Commemoration of the Second Battle of Fallujah, Operation AL FAJR
11/08/2014
Urban close air support successfully employed in Fallujah highlights the capability of Marine Corps-style C2 of aviation.
VMX-22 Aboard USS AMERICA: An Interview with the CO of VMX-22
11/08/2014
In this interview with the CO of VMX-22, he discusses his experience aboard the USS America.
Australia and F-35Bs: Examining an Option for the Australian Defense Force
11/08/2014
The Aussies are considering an F-35B option for their Army/Navy LHDs. When a country has joined the F-35 global enterprise, whatever variant they start with they can clearly mix and match going forward. The F-35B added to the fleet would provide an additional tool in the toolbox enabling insertion forces..
Italy and the F-35: A New Report by the Centro Studi Internazionali
11/07/2014
Recently, the Rome based think tank, Centro Studi Internazionali, published their look at Italy and the F-35 program.
Honoring the Men Who Fought at Dong Ha: A Good Way to Celebrate the USMC Birthday
11/07/2014
Failure to win the battle of Dai Do was not an option. The entire war effort was in jeopardy of being compromised if Dong Ha fell and would result in a major strategic and political victory for the NVA.
Training for Electronic Warfare: Shaping a Combined Arms Approach
11/06/2014
EW is an undervalued capability until you actually fight. Nobody really cares about electronic warfare until the shooting starts; and then you cannot get enough of it.
Strike Integration at Fallon: Preparing for Today and Positioning for the Future
11/06/2014
Training must focus on fighting with the force you have, but this force evolves over time and one needs to be prepared to incorporate joint capabilities and new capabilities coming the USN and USMC as well. Combat is a complex environment that does not suffer fools.
Crafting 21st Century Integrated Air-Enabled Combat Capability: The MADL Contribution
11/04/2014
This article looks at the role of the MADL system for the F-35 fleet and beyond.