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Osprey

The Impact of the Osprey on the Expeditionary Strike Group: “There is a Tsunami of Change Coming”

Posted on April 2, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/02/2012
The experience of the Osprey in 2011 and 2012 suggest there is a "tsunami of change coming" to the fleet.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged 2nd MAW, Bold Alligator 2012, MV-22, Osprey, V-22

The Right Force in the Right Place at the Right Time: Getting C2 Right

Posted on March 31, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/31/2012
Col. Iiams explains from his wide-ranging experience the key role of C2 in getting the right force, in the right place at the right time.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Bold Alligator 2012, F-35, Javelin Thrust, Osprey, SWAN, V-22

Expanding the Toolset: Looking Forward From Bold Alligator 2012

Posted on March 26, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/26/2012
The Bold Alligator Exercise underscored the opportunity to expand the toolsets available to the operational forces.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Bold Alligator 2012, F-35B, Osprey, V-22

Augmenting the Seabase: 21st Century Efficiencies

Posted on December 9, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
12/09/2011
In an age of diminishing physical assets – in this case ships – getting more punch for the buck is a key consideration.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Carrier, F-35B, Gator Navy, LHD, LPD, Osprey, USMC, USN, uss wasp

Shaping a Pacific Strategy IV

Posted on October 11, 2011 | by SysAdmin
10/11/2011
10/11/2011 - The approach we are building is from the ground up – quite literally. The US to protect its economic interests and sovereignty needs to deploy forward throughout the Pacific.
Posted in RESOURCES, What's New | Tagged Amphibious Ready Group, F-35, LCS, Osprey, Pacific, USAF, USMC, USN, V-22

The Role of the Osprey in Operation Odyssey Dawn

Posted on September 22, 2011 | by SysAdmin
09/22/2011
09/22/2011 - Lt. Col. Boniface who was the XO for the Aviation Combat Element (ACE) for the 26th MEU discusses the operation in Libya.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Amphibious Ready Group, Libya, Lt. Col. Boniface, Operation Odyssey Dawn, Osprey, USMC, V-22

Another Happy Commuter

Posted on September 12, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
09/12/2011
09/12/2011 In this photo, the Sec Def shows his joy at being an Osprey commuter.
Posted in Con Ops, HOME, In Briefs | Tagged Osprey, Panetta, Sec Def, USMC

The TRAP Mission Over Libya: Highlighting a Strategic Opportunity

Posted on August 17, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
08/17/2011
08/17/2011 The recent TRAP mission in Libya highlights a Combat Search and Rescue Opportunity.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged F-35B, Harrier, Libya, Osprey, TRAP Mission, USMC
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