The Mitchell Institute offers knowledge-driven insights to achieve America’s global interests through three principal objectives: 1) Educating the public about aerospace power’s contribution to America’s interests; 2) Informing policy and budget deliberations; 3) Cultivating the next generation of policy leaders and practitioners to fully capitalize upon the advantages of operating in air, space, and cyberspace.

Works to advance the understanding, study, and practice of the Profession of Arms, particularly as related to building US Air Force (USAF) and US Space Force (USSF) leaders of character in service to the Nation. Catalyst for initiating and conducting a comprehensive research and activity agenda for the 21st Century Profession of Arms. Activities address the military-technical, cultural-political, and moral-ethical elements of the military profession, specifically focused on optimizing aerospace capabilities to meet the needs of America’s future defense challenges.

One of the world’s foremost experts on military aerospace issues. Featured in the 2023 book, "Airpower Pioneers: From Billy Mitchell to Dave Deptula," he accomplished several “firsts” in the command of joint forces, planning and execution of aerospace power, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and improved international relationships. Thought leader and consultant on defense, aerospace, and military strategy. Expertise includes warfighting, strategy, ISR, remotely piloted aircraft, drones, joint and international operations, aerospace operations, cyber, training, and organizational design.

AEVEX is a recognized leader in full-spectrum airborne intelligence solutions. Our capabilities span three business units: Engineering & Technology, Flight Operations, and Intelligence Solutions. Through this combination of end-to-end services, we provide agile and customized approaches to the full spectrum of airborne intelligence collection needs. Our team supports projects both large and small, including turn-key Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO), Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO), and Contractor-Owned, Government-Operated (COGO) services to the DoD, other government agencies, and commercial businesses. The sun never sets on AEVEX operations, with deployments in North and South America, Africa, Europe, the Pacific Region, and the Middle East.

Genesis Systems LLC (USA) is an industrial technology research and design (R&D) company concerned with pioneering, developing, manufacturing, and marketing technologies that aid sustainable water resource generation and environmental transformation and enhancement.

Academy Securities is the first post 9/11 disabled veteran-owned and operated investment bank. Our firm’s goal is to achieve a minimum of 50% military veterans employed throughout our organization. Today, Academy Securities is proud that over 45% of our employees are military veterans and we are dedicated to consistently increasing the ratio. As of 2020, over 63% of our firm’s equity is owned by military veterans.

GALT Aerospace is a non-traditional, service disabled, veteran-owned small business that delivers premier command, control and communications (C3) solutions in support of the DoD.

HawkEye 360 is developing a constellation of formation-flying micro satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) to execute a unique radio frequency (RF) spectrum monitoring and geolocation capability. The company's analytics engine generates reports on signals that can be used to track and monitor global transportation networks, detect distress alerts, assist with emergencies and much more.

Sierra Nevada Corporation is an American aerospace, defense, electronics, engineering and manufacturing corporation that specializes in aircraft modification, integration and other space technologies. The corporation contracts with the United States Armed Forces, NASA, and private spaceflight companies.

The Falcon Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit foundation. Its purpose is to provide scholarships to Junior College or private preparatory schools for motivated young people seeking admission to USAFA and a career in the Air Force.

BridgeComm, Inc., is developing a global network of optical ground stations designed to support complementary fixed and mobile terminals that provide high-bandwidth, high-security solutions for unique applications.

Draken International, LLC is an American provider of tactical fighter aircraft for contract air services including military and defense industry customers. Draken offers airborne adversary support (Red Air), Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC), Close Air Support (CAS), flight training, threat simulation, electronic warfare support, aerial refueling, research, and testing services to the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. defense contractors and aerospace firms, provided by a fleet of former military aircraft.

The National War College mission is to educate future leaders of the Armed Forces, Department of State, and other civilian agencies for high-level policy, command and staff responsibilities by conducting a senior-level course of study in national security strategy.

NMIA is dedicated to the support of U.S. security. NMIA seeks to stimulate awareness of the need for effective military intelligence as a critical component of national security. The Association also fosters activities and programs designed to enhance the theoretical and practical foundations of the intelligence "discipline,” as well as those working in military intelligence, other national security activities, homeland defense, law enforcement, and other fields

The institute was established to facilitate cross-college/domain cybersecurity education, research and collaboration. The Institute educates the next cyber intelligent cadre that our nation requires to counter emerging threats and risks, while advancing professional cyber risk management in law and policy, privacy and enforcement in order to counter advanced persistent threats associated with cyber-attacks.

The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) develops strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies. Building on the deep expertise and broad experience of its staff and advisors, CNAS engages policymakers, experts and the public with innovative fact-based research, ideas and analysis to shape and elevate the national security debate.

Works to advance the understanding, study, and practice of the Profession of Arms, particularly as related to building US Air Force (USAF) leaders of character in service to the Nation. Catalyst for initiating and conducting a comprehensive research and activity agenda for the 21st Century Profession of Arms. Activities address the military-technical, cultural-political, moral-ethical and human development domains of the military profession, specifically focused on the ethos of the US Air Force.

Created the DCS for ISR organization, vision, goals, structures, and processes; built and executed strategy and plans that transformed AF ISR and remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) management. Set a standard for ISR and RPA operations emulated by services and nations around the world.

Accomplished multiple landmark defense initiatives in the Pacific—benchmarked joint command and control; creatively revamped war plans; and significantly improved relationships in Asia by securing engagement agreements with multiple countries.

Successfully led the largest humanitarian/disaster relief air operation since the Berlin Airlift (2005 Tsunami Relief); initiated and led an operational demonstration that establishes capability to attack moving ships in all weather, across vast distances, in minimum time; developed the plan that brought bombers to the Pacific theater on a continuous basis to enhance theater security

Directed plans and programs for the largest Air Force command (over 100,000 personnel)—built a program that was executed for over 27 billion dollars of resources while orchestrating manning, basing, and planning for Air Force combat forces.

Significant joint experience in combat and leadership in six major joint/combined contingency operations. A Joint Task Force Commander twice—in 1998/99 for Operation Northern Watch where he flew 82 combat missions, and for Operation Deep Freeze in 2005/6 conducting operations in Antarctica. Architect of the Desert Storm air campaign plan—created the air attack plans for each and every day of that war using an innovative effects-based planning methodology that resulted in changing the character of modern conflict. Director, AF Quadrennial Defense Review 2001. Leadership position on two congressional commissions charged with outlining America's future defense—the Commission on Roles and Missions, and the National Defense Panel. Defense strategy development; remotely piloted aircraft, stealth bomber, and 5th generation fighter planning; air, space, and cyber operations, training, and organizational design. Policy analyst working directly for the Secretary of the Air Force; joint and service doctrine development; warfighting concepts development; legislative liaison. More than 3,000 hours flying hours (400 in combat) to include multiple operational fighter command assignments in the F-15.

Orchestrated allied military air operations that lead to the removal of the Taliban government in Afghanistan in less than 90 days.