Gen. Norton Schwartz, Chief of Staff, on Monday issued the list of books that he recommends airmen read in 2009. “Continued education is a crucial part of being a professional warrior,” said Schwartz in a release Dec. 8. He continued, “The books we have selected for our 2009 reading list capture a rich history, both intense and compelling, that offer a perspective to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow.” Click here for the 12-book collection.
Secretary of Defense Austin Lloyd III met with his counterparts from Australia, Japan and the Philippines to discuss bolstering defense ties on May 2. The discussion included plans for joint F-35 exercises with Japan and Australia in the coming years.