⚔️ 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 #USAFA cadets recently completed a unique capstone experience for their Nuclear Weapons and Strategy minor—spending a week on the ground with NATO forces across Europe. Trip highlights included: 🛡️𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐎 𝐇𝐐 – Engaged with senior U.S. delegates to better understand the alliance’s nuclear posture 💥𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐄 𝐇𝐐 – Met with nuclear planners to examine evolving deterrence strategies ✈️𝐁ü𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞 🇩🇪 – Saw firsthand the U.S.–German partnership and F-35 preparations 🌍𝐔.𝐒. 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 – Gained critical insights into the U.S. role in global security This strategic immersion sharpened their leadership and warfighting mindset—preparing them for the #FutureFight. #LeadersOfCharacterAndQuality #CriticalThinkersToAdapt #InternationalRelations #GlobalSecurity #WarfightersToWin