences. Ever wonder what it’s like to launch in the Space Shuttle? Did you know Stutz engaged Soviet fighters over the Pacific? And what about the time Gonzo flew a bomber mission that lasted over 33 hours and nearly lost it all in the final moments of the flight? This is a series of stories that you won't want to miss. Happy holidays and thanks for listening to the Aerospace Advantage.
Credits:
Host: Lt Col (Ret.) John “Slick” Baum, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Producer: Daniel C. Rice
Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey
Guest: Gen (Ret.) Kevin Chilton, Explorer Chair, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Research Center
Guest: Maj Gen (Ret.) Larry “Stutz” Stutzriem, Director of Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Guest: Col (Ret.) Mark “Gonzo” Gunzinger, Director for Future Concepts and Capabilities Assessments, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
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Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Episode 56 - Into the Wild Blue Yonder: Mitchell Institute Flightline Stories Part 1
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Episode 56 – Into the Wild Blue Yonder: Mitchell Institute Flightline Stories Part 1
Episode Summary:
In episode 56 of the Aerospace Advantage podcast, Into the Wild Blue Yonder: Mitchell Institute Flightline Stories Part I, our team members recount some of their most memorable experiences flying and fighting. You normally hear us talking about policy and budget issues, but over the holiday season, we decided it was time to kick back and reflect upon the high adventures of past years. So join us to hear about what it’s like to land an F-15 on fire, provide close air support in danger-close situations, and strafing enemy forces. In part one of this two-part series, you’ll hear from Lt Gen (Ret.) David Deptula, Heather "Lucky" Penney, and your host John "Slick" Baum. In part 2, we will visit with Gen (Ret.) Kevin Chilton, Maj Gen (Ret.) Larry Stutzriem and Mark Gunzinger as they discuss some of their more memorable experiences, including launching in the Space Shuttle, dogfighting the Soviets over the Pacific, and flying a bomber mission that lasted over 40 hours and nearly lost it all in the final moments of the flight. Happy holidays and thanks for listening to the Aerospace Advantage. This is a series of stories that you won't want to miss.
Credits:
Host: Lt Col (Ret.) John “Slick” Baum, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Producer: Daniel C. Rice
Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey
Guest: Lt Gen (Ret.) David Deptula, Dean, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Guest: Lt Col (Ret.) John “Slick” Baum, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Guest: Maj (Ret.) Heather “Lucky” Penney, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
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Saturday Dec 18, 2021
Episode 55 - Russia‘s Military Strategy in Europe
Saturday Dec 18, 2021
Saturday Dec 18, 2021
Episode 55 – Russia’s Military Strategy in Europe
Episode Summary:
In Episode 55 of the Aerospace Advantage Podcast, Russia’s Military Strategy in Europe, host John "Slick" Baum is joined by Justin Bronk and Samuel Cranny-Evans of the Royal United Services Institute and the Mitchell Institute's own Heather Penney to dive into Russian strategy. We've spent a lot of time on the Aerospace Advantage talking about China, but Russia poses an equally concerning threat to the US and our EUCOM allies--and the two threats have distinct differences. Whether it be military intervention in Ukraine, Syria, or Georgia, Russia's conventional military might is still strong, and Putin is becoming increasingly aggressive in wielding it to achieve his objectives. So, to understand the threat that Russia poses, there's no better perspective than from the strategic thinkers at RUSI who watch in their own backyard Russia move the chess pieces.
Credits:
Host: Lt Col (Ret.) John “Slick” Baum, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Producer: Daniel C. Rice
Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey
Guest: Justin Bronk, Airpower Research Fellow, Military Sciences at Royal United Services Institute
Guest: Samuel Cranny-Evans, Research Analyst, Royal United Services Institute
Guest: Maj (Ret.) Heather “Lucky” Penney, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
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Saturday Dec 11, 2021
Episode 54 - MQ-9 Reimagined: Tomorrow‘s Reaper Missions
Saturday Dec 11, 2021
Saturday Dec 11, 2021
Episode 54 – MQ-9 Reimagined: Tomorrow’s Reaper Missions
Episode Summary:
In episode 54 of the Aerospace Advantage podcast MQ-9 Reimagined: Tomorrow’s Reaper Missions, host John "Slick" Baum talks to 49th Wing Commander Col Ryan Keeney, Mitchell Institute’s own Maj Gen (Ret.) Larry Stutzriem, and Bryan Clark of the Hudson Institute to explore how the MQ-9 will meet new mission demands. Bottom line, the Reaper attained legendary status over Afghanistan and Iraq, but its career is far from over. In fact, current combatant command requests far outstrip available supply. Looking to the future, as defense leaders increasingly focus on peer threats like China and Russia, it’s important to explore how the MQ-9 will expand its mission applications. Simply put, there is tremendous demand for the sensor-shooter capabilities the aircraft brings to the fight. It’s time to reimagine how the MQ-9 will engage in this new realm.
Credits:
Host: Lt Col (Ret.) John “Slick” Baum, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Producer: Daniel C. Rice
Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey
Guest: Col Ryan Keeney, Commander, 49th Wing, USAF
Guest: Maj Gen (Ret.) Larry “Stutz” Stutzreim, Director of Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Guest: Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, The Hudson Institute
Links:
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Saturday Dec 04, 2021
Saturday Dec 04, 2021
Episode 53 – F-22, F-15EX, F-35, NGAD, and Beyond: Fighter Force Recommendations for the Next Decade
Episode Summary:
In episode 53 of the Aerospace advantage podcast F-22, F-15EX, F-35, NGAD, and Beyond: Fighter Force Recommendations for the Next Decade, Host John “Slick” Baum and members of the Mitchell Institute team explore a U.S. Air Force fighter force that is in crisis and look to future solutions. After three decades of canceled, curtailed, and delayed investment in modernization, the nation now finds itself in major need of these capabilities with far too few advanced fighter aircraft to meet demand. This isn’t just an Air Force problem—it affects every aspect of U.S. national security. No form of power projection in any domain is viable without control of the sky. Ships at sea, forces on the ground, space control centers, cyber facilities, logistics hubs, and more just won’t make it when hit with high-intensity attacks from the sky. And we haven’t had to think like this in decades, but we are now at that merge given where China and Russia and pushing. Learn more about these challenges and proposed vectors for the future.
Credits:
Host: Lt Col (Ret.) John “Slick” Baum, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Producer: Daniel C. Rice
Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey
Guest: Maj (Ret.) Heather “Lucky” Penney, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Guest: Lt Gen (Ret.) David Deptula, Dean, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Guest: Doug Birkey, Executive Director, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Guest: Col (Ret.) Mark “Gonzo” Gunzinger, Director of Future Concepts and Capabilities Assessments, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
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#MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #FighterJet #F35 #F15EX #F22 #NGAD
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