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The Air Force has published the global

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futures report assessing four potential

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operating environments . Airmen may

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have to navigate by 2040 . Alternative

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futures include great power competitors ,

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continuing attempts to increase

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leverage over the US . While

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diminishing American advantages , the

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possibility of technological advances

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in reshaping global power dynamics

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coordination between Russia and China

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for their own benefit and natural and

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man made crises that could drive

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isolationist and nationalist tendencies

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across the planners and strategists

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will use the report for future war game

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scenarios to help airman anticipate

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what future operations . Secretary of

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the Air Force , Frank Kendall visited

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recruiting service headquarters in San

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Antonio , Texas for updates on efforts

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to sign new people on our air force .

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The trip comes at a time when concerns

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are focused on the service's ability to

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attract and recruit airmen to meet the

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nation's security needs . Major General

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Ed Thomas Air Force recruiting service

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commander says they're knocking down

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unnecessary policy barriers to help

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bring in the best talent that includes

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revitalizing the naturalization program

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with us . Citizenship .