MAY 27, 2021 - Since the end of World War II, there've been many other wars — but not another global war between great powers. The balance and stability that's existed for more than 75 years is now at risk and for recently-commissioned young officers out of the U.S. Air Force Academy, it'll be their job to maintain a now fragile world peace, the chairman of the joint chiefs of … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2021
Future of Warfare, Strategy Will Dictate Special Ops Action
MAY 27, 2021 - The future of warfare will dictate how special operations forces operate, Army Gen. Richard Clarke, the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, said Tuesday. Warfare "is going to be multi-domain, it's going to be partnered. And it's going to be contested in every step," he told the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference in Tampa. "Our goal is to … [Read more...]
U.S. and Russian Navies Hold Annual Consultations
MAY 26, 2021 - Delegations representing the U.S. and Russian Navies held the annual Prevention of Incidents On and Over the Waters Outside the Limits of the Territorial Sea (INCSEA) consultations on May 25, 2021, in Moscow. This annual event is a professional discussion reviewing the implementation of the agreement and reaffirming our enduring commitment to risk reduction … [Read more...]
Frank Kendall Considered For 26th Air Force Secretary
MAY 26, 2021 - Frank Kendall told the Senate Armed Services Committee May 25 that if he is confirmed as the 26th Secretary of the Air Force he will continue reshaping the Air and Space forces to confront near-peer adversaries such as China, nurture the Space Force’s successful evolution and ensure that Airmen, Guardians and their families are well served. “If confirmed, my … [Read more...]
Cutting Edge Parachute Technology Demonstration Wraps Up At Yuma
MAY 26, 2021 - U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is home to all manner of parachute testing, with spacious and instrumented ranges large enough to accommodate even the world’s largest cargo parachutes. The post has long been on the cutting edge of new airdrop capabilities, and recently wrapped up evaluations of a variety of cutting edge air delivery systems after three … [Read more...]