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May 30, 2025
May Doctrine Paragon: Tinian

In March of 2023, an F-22 landed on Tinian Island. The brief presence of this fifth-generation fighter aircraft marked the beginning of a resurgence in airpower operations from this tiny patch of land 3,714 miles west of Hawaii. Though only 39 square miles in size, Tinian played a significant role
April 30, 2025
April Doctrine Paragon: Col John Boyd's Perspective

This month, the LeMay Center highlights the Airman’s perspective, as demonstrated by Col John Boyd’s determination to maintain control of the air.
April 10, 2025
Air Force Releases New Doctrine Note on Artificial Intelligence to Guide Future Warfighting

The U.S. Air Force has published a new Air Force Doctrine resource for Airmen navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Air Force Doctrine Note 25-1, Artificial Intelligence (AI), offers timely guidance on integrating AI capabilities across the service’s core missions and
April 1, 2025
March Doctrine Paragon: Operation BOLO

This month, the LeMay Center highlights Operation BOLO’s counterair operations and tactical innovation. In September 1966, Col Robin Olds, a WWII “double ace,” assumed command of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing (8 TFW) at Ubon Royal Thai Airbase. Upon taking command, Col Olds focused squarely on
Jan. 31, 2025
Doctrine Paragon: Planning

This month, the LeMay Center highlights the 86th Airlift Wing’s (AW’s) planning for Operation ALLIES REFUGE at Ramstein Airbase (AB), Germany.
Jan. 23, 2025
Air Force doctrine realigns to create a more lethal, resilient force

The U.S. Air Force has released three doctrine publications to emphasize reoptimizing for Great Power Competition efforts: Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-0, Operations; AFDP 3-0.1, Command and Control; and AFDP 5-0, Planning.
Dec. 30, 2024
December Doctrine Paragon: Counterland Air Interdiction

This month, the Lemay Center highlights the “Misty” fast forward air controllers (FACs) and their role in counterland air interdiction during Vietnam.
Nov. 19, 2024
November Doctrine Paragon: Mission Command and Mission-Type Orders

The Lemay Center highlights Joint Task Force (JTF) Proven Force during Operation DESERT STORM, an exemplar of mission command and mission-type orders (MTO).