In this class Lon Nordeen provides an updated review of American military aerial engagement from the Vietnam War era (circa 1965) to the present. He will focus on developments spanning the United States’ engagements in Southeast Asia, Iraq, Afghanistan, and other critical areas of the Middle East. Lon will discuss the War on Terror, including the use of fighter aircraft and missiles, with emphasis on the more recent history and deployment of unmanned drones. He will also discuss tactical developments, strategic surveillance, and related political issues.