General Mike “Mobile” Holmes was the Commander of Air Combat Command, leading a team of 159,000 military and civilian personnel at over 300 operating locations worldwide. He held a degree in electrical engineering and had extensive experience in various command and leadership positions throughout his career, including commanding fighter squadrons and wings and serving in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Gen. Holmes was a seasoned pilot with over 4,000 flight hours, including 530 combat hours in the F-15 fighter jet. He played a crucial role in developing strategies, doctrines, and tactics for air, space, and cyber power employment, and ensuring air defense forces were prepared to face challenges in both peacetime and wartime.

In this episode of the Afterburn Podcast, we sit down with Gen Holmes to discuss his vast career as a leader in the U.S. Air Force. From his time from a young wingman in the F-15C to the Commander of Air Combat.  Gen. Holmes takes us through his journey in the military, starting with the tense period in the 1980s preparing to fight the Soviet Union to post-9/11 combat operations. With over 4,000 flight hours, including 530 combat hours, Gen. Holmes provides valuable insights into the challenges leading one of the largest organizations to the future fight.

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