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From Afghanistan, to Bold Alligator 2012, to the Future: The USMC Re-shapes Its Capabilities

Posted on February 8, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
02/08/2012
Major General Davis, CG 2nd MAW, provides an overview of the role of USMC Aviation from Afghanistan through the re-set of maneuver warfare from the sea being exercised in Bold Alligator 2012.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged 2nd MAW, Afghanistan, General "Dog" Davis, Second Marine Air Wing, USMC

Off Probation and Into the USMC Inventory: F-35Bs at Eglin

Posted on January 22, 2012 | by SysAdmin
01/22/2012
Slideshow showing a glimpse of the arrival of the new F-35 aircraft to Eglin AFB.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs | Tagged BF-6, BF-7, BF-8, Col. Tomassetti, eglin afb, F-35, USMC

Planning for Bold Alligator 2012

Posted on January 19, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/19/2012
An overview on the upcoming Bold Alligator 2012 exercise is provided by core planners for the exercise.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New | Tagged 2nd Fleet, Bold Alligator 2012, US Marine Corps Forces Command, USMC, USN

2012: Swans Take Flight

Posted on January 15, 2012 | by SysAdmin
01/15/2012
A look at gray and other swans hovering for 2012
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Uncategorized, What's New | Tagged Black Swans, Gray Swans, US forces, USAF, USMC, USN

Bold Alligator 2012: The USN-USMC Team Shapes the Future (Updated)

Posted on January 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/13/2012
The Second Line of Defense team recently visited the USN-USMC team planning for Bold Alligator 2012 which is kicked off later this month. More to come.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged amphibious exercise, Bold Alligator 2012, Bold Alligator exercise, USMC, USN

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

Pacific Strategy XIII: Re-Working South Korean Defense

Posted on October 27, 2011 | by SysAdmin
10/27/2011
10/27/2011 -By inserting F-35As, one could start to meet the Sec Def pledge on South Korean defense and re-enforce the defense of Japan.
Posted in RESOURCES, What's New | Tagged F-35As, Japan, South Korea, US Army, USAF, USMC

Pacific Strategy XIV: Battle of the Bulge-in a Pacific Campaign

Posted on October 27, 2011 | by SysAdmin
10/27/2011
10/27/2011 - An additional example of how a new look Pacific strategy can allow the US to rethink how best to succeed in difficult circumstances
Posted in RESOURCES, What's New | Tagged PRC, Taiwan, Taiwan Straits, USMC, USN
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