SOUTHCOM Today
Introduction
For much of American history, Latin America and the Caribbean were seen as areas to be overseen and protected. …
U.S. Army
The U.S. Rebalance to the Asia-Pacific Region: China – The “Other” Major Pacific Power
Volumes have been written about the rise of China, and we won’t even begin to attempt to replicate the scholarly …
U.S. Army Convoy Goes Autonomous
The very idea of an autonomous vehicle used to seem like something out of a science fiction movie. That idea …
“Battle of the Stars:” The American 4-Star/British 5-Star Command Quandary
Gen. Sir Alan Brooke, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, began his Jan. 1, 1944, diary entry with the sentence, …
VA Research: Prosthetics
If you missed last spring’s news from the VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Providence, R.I., don’t feel bad. Lots of …
The U.S. Rebalance to the Asia-Pacific Region: The 100,000-foot View
The second decade of the 21st century ushered in a strategic shift for the United States. President Obama’s remarks to …
Pfc. Leo J. Powers – Unlikely Medal of Honor Recipient During Battle of Monte Cassino
A nearly 35-year-old U.S. Army private with severe foot problems, who was originally classified as not fit for combat, makes …
SOUTHCOM History
Beginnings
For centuries, strategists and merchants in America, Great Britain, and elsewhere had dreamed of a canal joining the Atlantic …
Despite Delays The M/V Cape Ray Sails for Syria
The test to see whether months of preparation for the destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons will pay off is fast …
Interview With Dr. Joel Kupersmith
Dr. Joel Kupersmith is the former Chief Research and Development Officer (CRADO) for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), U.S. Department …