Debrief: New U.S. Air Force Boss Shifts Focus To The New

New U.S. Air Force Chief Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach flew multiple fighters throughout his career, including the F-22. Credit: U.S. Air Force

New U.S. Air Force Chief Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach flew multiple fighters throughout his career, including the F-22.

Credit: U.S. Air Force
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland—The U.S. Air Force for the past year has faced an internal debate that ultimately upended the service’s top leadership: how to balance long-term modernization with near-term readiness. At the swearing in for the new top airman on Nov. 18, it is clear that the pendulum...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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