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Con Ops

Japan and Deterrence in Depth: E-2D Hawkeyes Arrive at Iwakuni

Posted on February 3, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
02/03/2017
The reinforcement of the US-Japanese relationship and the arrival of new capabilities for the extended defense of Japan and of U.S. Pacific allies is in process.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

RAF and RAAF At Red Flag 2017-1

Posted on February 1, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
02/01/2017
Red Flag 2017-1 is providing an opportunity to shape concepts of operations for integrated 4th-5th generation combat capabilities.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

USS America Prepares for Deployment

Posted on January 30, 2017 | by Caroline Teames
01/30/2017
The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares for deployment with the USS America (LHA-6).
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Deployment, Lt. General Davis, Todd Miller, USS America

RAF Lossiemouth and the P-8: Center of Coalition Maritime Domain Awareness Strike Capability

Posted on January 27, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
01/27/2017
The first new agreement with a foreign military ally of the United States and the Trump Administration is with the UK and in support of Norway as well.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New

The Chairman of the Jt Chiefs Welcomes the New Sec Def to the Pentagon: The Beginning of a New Approach

Posted on January 27, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
01/27/2017
Secretary Mattis starts a new chapter in US defense policy.
Posted in Con Ops, Video, What's New

USS H.W. Bush CVN 77 Prepares for Deployment

Posted on January 23, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
01/23/2017
With currently no carrier strike group in the Med, the Bush is headed out.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

The Crowsnest for the New UK Carriers

Posted on January 22, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
01/22/2017
Crowsnest is an important step in the UK carrier program.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

RAF Air Commodore Duguid Looks at the Future of the RAF: Shaping a Key Role for Typhoon

Posted on January 21, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
01/21/2017
UK RAF Typhoon Force Commander Air Commodore Ian Duguid focuses on the evolution of the RAF.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New
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