Outgoing USCG Commandant Reviews the Challenges Facing the Coast Guard
01/18/2010
For the USCG,the continuing gap between resources, modernization and missions is likely to lead to growing security and safety deficits.
Towards Flexible Strategic Capability: The C5 Modernization Asset
01/12/2010
This article provides an overview of the C-5 modernization effort.
Dramatic USCG Rescue Shows Impact of New C4ISR Systems
01/11/2010
Night video footage of a coordinated rescue operation of USCG and USN services on January 3 off Cape Hatteras, N.C.
Geared For Afghanistan: An Interview with USMC Lieutenant-Colonel Pasagian
01/11/2010
As foot soldiers are in increased demand in the harsh terrain of Afghanistan while IEDs have created new types of vulnerabilities, individual protective gear for the infantryman keeps evolving and improving to address new kinds of challenges. USMC Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur J. Pasagian, Program manager, Infantry Combat Equipment (ICE), explains such…
Our History and Lessons Learned Corner: Bagram Nightmares (Part Three)
01/10/2010
Afghanistan previewed how the war on terror would be fought. It was a war where searching for an elusive and shadowy enemy was a central tactic and “intelligence was the primary U.S. weapon.” For this fight, the Harrier proved to be of great value, mainly because Marine pilots train extensively…
Our History and Lessons Learned Corner:Bagram Nightmares (Part Two)
01/04/2010
Logistics to support the Harrier squadron in Afghanistan had been a major concern. To facilitate expeditionary aircraft maintenance, VMA-513 brought a Marine Corps-developed Remote Expeditionary Support Package a mini-maintenance department pack-up, van loaded for rapid deployment that gave VMA-513 a robust maintenance capability and a large degree of self-sufficiency despite…
Our History and Lessons Learned Corner: Bagram Nightmares (Part One)
12/20/2009
We are beginning our "History and Lessons Learned Corner" with the first part of a piece by Fred Allison, a Marine Corps historian, on the challenges facing the USMC in operating from Bagram in the aftermath of 9/11.
2025 is Here Early
12/12/2009
For a 21st Century Air Campaign the rule must always be ---go up against American Air Forces--- “you emit you die.” The Australian team has highlighted something very important.