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SAMI at the Paris Air Show 2019: Highlighting an L3 Partnership

06/19/2019
Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) has come to its first major air show by having a chalet at the 2019 Paris Air Show. According to Arab News in an article published June 12, 2019: Saudi Arabia Military Industries (SAMI) will participate in the 53rd edition of the International Paris Air…

2nd MAW Works Low Altitude Air Defense

06/19/2019
U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion conduct their annual qualification training at Onslow Beach, North Carolina, May 21, 2019.  The live-fire training increases their capabilities in providing task organized, ground security force in defense of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force air sites, assets and installations when…

The US Logistics Systems: Are We Ready for Full-Spectrum Crisis Operations?

06/19/2019
By Robbin Laird Recently, the Williams Foundation held a seminar, which addressed the core question: how sustainable was the Australian Defence Force if it faced a major regional crisis? The challenge is rooted in part that the forces of the liberal democracies, which have participated in the Middle Eastern land…

The Return of Geography: The Central Role of Air-Seapower Integration for Post-Brexit Britain

06/17/2019
By Robbin Laird During my most recent visit to London, a senior defense official flat out stated: “With the return of geography, the focus needs to be clearly on our Northern and Southern Flanks, and this means the emphasis needs to be placed upon air-naval integration. "The Royal Navy and…

75th D-Day Ceremony for 358th Fighter Group

06/17/2019
Residents of Coigny, France and the surrounding area gather at the Chateau de Franquetot to remember the sacrifices made by the men of the 358th Fighter Group during WWII. The chateau was home to the "Orange Tails" and is where they conducted operations, attacking enemy marshaling yards, airfields, and communication…

Red Flag 19-2: 428th Fighter Squadron Maintainers

06/17/2019
The 428th Fighter Squadron from Mountain Home Air Force Base, traveled to Nellis Air Force Base in March for exercise Red Flag 19-2. NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NV,  03.18.2019 Video by Airman Nicholas Swift  366th Fighter Wing Public Affairs