Interview With Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, Deputy Commandant of the Marine Corps for Programs and Resources
Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler is deputy commandant for Programs and Resources, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, D.C. The son …
Military & Security News
“Theater Security Package” Bulks Up U.S. Air Power in Korea As Tensions Rise
Airmen from bases in the United States are bolstering U.S. visibility in South Korea at a time when tensions on …
U.S. Army 2012: Year in Review
As outlined in the February 2012 U.S. Army Posture Statement, over the nation’s past decade at war, the U.S. Army …
Global Trends 2030: Black Swans
What are Black Swans?
The term “Black Swan” has been part of the popular vernacular for a number of years, …
U.S. Navy Missile Defense: Responding to the Chinese Ballistic Missile Threat
As noted in earlier posts of this series on U.S. Navy missile defense, dealing with just the multi-headed hydra of …
STEM and the Army Corps of Engineers
In the United States, a challenge is under way to increase the number of students who focus on preparatory courses …
North Korea Invalidates Armistice
North Korea’s army announced on March 11 that the armistice that ended fighting on the Korean peninsula in 1953 is …
Interview With U.S. 3rd Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Gerald R. Beaman
Vice Adm. Gerald R. Beaman assumed command of the U.S. 3rd Fleet, headquartered in San Diego, Calif., in April 2011. …
SINKEX Live-fire Exercises Deliver Realistic Training
Conducting live-fire exercises using live ordnance and actual ships enhances realism and the effectiveness of training. Three decommissioned U.S. Navy …
MD Helicopters MD 540F Armed Helicopter Spotlighted at Heli-Expo 2013
Among the military platforms highlighted at this month’s “Heli-Expo 2013” was the MD 540F from MD Helicopters. Described by its …