OIF Drawdown/OEF Surge
The challenges are unique in military history. At the same time that U.S. forces are tasked with responsibly “drawing down” …
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A New Chapter for a Growing New Command
When the ground first shook beneath Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Jan. 12, 2010, it was to be one of the most …
U.S. Army solidifies UGV Commitment
Recent program responsibility ceremonies reinforce the U.S. Army’s continuing commitment to unmanned ground vehicle capabilities while laying the foundation for …
LCS Program Becomes a Tale of Two Seaframes
The recent LCS contract award means both the USS Freedom (LCS 1) and USS Independence (LCS 2) variants will continue …
National Centers of Expertise
On May 22, 2010, when the Coast Guard opened the doors of the new Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise …
John D. Gresham and Dwight Jon Zimmerman Interviewed on Fox About Their Book Uncommon Valor
Regular Faircount Media Group and Defense Media Network writers John D. Gresham and Dwight Jon Zimmerman were interviewed on Fox …
A Great Green Fleet Cruising on Alternative Fuels
In an era when energy security is a matter of national security, the U.S. military will be the ultimate “early …
Gulf War: Desert Shield Airlift Set Records
When Iraq’s Saddam Hussein launched an abrupt invasion of Kuwait on Aug. 2, 1990, the United States had no forces …
Intensive Operations, Intensive Management
The U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) has been a major subordinate command of the U.S. Army Materiel Command since …
Reshaping Coast Guard Acquisition and Contracting Capabilities
The U.S. Coast Guard has made great strides in recent years that have enabled it to successfully acquire and deliver …