Lecture Series - National Museum of the USAF
Summary: The Lecture Series features an exciting array of speakers who impart a diversity of perspectives on USAF heritage. Lecturers include active duty or retired military members, specialists in research, development and technology, and historians and authors.
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Podcasts:
Col. Christopher Coombs, commander of the 703rd Aeronautical Systems Group at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, discussed the contributions of unmanned aircraft systems to the nation’s air arsenal.
Craig W. Duehring, who served as a forward air controller (FAC) during the Southeast Asia War, tells the story of the forward air controllers who fought the war in Laos.
Maj. Nicole Malachowski, who became well known as the first female pilot on any U.S. jet demonstration team, discusses women aviators in the U.S. military.
Medal of Honor recipient Col. (Ret.) Leo K. Thorsness discusses how combat and prison expand the importance of making the most of what we have and techniques of coping with disadvantages.
Veteran NASA astronaut, scientist, speaker, author and consultant Dr. Thomas D. Jones presents “Hell Hawks!: The War No One Told You About and the Heroes Who Helped America Win It,” based on his book with co-author Robert F. Dorr.
Career intelligence officer and author Dr. Timothy N. Castle discusses the findings contained in his book “One Day Too Long: Top Secret Site 85 and the Bombing of North Vietnam.”
Aviation pioneer Col. (Ret.) Joseph Kittinger Jr. talks about his 29-year Air Force career, including his record-breaking high-altitude jumps.
Army Times reporter and author Sean D. Naylor discusses his latest book, “Not A Good Day To Die -- The Untold Story of Operation Anaconda.”
Award-winning author William H. Bartsch discusses his latest book, "Every Day a Nightmare: American Pursuit Pilots in the Defense of Java, 1941-42.”
NASA astronaut and USAF colonel Gregory H. Johnson highlights his time as pilot of STS-123 Endeavor from March 11-26, 2008, which was the 25th Shuttle/International Space Station assembly mission.
Sean "Skipper" Moulton delves into unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from a warfighter's perspective.
Best-selling author Dr. Donald L. Miller discusses his award-winning book, “Masters of the Air: America's Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany.”
Museum historian Dr. Jeff Underwood discusses the U.S. Air Force's highly-trained Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians, including the EOD motto and badge as well as how new technology has changed EOD.
Former Air Force sergeant and co-author of the original story for the major motion picture, “Good Morning, Vietnam!” Adrian Cronauer discusses his work with the Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office.
Museum historian Jeff Duford talks about the history and traditions of the 100-mission policy during the Southeast Asia War from, including an explanation of the significance of the first aircrews to finish 100 mission tours.
