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Admiral Shannon Discusses the Evolving Roles of the Military Sealift Command

Posted on July 9, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
07/09/2014
Rear Admiral T.K Shannon, discusses the growing role of MSC in supporting the USN-USMC team with limited assets One way is to work with allies in shaping a two-way support relationship..
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New

Turmoil in the Middle East: Western Engagement?

Posted on July 8, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
07/08/2014
With events moving so quickly and unpredictably on the ground, neither time, nor history, is on the US side this time around. One thing is certain: The US and the West desperately needs a strategy and it needs one quickly.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Looking Back and Looking Forward: The Commanding General of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Underscores the Challenges of Innovation

Posted on July 8, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
07/08/2014
In this interview with Major General Hedelund, the Commanding General of Second USMC Aircraft Wing, discusses innovation.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Looking Back and Looking Forward with the Leadership of VMX-22 (Updated)

Posted on July 8, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
07/08/2014
In this interview with the outgoing and incoming Commanding Officers of VMX-22, the recent achievements as well as the way forward for the squadron are discussed by the two Marine Colonels.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

An Update on the A400M, June 2014: Turning Promise Into Reality

Posted on July 7, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
07/07/2014
The A400M is now in service, and its in service experience will now inform the further development of the aircraft.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New

The Coming of the F-35 and the Dynamics of Change in Air Force C2 Systems

Posted on July 7, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
07/07/2014
"We clearly do not want to operate fifth generation aircraft with a third generation command and control system."
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Indian Navy Acquires More Harpoon Missiles from the United States

Posted on July 6, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
07/06/2014
India is acquiring additional Harpoons for its naval platforms.
Posted in Market Opportunities, What's New

Shaping a 21st Century Presence and Assault Force: Visiting the USS America, Military Sealift Command and Second Marine Air Wing

Posted on July 6, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
07/06/2014
Second Marine Air Wing, the USS America and the Military Sealift Command are all part of an innovation cycle.. And this innovation cycle is reshaping the amphibious task force.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New
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