
In this episode of Washington Central, former Eighth Air Force Commander Lt Gen (Ret.) Mark Weatherington takes us inside the world of America’s long-range stealth bombers. From the B-2’s pivotal role in Operation Midnight Hammer to the future of airpower in an era of AI, space, and cyber warfare, he reveals how missions are planned, how pilots endure 37-hour flights, and the leadership lessons that guide aviators in high-stakes combat.