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21st Century Maritime Force Projection

Posted on November 25, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/25/2016
This “aerial amphibious assault force” represents a new era of flexibility and capability for the MAGTF.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Harvard Alumni and the Origins of US Military and Naval Aviation

Posted on November 25, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/25/2016
In this article by CAPT. Paul E. Mawn, USN (Ret.), a graduate of the Harvard College, the history of Harvard alumni in air combat innovation is highlighted.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

A Strategic Opportunity for the Trump Administration: Moscow versus Beijing

Posted on November 24, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/24/2016
The rebirth of realpolitik provides Trump with an opportunity with regard to Moscow and China.
Posted in Strategy, What's New

F-35Bs, the MAGTF and the USS America

Posted on November 23, 2016 | by Caroline Teames
11/23/2016
Video:F-35Bs, the MAGTF and the USS America
Posted in Con Ops, HOME, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, Video | Tagged F-35B, MAGTF, Marine Corps, USS America

Marine Corps Proof of Concept Demo

Posted on November 23, 2016 | by Caroline Teames
11/23/2016
The CO of VMX-1 provides a perspective on the importance of an F-35-enabled LHA for the MAGTF.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, Video, Video of the month, What's New | Tagged California, Colonel Rowell, F/A-18 Hornet, Florida, Marine Corps, MCAS Beaufort, MCAS El Toro, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Proof of Concept Demo, South Carolina, T-2, T-34, TA-4J, VMFAT-101, VMX-1

President Xi’s Foreign Policy toward the Trump Administration: Status Quo Ante

Posted on November 23, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/23/2016
China must face immediate, measurable, quantifiable consequences for their behavior targeted at Beijing, as well as the local Chinese interests most concerned.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

South China Sea Beyond Beijing

Posted on November 23, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/23/2016
There is a need for a policy which alters Chinese behavior.
Posted in Strategy, What's New

USS America’s Test: Lightning Carrier Proof of Concept Demonstration

Posted on November 23, 2016 | by Caroline Teames
11/23/2016
The USS America (LHA 6) showcased the capabilities of a F-35 enabled strike force from a large deck amphibious ship.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged F-35, F-35 Lightning II, heavy strike force, Lightning Carrier Proof of Concept Demonstration, USS America
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