If I may add my bit about an observation of historical sci-fi films and video games set in the future almost no mention is given to the term “Air Force” other than some derivative of Space command or the sort I have frequently seen the tern=m “Navel or Navy” used.
I do think that the Air Force may very well get absorved into a combined asset in the future.
You make a powerful argument. I hadn't considered the video game and sci-fi angle.