Leadership Crisis Risks Paralyzing U.S. Air Force

Gen. Ken Wilsbach

U.S. Air Force Gen. (ret.) Kenneth Wilsbach (pictured) was an early favorite of some to replace Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, who is stepping down in November.

Credit: Tech Sgt. Nick Wilson/U.S. Air Force
This is a busy time for the U.S. Air Force. Futures planners are trying to balance investing technologically for air wars after 2035 while maintaining readiness for a major conflict by 2027. The major commands are trying to adapt to a reorganization at Air Force headquarters while implementing a new...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington, DC.

Brian Everstine

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

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