The Strategic Whiteboard
09/15/2011
9/15/2011 Introducing the Strategic Whiteboard.
Building Stability in an Unstable World
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."
The Littoral Combat Ship and Irregular Warfare
09/14/2011
09/14/2011 - An assessment of how the new Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) might be used in an irregular warfare scenario.
Aboard the USCG Bertholf: Operations and Capabilities of the National Security Cutter
09/13/2011
09/13/2011 Captain John Prince and the Executive Officer of the Bertholf David Ramassini discuss their recent tour aboard the Bertholf.
The Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Libya: Shrinking “The Average Commute”
09/13/2011
09/05/2011 - In July 2011, Second Line of Defense sat down with Colonel Mark Desens to discuss the recent deployment of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
Another Happy Commuter
09/12/2011
09/12/2011 In this photo, the Sec Def shows his joy at being an Osprey commuter.
Trouble Busters: The Agile Response Group in Action
09/06/2011
09/06/2011 Global demand for amphibious forces outstrips resources.
The Emergence of the Z Axis: Re-Thinking the Impact of the F-35 (Updated)
09/05/2011
09/05/2011 The F-35 is not a 5th generation aircraft; it is an enabler for a whole new way to do combat leveraging airpower. The shift is from fleet capabilities to what can be done within the cockpit.