2016-03-24 By Edward Timperlake and Robbin Laird An organization is known by the individuals that make it successful, and there is no more demanding organization than a Combat Fighter Squadron. To become a successful fighter pilot it all begins with their first tour Squadron experience in beginning their personal journey…
2016-03-25 By Robbin Laird The RAAF’s Williamtown Air Base is the home of key current combat assets, the historic home of several legacy air assets, and the future home of a major part of the F-35 capability. This was my third visit to the base, the first being to 2nd…
03/24/2016: Ships assigned to the Bonhomme Richard and Boxer Expeditionary Strike Groups along with the Republic of Korea Flotilla 5 transit in formation during a photo exercise commencing Exercise Ssang Yong 16. Credit: Operation AFN Daegu: 3/8/16
03/23/2016: A team of maintainers from 723 SQN have lent their support to the RAAF in recovering three AS350 Squirrel helicopters for the Australian Antarctic Division in Antarctica. Leading Seaman Jodie Khan, Petty Officer Mark Anderson and Leading Seaman Tim Graham were collected from HMAS Albatross in a RAAF C17 Globemaster,…
03/24/2016: With the Arctic opening, there is a growing need to be able to support military operations in the area as needed. This was a short field landing of less than 4,000 feet. The event marked the first time a C-17 has taken off from the airfield since its construction in…
2016-03-22 By Robbin Laird During the previous week, at the Air Power Conference and then at the Williams Seminar on new approaches to air-land integration, a key focus has been upon how to shape a more integrated and effective force structure for 21st century missions and operations. From the perspective…
2016-03-21 By Robbin Laird I had a chance to meet with students and to give a presentation at the Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies which is part of the Australian Defence College. I made a presentation last year to the Williams Foundation, and this discussion was a follow on to…
03/20/2015: Patriot unit at Osan Air Base rolls out during an Operational Readiness Exercise on 13 Feb 16. Credit:American Forces Network Pacific:2/13/16
