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The USCG and the Arctic

Posted on October 15, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/15/2012
The USCG participated in Arctic Shield and tested out capabilities in a demanding environment.
Posted in Con Ops, HOME | Tagged Arctic Shield 2012, USCG

West Hemisphere Defense: Where is the Beef?

Posted on October 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/13/2012
The Pentagon has guidance, but where are the resources and innovations necessary to do effective partnering in Western Hemisphere defense?
Posted in Con Ops, HOME, Policy Dynamics | Tagged Western Hemisphere defense

Re-Shaping the US-Japanese Relationship for the “Dynamic Defense” of Japan

Posted on September 30, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/30/2012
The United States-Japanese relationship is being recrafted to enable the dynamic defense of Japan and new strategy in the Pacific.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New

US Military Presence and the “Dynamic Defense” of Japan

Posted on September 30, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/30/2012
The Osprey together with the F-35s and F-22s will provide a significant capability to ensure for the dynamic defense of Japan.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged F-35, Japan, Osprey

The Challenge of Persistent Presence in the Pacific: An Interview with Lt. General Robling

Posted on September 29, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/29/2012
In an interview with the highest-ranking Marine in the Pacific, the challenge of persistent presence was the focus of attention.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Geography, Presence and a 21st Century Pacific Strategy

Posted on September 29, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/29/2012
The tyranny of distance and the challenge of providing persistent presence will be beyond the kin of the United States with declining assets in the 21st century, if 20th century concepts of operations persist.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged American Strategy, Pacific

China and Conflict in the Pacific

Posted on September 25, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/25/2012
PRC naval experts discuss evolving Chinese capabilities and tactics in the Pacific.
Posted in Con Ops, HOME | Tagged PLA, PRC

An Update on the Taliban Attack at Camp Bastion: UK Provided Perimeter Security

Posted on September 25, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/25/2012
An update on the Taliban attack and the role of UK RAF forces in providing for perimeter security.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Camp Bastion, RAF, UK
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