Army Helos Jumping on and Off of Amphibious Ships

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04/15/2014
04/15/2014: These images show various US Army helos deployed to South Korea using amphibious ships as lily pads for going from shore to ship and back again.  They are not designed for ship operations; they are not “marinized” in any way.  And they are not compatible with shipboard systems of…

Defense Reform Revisited: The Case of Amphibious Ships

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01/17/2012
01/17/2011 by Vince Martinez Defense reform is both possible and necessary as the force is restructured.  Indeed, NOT doing so will lead to a hollow force. Now that the cards have been played relative to the defense budget cuts and service level downsizing, it is time for government and industry alike…