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What Makes the Air Force Unique?

Airman Pulse
Dan Leaf and Patrick McSpadden
March 3, 2026

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Episode Notes:

Dan "Fig" Leaf sat down with Patrick to talk about his career, leading Airmen, and the most formative moments of his career that shaped his thinking on war, morality, and peace. The pair discuss what makes Air Force culture unique and how that translates into force readiness.

Show Notes: Below are links to topics discussed in this episode.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlGUEHuaCvs&list=PLubZAwNZUBBe2onYkT88kzRskHSqYmSfQ&index=4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxA_AvTHItE&list=PLubZAwNZUBBe2onYkT88kzRskHSqYmSfQ&index=10

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