David Roza
@davidroza.bsky.social
YouTube Writer/Editor at Task & Purpose (formerly Air & Space Forces Magazine). He/him david@davidrozawrites.com/Signal: DavidRoza.19
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Don't call it a comeback.
@davidroza.bsky.social with a must-read byline in Task & Purpose on why we need Cyber Force.
@davidroza.bsky.social with a must-read byline in Task & Purpose on why we need Cyber Force.
“This defensive picture is a Maginot line for cyber: perhaps it feels secure in places, but adversaries can easily work around existing defenses"
Could a Cyber Force help?
My latest for Task & Purpose👇
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Could a Cyber Force help?
My latest for Task & Purpose👇
taskandpurpose.com/tech-tactics...
Does the US military need a Cyber Force?
Does the United States need a Cyber Force branch of the military to operate in the ever-expanding landscape in cyberspace?
taskandpurpose.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Don't call it a comeback.
@davidroza.bsky.social with a must-read byline in Task & Purpose on why we need Cyber Force.
@davidroza.bsky.social with a must-read byline in Task & Purpose on why we need Cyber Force.
“This defensive picture is a Maginot line for cyber: perhaps it feels secure in places, but adversaries can easily work around existing defenses"
Could a Cyber Force help?
My latest for Task & Purpose👇
taskandpurpose.com/tech-tactics...
Could a Cyber Force help?
My latest for Task & Purpose👇
taskandpurpose.com/tech-tactics...
Does the US military need a Cyber Force?
Does the United States need a Cyber Force branch of the military to operate in the ever-expanding landscape in cyberspace?
taskandpurpose.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
“This defensive picture is a Maginot line for cyber: perhaps it feels secure in places, but adversaries can easily work around existing defenses"
Could a Cyber Force help?
My latest for Task & Purpose👇
taskandpurpose.com/tech-tactics...
Could a Cyber Force help?
My latest for Task & Purpose👇
taskandpurpose.com/tech-tactics...
Check out the video based on my first script for
@taskandpurpose.com !
A lot more where this came from, stay tuned!
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@taskandpurpose.com !
A lot more where this came from, stay tuned!
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The 'Doom Loop' is facing the Air Force - Can it survive?
YouTube video by Task & Purpose
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October 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Check out the video based on my first script for
@taskandpurpose.com !
A lot more where this came from, stay tuned!
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@taskandpurpose.com !
A lot more where this came from, stay tuned!
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Big PT news here 👇
Air Force: Twice-a-Year PT Tests, 2-Mile Runs Coming in 2026 www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ph...
Air Force: Twice-a-Year PT Tests, 2-Mile Runs Coming in 2026 www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ph...
Air Force: Twice-a-Year PT Tests, 2-Mile Runs Coming in 2026
In 2026, Airmen will begin taking physical fitness assessments every six months, including a two-mile run every year.
www.airandspaceforces.com
September 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Big PT news here 👇
Air Force: Twice-a-Year PT Tests, 2-Mile Runs Coming in 2026 www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ph...
Air Force: Twice-a-Year PT Tests, 2-Mile Runs Coming in 2026 www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ph...
“If we focus on developing the right master sergeants, and that’s the goal of our development model, just naturally, we’ll have the right talent to create E-8s and E-9s.”
CMSSF: ‘World Class Master Sergeants’ Coming to a Space Force Near You www.airandspaceforces.com/space-force-...
CMSSF: ‘World Class Master Sergeants’ Coming to a Space Force Near You www.airandspaceforces.com/space-force-...
‘World Class Master Sergeants’ Coming to a Space Force Near You
Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna rolled out a framework for molding Guardians to the rank of master sergeant, or E-7.
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September 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
“If we focus on developing the right master sergeants, and that’s the goal of our development model, just naturally, we’ll have the right talent to create E-8s and E-9s.”
CMSSF: ‘World Class Master Sergeants’ Coming to a Space Force Near You www.airandspaceforces.com/space-force-...
CMSSF: ‘World Class Master Sergeants’ Coming to a Space Force Near You www.airandspaceforces.com/space-force-...
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OAKLAND WE DID IT!!!! 🏆
September 22, 2025 at 4:45 AM
OAKLAND WE DID IT!!!! 🏆
Differences in terminology, technology, training, and authority make integrating medics from two countries a challenge even when they speak the same language.
Tylenol or Paracetamol? How to Aeromedical Evac With Allies www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ae...
Tylenol or Paracetamol? How to Aeromedical Evac With Allies www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ae...
Tylenol or Paracetamol? How to Aeromedical Evac With Allies
Differences in terminology, tech, and training make integrating aeromedical evacuation crews medics hard even when they both speak English.
www.airandspaceforces.com
September 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Differences in terminology, technology, training, and authority make integrating medics from two countries a challenge even when they speak the same language.
Tylenol or Paracetamol? How to Aeromedical Evac With Allies www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ae...
Tylenol or Paracetamol? How to Aeromedical Evac With Allies www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ae...
"If we decide to separate members who cannot closely shave, that will disproportionately affect our Black Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, and Sailors."
Shave or Separate: New Pentagon Policy Limits Medical Waivers to 12 Months www.airandspaceforces.com/military-sha...
Shave or Separate: New Pentagon Policy Limits Medical Waivers to 12 Months www.airandspaceforces.com/military-sha...
New Pentagon Policy Limits Medical Shaving Waivers to 12 Months
Military members who can’t shave their beard for medical reasons for more than a year must separate, according to new guidance.
www.airandspaceforces.com
September 16, 2025 at 12:39 AM
"If we decide to separate members who cannot closely shave, that will disproportionately affect our Black Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, and Sailors."
Shave or Separate: New Pentagon Policy Limits Medical Waivers to 12 Months www.airandspaceforces.com/military-sha...
Shave or Separate: New Pentagon Policy Limits Medical Waivers to 12 Months www.airandspaceforces.com/military-sha...
“Your input is the driving force behind this effort, and it is what will ensure our strategy is effective and responsive to the needs of our maintainers.”
The Air Force Wants Your Input on Its Plan to Transform the Maintenance Career Field www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ma...
The Air Force Wants Your Input on Its Plan to Transform the Maintenance Career Field www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ma...
The Air Force Wants Input on Plan to Transform Maintenance Field
The Air Force last month launched a campaign to gather input on a plan to transform one of its largest career fields: aircraft maintenance.
www.airandspaceforces.com
September 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
“Your input is the driving force behind this effort, and it is what will ensure our strategy is effective and responsive to the needs of our maintainers.”
The Air Force Wants Your Input on Its Plan to Transform the Maintenance Career Field www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ma...
The Air Force Wants Your Input on Its Plan to Transform the Maintenance Career Field www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ma...
Turns out chaining a firetruck to the deck of a C-130 in tropical heat (and breathing the truck's exhaust the whole time) works up an appetite!
Really cool to see this mission up close
Little Caesars at 6,000 Feet: A Day Hauling Cargo on the C-130 www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-c-...
Really cool to see this mission up close
Little Caesars at 6,000 Feet: A Day Hauling Cargo on the C-130 www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-c-...
Little Caesars at 6,000 Feet: A Day Hauling Cargo on the C-130
A massive wargame this summer saw Air Force C-130 crews haul everything from potatoes to firetrucks between small islands across the Pacific.
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September 9, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Turns out chaining a firetruck to the deck of a C-130 in tropical heat (and breathing the truck's exhaust the whole time) works up an appetite!
Really cool to see this mission up close
Little Caesars at 6,000 Feet: A Day Hauling Cargo on the C-130 www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-c-...
Really cool to see this mission up close
Little Caesars at 6,000 Feet: A Day Hauling Cargo on the C-130 www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-c-...
"Guardsmen get taken care of in the long run, but that does not do you any good if you defaulted on your mortgage that month because you didn’t get paid in time."
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‘Not Like Calling 911’—How A National Guard Call-Up Actually Works
Who has control over the National Guard? How do National Guard troops juggle military service with civilian life responsibilities?
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September 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
"Guardsmen get taken care of in the long run, but that does not do you any good if you defaulted on your mortgage that month because you didn’t get paid in time."
thewarhorse.org/trump-nation...
thewarhorse.org/trump-nation...
“I didn’t talk about my wartime experiences for more than 50 years because retelling them was not a pleasant exercise ... But over time, it has been cathartic.”
John ‘Lucky’ Luckadoo, Last Original Pilot of 100th Bomb Group, Dies At 103 www.airandspaceforces.com/lucky-luckad...
John ‘Lucky’ Luckadoo, Last Original Pilot of 100th Bomb Group, Dies At 103 www.airandspaceforces.com/lucky-luckad...
Last Original 100th BG Pilot "Lucky" Luckadoo Dies At 103
B-17 pilot John "Lucky" Luckadoo passed away Sept. 1, having spent much of his life sharing the story of the 100th Bomb Group in World War II.
www.airandspaceforces.com
September 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
“I didn’t talk about my wartime experiences for more than 50 years because retelling them was not a pleasant exercise ... But over time, it has been cathartic.”
John ‘Lucky’ Luckadoo, Last Original Pilot of 100th Bomb Group, Dies At 103 www.airandspaceforces.com/lucky-luckad...
John ‘Lucky’ Luckadoo, Last Original Pilot of 100th Bomb Group, Dies At 103 www.airandspaceforces.com/lucky-luckad...
Reserve Airmen Can Now Apply for Part-Time Space Force Jobs www.airandspaceforces.com/space-force-...
Reserve Airmen Can Now Apply for Part-Time Space Force Jobs
Reserve Airmen in space career fields can now apply to join the Space Force in a part-time position, a major shift in personnel policy.
www.airandspaceforces.com
September 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Reserve Airmen Can Now Apply for Part-Time Space Force Jobs www.airandspaceforces.com/space-force-...
“China is just salivating at opportunities like this, as are the Russians. We should be pumping money into this enterprise, not pulling it away.”
Air Force Looks to Cut Squadrons That Advise, Train Foreign Militaries www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ad...
Air Force Looks to Cut Squadrons That Advise, Train Foreign Militaries www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ad...
Air Force Looks to Cut Squadrons That Advise Foreign Militaries
The Air Force plans to shutter several units dedicated to training foreign militaries in a bid to save money amid shifting priorities.
www.airandspaceforces.com
September 2, 2025 at 10:47 PM
“China is just salivating at opportunities like this, as are the Russians. We should be pumping money into this enterprise, not pulling it away.”
Air Force Looks to Cut Squadrons That Advise, Train Foreign Militaries www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ad...
Air Force Looks to Cut Squadrons That Advise, Train Foreign Militaries www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ad...
The Army and helos are like peas and carrots, so why is the fleet shrinking?
Find out in my first byline for
@thewarhorsenews.bsky.social 👇
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Find out in my first byline for
@thewarhorsenews.bsky.social 👇
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Why Is the Army Chopping Away at Its Chopper Fleet?
The Army announced cuts to helicopter units as part of its budget cuts and efforts to modernize the force based on lessons learned from the war in Ukraine.
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August 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The Army and helos are like peas and carrots, so why is the fleet shrinking?
Find out in my first byline for
@thewarhorsenews.bsky.social 👇
thewarhorse.org/army-cuts-he...
Find out in my first byline for
@thewarhorsenews.bsky.social 👇
thewarhorse.org/army-cuts-he...
“For tankers, the challenge is ‘how do you link up with your receiver unit?’ And that’s a lot of what we do. We’ve gotten pretty good at it, but there’s a lot of moving parts."
How the Air Force Launches a 10-Ship Tanker Sortie in 24 Hours www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ta...
How the Air Force Launches a 10-Ship Tanker Sortie in 24 Hours www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ta...
How the Air Force Launches a 10-Ship Tanker Sortie in 24 Hours
Moving 10 Air Force tankers to refuel six C-17s en route to a paratrooper drop took nearly 24 hours of work by a team of planners.
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August 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
“For tankers, the challenge is ‘how do you link up with your receiver unit?’ And that’s a lot of what we do. We’ve gotten pretty good at it, but there’s a lot of moving parts."
How the Air Force Launches a 10-Ship Tanker Sortie in 24 Hours www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ta...
How the Air Force Launches a 10-Ship Tanker Sortie in 24 Hours www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ta...
“I spent most of my first few days here walking and driving to different agencies on base just putting faces to names, getting phone numbers, and knowing who to talk to."
Flu Shots and Post-It Notes: Massive Air Force Exercise Depends on Small Details www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-dl...
Flu Shots and Post-It Notes: Massive Air Force Exercise Depends on Small Details www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-dl...
Tiny Details Pack a Punch At Massive Air Force Exercise
The movement of thousands of troops and hundreds of aircraft at an Air Force exercise hinged on flu shots, Post-it notes, and other details.
www.airandspaceforces.com
August 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
“I spent most of my first few days here walking and driving to different agencies on base just putting faces to names, getting phone numbers, and knowing who to talk to."
Flu Shots and Post-It Notes: Massive Air Force Exercise Depends on Small Details www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-dl...
Flu Shots and Post-It Notes: Massive Air Force Exercise Depends on Small Details www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-dl...
'We’re going to move larger patient loads, we’re going to evacuate patients really quickly out of certain areas, but those patients are going to be a lot sicker than what we’re used to.'
Aeromedical Airmen Prepare to Treat Sicker Troops—and More of Them www.airandspaceforces.com/aeromedical-...
Aeromedical Airmen Prepare to Treat Sicker Troops—and More of Them www.airandspaceforces.com/aeromedical-...
Aeromedical Airmen Prepare for Sicker Patients, More of Them
Aeromedical evacuation Airmen are training differently to prepare for future wars involving more patients in more severe condition.
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August 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
'We’re going to move larger patient loads, we’re going to evacuate patients really quickly out of certain areas, but those patients are going to be a lot sicker than what we’re used to.'
Aeromedical Airmen Prepare to Treat Sicker Troops—and More of Them www.airandspaceforces.com/aeromedical-...
Aeromedical Airmen Prepare to Treat Sicker Troops—and More of Them www.airandspaceforces.com/aeromedical-...
'Instead of burning gas and setting yourself up for maybe a nightmare scenario, instead NITMRE is stepping in and saving the day.'
How An AI Called NITMRE Could Prevent Airlift Nightmares www.airandspaceforces.com/nitmre-ai-ai...
How An AI Called NITMRE Could Prevent Airlift Nightmares www.airandspaceforces.com/nitmre-ai-ai...
How An AI Called NITMRE Could Prevent Airlift Nightmares | Air & Space Forces Magazine
New artificial intelligence technology kept Air Force C-130 transport crews ahead of the curve at a large exercise this summer.
www.airandspaceforces.com
August 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
'Instead of burning gas and setting yourself up for maybe a nightmare scenario, instead NITMRE is stepping in and saving the day.'
How An AI Called NITMRE Could Prevent Airlift Nightmares www.airandspaceforces.com/nitmre-ai-ai...
How An AI Called NITMRE Could Prevent Airlift Nightmares www.airandspaceforces.com/nitmre-ai-ai...
"It’s 12-hour days, but I don’t know, it’s worth it.”
C-130 Maintainers Show Herk-ulean Strength At Pacific Exercise www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-c-...
C-130 Maintainers Show Herk-ulean Strength At Pacific Exercise www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-c-...
C-130 Maintainers Show Herk-ulean Strength At Pacific Exercise
Air Force C-130 maintainers worked through tropical heat to keep the transport planes running across the Department-Level Exercise.
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August 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
"It’s 12-hour days, but I don’t know, it’s worth it.”
C-130 Maintainers Show Herk-ulean Strength At Pacific Exercise www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-c-...
C-130 Maintainers Show Herk-ulean Strength At Pacific Exercise www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-c-...
"That first flight was a tribute to everyone who believed in her and worked tirelessly to bring her back to life."
‘No Aircraft Is Beyond Saving’: C-130 Flies Again 5 Years After Hard Landing www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ra...
‘No Aircraft Is Beyond Saving’: C-130 Flies Again 5 Years After Hard Landing www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ra...
Ramstein C-130 Flies Again 5 Years After Hard Landing
A C-130 transport plane flew July 15 after being grounded five years by a hard landing that damaged its wings, landing gear, and engines.
www.airandspaceforces.com
July 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
"That first flight was a tribute to everyone who believed in her and worked tirelessly to bring her back to life."
‘No Aircraft Is Beyond Saving’: C-130 Flies Again 5 Years After Hard Landing www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ra...
‘No Aircraft Is Beyond Saving’: C-130 Flies Again 5 Years After Hard Landing www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ra...
These air crews are unbeelievable 🐝
C-17 ‘BEE Liners’ Push Their Limits in Sprawling Pacific Exercise www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-c-...
C-17 ‘BEE Liners’ Push Their Limits in Sprawling Pacific Exercise www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-c-...
C-17 ‘BEE Liners’ Push Their Limits in Sprawling Pacific Exercise
The historic C-17 21st Airlift Squadron is taking part in the first-of-its-kind Air Force exercise stretching across the Pacific Ocean.
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July 29, 2025 at 10:44 PM
These air crews are unbeelievable 🐝
C-17 ‘BEE Liners’ Push Their Limits in Sprawling Pacific Exercise www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-c-...
C-17 ‘BEE Liners’ Push Their Limits in Sprawling Pacific Exercise www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-c-...
Update on the most vital national security asset in the Middle East
Al Udeid’s Beloved Pizza Cat Is Alive and Safe, Base Says www.airandspaceforces.com/pizza-cat-al...
Al Udeid’s Beloved Pizza Cat Is Alive and Safe, Base Says www.airandspaceforces.com/pizza-cat-al...
Al Udeid’s Beloved Pizza Cat Is Alive and Safe, Base Says
Pizza Cat, a cat at Al Udeid Air Base that won the hearts of thousands of Airmen, is safe, despite recent rumors to the contrary.
www.airandspaceforces.com
July 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Update on the most vital national security asset in the Middle East
Al Udeid’s Beloved Pizza Cat Is Alive and Safe, Base Says www.airandspaceforces.com/pizza-cat-al...
Al Udeid’s Beloved Pizza Cat Is Alive and Safe, Base Says www.airandspaceforces.com/pizza-cat-al...
“Having connectivity to the internet while you’re flying is a game changer.”
US War Game in Pacific Tests New Air Mobility Comms Technology www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-mo...
US War Game in Pacific Tests New Air Mobility Comms Technology www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-mo...
US War Game in Pacific Tests New Air Mobility Comms Technology
A massive U.S. military exercise in the Pacific is exploring how new communications equipment can help coordinate large troop movements.
www.airandspaceforces.com
July 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
“Having connectivity to the internet while you’re flying is a game changer.”
US War Game in Pacific Tests New Air Mobility Comms Technology www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-mo...
US War Game in Pacific Tests New Air Mobility Comms Technology www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-mo...
'I get out of bed every day and I get excited about working with fantastic people at AFMC. And so there’s a sense of loss of not being part of this team.'
AFMC Boss Richardson Retires After 42-Year Career: ‘I Love This Stuff’ www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ma...
AFMC Boss Richardson Retires After 42-Year Career: ‘I Love This Stuff’ www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ma...
AFMC Boss Richardson Retires After 42 Years: ‘I Love This Stuff’
Gen. Duke Z. Richardson stepped down from the helm of Air Force Materiel Command July 3 after starting as an Airman basic 42 years ago.
www.airandspaceforces.com
July 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
'I get out of bed every day and I get excited about working with fantastic people at AFMC. And so there’s a sense of loss of not being part of this team.'
AFMC Boss Richardson Retires After 42-Year Career: ‘I Love This Stuff’ www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ma...
AFMC Boss Richardson Retires After 42-Year Career: ‘I Love This Stuff’ www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-ma...