Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall shares insights on the reorganization of the Department of the Air Force and the focus on modernization efforts. In a podcast with Ryan Evans, they discuss the challenges faced by new entrants trying to work with the Defense Department. The conversation also touches on the resistance towards plans to move some Air National Guard members from six states into the Space Force.
Frank Kendall, a technocrat with a background in program management and engineering, shares his journey from an Army officer to leading the Department of the Air Force. Growing up on a small apple farm in Western Massachusetts, Kendall’s career has been dedicated to research and development in defense.
The reorganization efforts aim to create organizations focused on long-term competitiveness, enhance operational readiness, and establish a pipeline for future capabilities. With a focus on integrated command and control, modernizing air and space capabilities, and addressing mobility and electronic warfare, the Department is gearing up for future challenges.
While facing backlash over the Space National Guard issue, Secretary Kendall remains focused on strategic priorities, including space order of battle, integrated joint command and control, and long-range strike capabilities. As the reorganization progresses, Kendall highlights the importance of aligning resources and priorities to ensure a robust and agile defense structure.
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