# The Cornerstone of American Power by David Allvin > General David Allvin states the civilizational scale of American airpower: “No other service can match what the Air Force delivers: effects anywhere on the globe, at any scale, on minimal notice. With your support, we can ensure the Air Force remains the cornerstone of American power through the 21st century.” > > **— General David Allvin, Chief of Staff of the Air Force**, *Air, Space Force Leaders Stress Modernization, Readiness* ## Sources and Context - **Direct official source:** [Air, Space Force Leaders Stress Modernization](https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4193428/air-space-force-leaders-stress-modernization-readiness/) — *Air, Space Force Leaders Stress Modernization, Readiness*. - **Series source and editorial context:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders by the Institutions of American Science and Defense|American Ethos — Institutions of American Science and Defense]] — “The Cornerstone of American Power.” - **Editorial construction:** The poster uses a source-supported editorial frame outside the inner quotation marks to identify the institution, action, or governing context. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Collection:** [[collections/American|American Collection]] - **Series source:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders by the Institutions of American Science and Defense|American Ethos — Institutions of American Science and Defense]] - **Article:** [[articles/How Austin Became a Different Kind of Defense Tech Epicenter|How Austin Became a Different Kind of Defense Tech Epicenter]] - **Article:** [[articles/Cognitive-Cyber Warfare Measures and Countermeasures|Cognitive-Cyber Warfare Measures and Countermeasures]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/American Defense Technology|American Defense Technology]] ## Share on Social Media ``` General David Allvin states the civilizational scale of American airpower: “No other service can match what the Air Force delivers: effects anywhere on the globe, at any scale, on minimal notice. With your support, we can ensure the Air Force remains the cornerstone of American power through the 21st century.” — General David Allvin, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Air, Space Force Leaders Stress Modernization, Readiness https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-david-allvin-cornerstone-american-power ```