# Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Apr 30, 26] Season 4 E15: Cold Hard Cash

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Podcast: [Defense & Aerospace Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/defense-aerospace-report-809504)
Published: 2026-04-30T13:21:59+00:00
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## Resource

The US Air Force is providing the bulk of firepower for Operation Epic Fury. Does their new budget request provide the Air Force the nation needs? We asked that and more of our guest, retired Major General Mark Mitchum. Plus the week’s headlines in airpower. Powered by GE Aerospace!

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