MAY 7, 2021 - The Marine Corps has been investing time, money and resources into modernizing the force to meet objectives outlined in the Commandant’s Planning Guidance, Force Design 2030 and the National Defense Strategy. Brig. Gen. A.J. Pasagian, commander of Marine Corps Systems Command, has stated that no investment is more important than those in support of the infantry … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2021
There Must Be Rules for How We Use Space
MAY 7, 2021 - With more nations using space for both commercial and defense purposes, there must be rules that allow everybody to operate safely — and to be able to identify what's going to be considered a threat, say defense leaders. "There are many benefits to having common guidelines for space operations," John D. Hill, who is performing the duties of the assistant … [Read more...]
Army Senior Leaders Seek Consistent Funding In New Budget
MAY 7, 2021 - The Army requires consistent, predictable and sustained funding for readiness and modernization efforts to ensure overmatch against a near-peer competitor, the acting Army secretary said during a budget hearing Wednesday. "The Army has taken manageable risks to deliver the speed and capability needed to match our adversaries, but unforecasted operations and … [Read more...]
Growing Threat From Nuclear-Armed China, Russia
MAY 7, 2021 - U.S. Strategic Command is responsible for America's nuclear deterrence, using nuclear weapons-capable submarines, intercontinental ballistic missiles and strategic bombers. The two peer nuclear-armed nations that have displayed aggressive behaviors are China and Russia. Navy Adm. Charles A. Richard, commander of Stratcom, spoke virtually today about the threat … [Read more...]
Guard Paints P-47 Scheme On Thunderbolt
MAY 6, 2021 - A heritage paint scheme on a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II from the Idaho Air National Guard was revealed this week at the National Guard paint facility in Sioux City, Iowa. The historical paint scheme was designed as a tribute to the Thunderbolt’s World War II predecessor. The design on the A-10 was conceived by the 124th Fighter Wing of the Idaho ANG in … [Read more...]