Air Force civil engineers that form the highly effective mobile RED HORSE units operating throughout Southwest Asia would not be able to complete their tasks without their logistical hub, reports SrA. Erik Hofmeyer in the Desert Eagle. The 1st Expeditionary RED HORSE Group supplies all the forward teams, providing management and maintenance of more that 75 different types of vehicles used for transportation and heavy construction and collect and ship all equipment and supplies to teams in the field currently working 151 projects.
While the Pentagon has signaled its intent to scale technology, field new systems faster, and work more with nontraditional vendors, a new report identifies persistent manufacturing capacity, resourcing, workforce, and modernization challenges that could hinder its ability to deliver on those goals.