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UK MoD Declares 2017 as the “Year of the Navy”

Posted on January 7, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
01/07/2017
2017 is set to be the year of the Royal Navy as it prepares to welcome new ships to the fleet, following one of their busiest years since the end of the Cold War.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New

The Way Ahead for USMC Con-ops: The Perspective of Col. Wellons, CO of MAWTS-1

Posted on December 30, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
12/30/2016
The CO of MAWTS-1 provides an overview on the F-35 and its integration into USMC operations.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Working the MV-22 With F-35 Integration: Shaping Future TRAP Missions in a Dangerous World

Posted on December 30, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
12/30/2016
With the F-35 replacing the Harrier and flying with the Osprey, the range of operational conditions into which the TRAP mission can now be flown is expanding significantly.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Shaping a 21st Century Assault Force From the Sea: The Perspective from VMX- 1

Posted on December 29, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
12/29/2016
The CO of VMX-1 focuses on the way ahead as the USMC integrates the F-35B.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

The Way Ahead for the USCG: The Perspective of Admiral Paul Zukunft, Commandant of the USCG

Posted on December 16, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
12/16/2016
In this exclusive interview with the USCG Commandant, he discusses the way ahead for the USCG.
Posted in Con Ops, Security, What's New

The Moment Pilots First Realized the F-35 was Something Extraordinary

Posted on December 16, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
12/16/2016
When Todd Miller was onboard the USS America, he asked pilots to discuss their "ah ha" moment with the F-35.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Marine Col. George Rowell on the F-35B at the Farnbourgh Airshow

Posted on December 16, 2016 | by Caroline Teames
12/16/2016
The CO of VMX-1 discusses the visit to the Farnbourgh Airshow this past summer.
Posted in Con Ops, HOME, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, Video | Tagged CH-53K, F-35B, Farnborough International Airshow 2016, FIA16, George Rowell, MAGTF, Osprey, VMX-1

VMFA-121 Brings F-35B to Red Flag 16-3 For First Time

Posted on December 16, 2016 | by Caroline Teames
12/16/2016
Six F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 participated in Red Flag 16-3,
Posted in Con Ops, Slideshow, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged F-35B, J. T. Bardo, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Red Flag 16-3, VMFA-121
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