Securing the Skies: Admiral Gortney's Vision for Air Dominance and Multi-Domain Operations

Admiral (Ret.) William “Bill” Gortney retired from the Navy as the sixth commander of United States Northern Command and the 23rd commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). Following his retirement, he accepted the role of chairman for IDGA’s Air Dominance Summit.

This year’s Air Dominance Summit will take place May 13-14 in Henderson, Nevada, and will be the latest iteration of the summit that Admiral Gortney will chair. The event will discuss loyal wingman programs like the Collaborative Combat Aircraft and sixth-generation fighter programs, including the Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance, the Navy’s FAXX, and international programs like FCAS and GCAP. Speakers will also cover sustainment of current systems including the F-35, reflect on current conflicts, and explore innovation in air supremacy.

Before the event, IDGA sat down with Admiral Gortney to discuss the history of air dominance, international collaboration, and what he’s looking forward to at this year’s conference.