JANUARY 21, 2021 - The Army recently completed a new Arctic strategy that aims to protect assets in the region as it continues to recalibrate its forces around the world to deter near-peer adversaries. Chief of Staff Gen. James C. McConville said Tuesday the strategy mainly focuses on Alaska and could upgrade its two-star headquarters into an operational headquarters. Other … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2021
DoD Succession Plan Remains in Effect Until Senate Confirms Biden Nominees
JANUARY 21, 2021 - Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist has been sworn in as the acting defense secretary and will serve in the position until the Senate confirms the Biden administration's nominee for the position. The change in administrations will have a cascading effect within the Defense Department. At noon today, the resignations of Trump administration political … [Read more...]
Secretary Nominee Says Defense Resources Must Match Strategy
JANUARY 20, 2021 - Lloyd J. Austin III, President-elect Joe Biden's choice to be defense secretary, told the Senate Armed Services Committee today that Defense Department resources and strategy must match. "DOD needs resources to match strategy, a strategy matched to policy, and policy matched to the will of the American people," he said. The retired Army general also … [Read more...]
SMA Praises National Guard’s Work Ahead of Inauguration
JANUARY 20, 2021 - With the National Guard taking an increased role in security at the nation’s capital and near government buildings throughout the U.S. this week, the Army’s top enlisted leader lauded the efforts of Guard members during the U.S. Capitol protest earlier this month. Guardsmen backed federal and Washington, D.C., police officers as they attempted to quell the … [Read more...]
Air Force Unveils Next e-Plane
JANUARY 20, 2021 - In a follow-on to his Matrix-themed “There is No Spoon” treatise, Dr. William Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, released a sequel essay that establishes criteria for digitally-engineered programs, while revealing Next Generation Air Dominance has achieved e-Series status as the service’s next e-Plane. … [Read more...]