# The Air Boss, 2025

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Podcast: [Fighter Pilot Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fighter-pilot-podcast-743430)
Published: 2025-10-27T15:00:28+00:00
Episode link: https://www.fighterpilotpodcast.com/
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## Resource

The U.S. Navy has one of the largest air forces in the world comprised of a wide variety of aircraft from helicopters to strike fighters to patrol planes. While squadrons, air wings, and type wings have a well-established chain of command, ultimately they all fall under the purview of a single person. Known formally as the Commander, Naval Air Forces , the position is known better as simply, the A ir Boss . On this episode, U.S. Navy Vice Admiral and air boss Dan “Undra” Cheever, joins us to discuss the current state and future of naval aviation. We touch on numerous high-level strategic issues and spend several minutes answering listener questions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

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