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These Guys are in the Fight

Posted on September 28, 2011 | by SysAdmin
09/28/2011
09/28/2011 - US Marines work with Georgian forces in Afghan operations.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

New Capabilities for Remaking Strategy: The Osprey and the Belize Excursion

Posted on September 26, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
09/26/2011
09/26/2011 With no C-17s available, the Marines went on their own using the Osprey and USMC tankers.
Posted in Con Ops, HOME, In Briefs

Living the Transition: Shaping the F-35 Maintenance Approach at Eglin

Posted on September 25, 2011 | by SysAdmin
09/25/2011
09/25/2011 This article discusses the F-35 transition process being shaped at Eglin AFB. Col. Sampsel discusses the approach being forged for maintenance and she dialogues with Secretary Wynne about the nature and significance of the process.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New

The Execution of the TRAP Mission Over Libya

Posted on September 25, 2011 | by SysAdmin
09/25/2011
09/27/2011 - The TRAP mission over Libya is explained by one of the pilots involved in the rescue operation.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

The Role of the Osprey in Operation Odyssey Dawn

Posted on September 22, 2011 | by SysAdmin
09/22/2011
09/22/2011 - Lt. Col. Boniface who was the XO for the Aviation Combat Element (ACE) for the 26th MEU discusses the operation in Libya.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Amphibious Ready Group, Libya, Lt. Col. Boniface, Operation Odyssey Dawn, Osprey, USMC, V-22

The Strategic Whiteboard

Posted on September 15, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
09/15/2011
9/15/2011 Introducing the Strategic Whiteboard.
Posted in Con Ops, HOME, In Briefs | Tagged Afghanistan, Iraq, Pacific Strategy, strategic whiteboard, US Army, USAF, USMC, USN

Building Stability in an Unstable World

Posted on September 15, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
09/15/2011
09/15/2011 "We’re on the cusp of realizing a unique world dynamic where there is a proven stabilizing answer to ballistic weapons wielded wildly by rogue nations and despots."
Posted in Con Ops, HOME, In Briefs

The Littoral Combat Ship and Irregular Warfare

Posted on September 14, 2011 | by SysAdmin
09/14/2011
09/14/2011 - An assessment of how the new Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) might be used in an irregular warfare scenario.
Posted in Con Ops, Security, What's New
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