Q&A: Talking Strategy

Aug. 31, 2023 | By Chris Gordon
Dr. Mara E. Karlin is acting deputy undersecretary of defense for policy, the Department of Defense’s No. 2 policy role. Karlin was one of the primary developers of the 2022 National Defense Strategy, which redefined China as the “pacing challenge” for the U.S. military. Karlin ...
The Outstanding Airman Program annually recognizes 12 enlisted members for superior leadership job performance, community involvement, and personal achievements.

WORLD: Technology

Aug. 31, 2023
WORLD-Technology: DAF gets new CIO, Venice Goodwine.

WORLD: Air

Aug. 31, 2023
WORLD-Air: KC-135 Recap Requirements; USAF wants to complete E-7 Fleet quickly.
The Air Force is using these exercises to drill Airmen in new operational concepts, such as agile combat employment, which emphasizes the ability to work from dispersed and sometimes austere locations.  

The China Threat 

Aug. 31, 2023
Broadly speaking, the PLA has been pursuing a modernization effort in what is known as the three “izations:” mechanization, informationization, and intelligentization.

WORLD: Readiness

July 28, 2023
World-Readiness: Mobility Guardian 2023; Cuts to F-15E Fleet; A Look at Classified Information Regulations.

WORLD: Space

July 28, 2023
World-Space: New Space Force Four-Stars; Counterspace weapons needed for Space Superiority.

WORLD: Personnel

July 28, 2023
World-Personnel: KC-135 Crew Chief Marshals his daughters first KC-135 takeoff; Changes to Special Duty Assignment Pay.

WORLD: Leadership

July 28, 2023
World-Leadership: CMSAF Bass Letter to Airmen on Standards; Key Insights from Gen. Charles Brown, the next CJCS.

Verbatim

July 28, 2023
A collection of quotes on airpower, spacepower, and national security issues.