2013-05-10 In an important policy statement, which seems to have moved rapidly off of the screen, Secretary of Defense Hagel re-enforced, in very specific ways, the U.S. support of Japan in the confrontation with China over disputed islands and in regard to the defense of Japan against North Korea. There…
2013-05-10 At the heart of the Australian strategic future is how to deal with China as an economic and military power? Clearly, the relationship with the United States is a key part of shaping a set of answers. But much will depend as well upon how the Chinese play out the…
2013-05-09 During the combined arms live fire exercise, Marines and soldiers from both the Royal Thai Armed Forces and the U.S. military seized a simulated objective. The live-fire exercise was conducted at Ban Dan Lan Hoi, Sukhothai province. The ground forces moved forward and seized an objective, completing the demonstration.…
2013-05-08 In a wrap-up interview with regard to Bold Alligator 2013, Rear Admiral Phillips, the 2nd ESG Commander, and Brigadier General Love, the 2nd MEB Commander, described the nature and impact of the USN-USMC and Coalition approach to shaping more effective and flexible sea base capabilities. According to one source:…
2013-05-08 Elizabeth City, North Carolina, is the key focal point for USCG aviation. Here maintenance and training of the fleet is crucial for USCG operations worldwide. A key element of the operation is the Aviation Technical Training Center (ATTC).. We visited the ATTC in 2010 and our full report can…
05/08/2013: The 1st Battalion, 229th Attack Reconnaissance Squadron of the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade at Joint Base Lewis-McChord unveils their AH-64E Apache helicopter. The "Echo" model of the Apache is an upgrade from the "Delta" model with more power, and better lift. JBLM will have twenty-four AH-64E Apache's by late…
2013-05-08 by John Mearsheimer It is a great pleasure and an honor to be here today at the Army War College as the keynote speaker for the 24th Strategy Conference. I would like to thank General Cucolo for his kind introduction and for inviting me to speak. I would also…
2013-05-07 by Richard Weitz I had the opportunity to attend the U.S. Army War College XXIV Annual Strategy Conference in April 2013. This focus was on "The Future of American Landpower," in light of the evolving U.S. national security strategy and the future international security environment. The Annual Strategy Conference…
