What we have seen recently in Ukraine with the Malaysian airliner is the next strike in the reinvention of warfare in this decade. Countering Russian 21st century warfare creativity is crucial for the United States to do right now with some creativity of our own.
In Iraq, we largely supported Marines; in Afghanistan we supported Marines, Aussies and Brits because our AORs were next to each other. With regard to the Aussies, the squadron provided various types of support such as transport of troops and Harvest Hawk Close Air Support.
The Commanding General of 1st MAW Provides His Perspective on the Role of the Osprey in the Pacific.
Major Mark Hamilton discusses how the KC-130J was used in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Video:Harvest Hawk in Afghanistan
Video:KC-130 Squadron Moves to Air Station Iwakuni
It can be easily understood why India and China are participating but why Norway and how do they fit into any Pacific strategy or modernization effort? The Vikings may not be raiding England this time, but they are seaward looking for new ports of call to project and protect their…
Slideshow:RQ-21 RPA for the USN-USMC Team
