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A New Bridge Across the Atlantic: Welcoming British Airways’ Direct Flight from London to St. Louis
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A new bridge across the Atlantic has just been built—not with steel, but with wings. British Airways has announced a new seasonal direct flight between London Heathrow and St. Louis, launching in April 2026. As the British Honorary Consul to Missouri, I could not be more delighted. For years I’ve…
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St. Louis is the Future of Geospatial Collaboration
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Sitting in the front row at this past Friday’s ribbon-cutting of the new NGA campus in St. Louis, I had a distinct sense of witnessing history. This was not simply the opening of another government building; it was the unveiling of a facility designed to shape the way the United…
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The Air Force Journey from Service to Citizenship
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As I attended a recent Air Force Basic Military Training graduation in Texas, I witnessed a moment that captured the unique role the Air Force plays not only in building warriors, but in shaping future citizens. During the coining ceremony, a group of Airmen marched in as their countries of…
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From Civilian to Airman: Witnessing the Transformation at Basic Military Training
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In early September, I had the honor of visiting Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, home of the 37th Training Wing and the United States Air Force’s Basic Military Training (BMT). I was there representing Scott Air Force Base as part of my role as an Air Mobility Command Civic Leader. Scott…
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Allies in Orbit
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Over the years I’ve seen many extraordinary examples of cooperation between the United States and the United Kingdom. But earlier this month, something happened far above us—in the silence of geosynchronous orbit—that I believe will be remembered as a milestone. As reported by Greg Hadley in Air & Space Forces…
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Honoring History, Building the Future: A Remarkable State Visit
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From Winston Churchill’s call in Fulton, Missouri to today’s commitments in Windsor, the Special Relationship is alive, strong, and building the future. This week, as Donald Trump stood alongside King Charles III and Prince William at Windsor Castle, I was reminded once more why the “special relationship” between the United…
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The Future of the Air Force Is in Good Hands: A Visit to the U.S. Air Force Academy
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As an Air Mobility Command Civic Leader representing Scott Air Force Base, I had the privilege of visiting the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Scott AFB, located just east of St. Louis, is the home of U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), Air Mobility Command (AMC), and the 375th…
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Britain and America in the Age of Trump – What is Next?
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This past Saturday, Lord Mandelson delivered the 61st Ditchley Annual Lecture, setting out a vision for the UK-US relationship in what he called “the Age of Trump – and Beyond.” As someone who has spent years working at the intersection of diplomacy, economic development, and business innovation between Britain and…