The KC-130J is evolving in its tactical role into an expanded multi-function multi-mission aircraft.
As the USN-USMC teams disburses its assets, having USCG cutters as key elements able to work with those assets would be a very smart investment in the future.
Secretary Wynne looks at key aspects of the evolution of airpower.
Shaping distributed operations is the key template for Pacific defense.
During Forager Fury II, the USMC projected power at long distance into a contested objective area.
An expeditionary force is built from the ground up around its logistics system.
The Indians are building out their navy to deal with 21st century security and defense missions.
Leveraging the Afghan transition via COIN air provides a building block for the future.