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The Change of Command at VMX-22: General “Dog” Davis Highlights The Unit’s Key Role in Innovation

Posted on June 28, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/28/2014
The Deputy Commandant of Aviation in this video discusses the importance of VMX-22 and its role for the MAGTF.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Admiral Manazir on the Impact of Global Partnerships for Deterrence in Depth

Posted on June 27, 2014 | by SysAdmin
06/27/2014
According to Rear Admiral Manazir, in the tense settings of the future, the partnerships with allied navies will be force multipliers.
Posted in The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

An Update from Iraq: Late June 2014

Posted on June 24, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/24/2014
An update from an American in Iraq. Whatever the spin, the impact of Iraq events directly impacts those who worked with the US in shaping a new Iraqi regime and will be read that way in the region.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

MAWTS and VMFA 121 Prepare the Marines for the Entry of the F-35B

Posted on June 23, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/23/2014
MAWTS is working with the USMC's first operational F-35 squadron to prepare for tactics and training.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Russian Arms Sales To Pakistan: A Strategic Realignment in the Making?

Posted on June 23, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/23/2014
Is the move by Russia to end its embargo on arms sales to Pakistan part of an even broader geopolitical realignment?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

An Update on Russian Training for the Russian Mistral in France: Teaching the Bear to Be a Better Gator

Posted on June 23, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/23/2014
The moment has now come upon the French to train Russian sailors on French soil.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Ready on Arrival: The USS Bush CBG and Iraq

Posted on June 22, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/22/2014
Ed Timperlake focuses on the potential contribution of the USS Bush and its strike force to the Iraq crisis. Influencing events through familiarity with friends and foes on the ground is a key aspect of an on station manned air force coming off of the carrier.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

A Crucial Research Agenda: How Do Adversaries View US Use of Military Power?

Posted on June 22, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/22/2014
How do US adversaries and allies anticipate in today's world how the US will use its military power?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New
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