By Robbin Laird I have met a wide range of people throughout my travels during my lifetime and have learned a great deal from individuals in politics, academia, the military, governments, and journalism. And through my friendship with Ed Timperlake, I have certainly met folks I would not have otherwise…
U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II jets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, land in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 in Norway, Feb. 16, 2024. Exercise Nordic Response, formerly known as Cold Response, is a NATO training event conducted every two years to promote…
By Pierre Tran Paris - A detailed book on the European Union response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and a thoughtful research note from a European think tank point up a perceived need to boost European defense cooperation and military capability, as the U.S. prepares for a presidential election in…
Coast Guard Cutter Healy is the Coast Guard's largest vessel and one of only two U.S. icebreakers able to operate in the frigid polar regions. As these areas change the Coast Guard is adapting to continue to ensure safety, security and stewardship in the polar regions. 03.29.2024 Video by Petty…
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 27, 2024) MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the “Blue Knights” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (REIN), perform operations on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is underway conducting routine operations. 03.27.2024 Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sydney Milligan…
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 perform aerial gunnery off the coast of North Carolina, March 26, 2024. HMLA-167 conducted precision-guided munitions delivery to familiarize designated pilots and ordnance personnel with proper procedures for firing and handling multiple ordnance types. The live-fire training allowed HMLA-167 to…
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, land an MV-22B Osprey on the flight deck of HMAS Adelaide (LO1) as part of deck landing qualifications during a Wet and Dry Exercise Rehearsal, in the Arafura Sea, June 4, 2024. Marines and Sailors…
By Air Vice-Marshal John Blackburn AO (Retd) and Group Captain Anne Borzycki (Retd) Australia has a lengthy history of seeking protection from great and powerful western saviours due to a long-held fear of invasion from "the north." Stunned by the withdrawal of British Forces following the surrender of Singapore in…
