Though it isn’t Thursday when we normally endeavor to post these updates (so sue us – ed.) it would appear that while we in the West are enjoying a typical holiday lull, those elsewhere, and in particular, in Russia are doing anything but. Item: Iran says Russia to supply new air defence system. TEHRAN (AFP)…
Mike (No Angst Zone) remains solidly stuck in EMCON courtesy Blogger and as such, has alternate posting privileges over here in the interim. His latest submission is provided below and is the story of renowned ace, George Preddy. – SJS "I’m sure as hell not a killer, but combat flying is like a game,…
Greetings come today from our guest correspondent, Southern Air Pirate who is overseas with the Truman CSG which finds itself inport, Dubai, for the holiday. As one who seemed to have consistently drawn the Christmas deployment card whilst on sea duty, herr Scribe can well relate to the ‘joys’ of a Christmas spent on the…
Here is my wish for you and your loved ones – for a warm, Spirit-filled Christmastide; prayerful for our countrymen who go in harm’s way and for wisdom on the part of our leaders in their decisions. Hope for the year to come — hope for peace, salvation for the lost and safety and prosperity…
Mike (No Angst Zone) continues to have connectivity problems so we’re continuing in the Joint spirit to host his posts over here. – SJS I’ve talked before over at my place on a few occasions about the USAF’s message or lack thereof. Thus far it has ranged from moderately inspiring with tasteless and bland music to…
First the official press release: President Bush Approves Significant Reduction in Nuclear Weapons Stockpile President has approved a significant reduction in the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile to take effect by the end of 2007. The President’s decision, made on the recommendation of Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman with the…
JDS Kongo arrives in Pearl Harbor for JFTM-01 Deterrence. Deterring aggression must be viewed in global, regional, and transnational terms via conventional, unconventional, and nuclear means. Effective Theater Security Cooperation activities are a form of extended deterrence, creating security and removing conditions for conflict. Maritime ballistic missile defense will enhance deterrence by…
Part I Part II Here was a case where McNamara, I think, expected me to keep the admirals in line. The more I looked into it, the more I became convinced that the matter had reached such an emotional state that even if the F-111B, the Navy version, turned out to be an excellent airplane,…
Found this gem whilst out doing some scouting: The French Aéronavale will embark for the first time on an American aircraft carrier. Without a second aircraft carrier, while Charles stopped for maintenance for eighteen months, pilots of Rafale and Hawkeye are going to train in July 2008 aboard the USS Roosevelt off Norfolk, in the…
Not to worry — Flightdeck Friday will be up, just a wee bit later than normal (like maybe this weekend?) whilst yon not-so-patient scribe wrestles with yet another undocumented feature from the seventh circle of hades, otherwise known as Micro$oft and their late$t flaming dart inflicted on the masses – Vi$ta. We are so looking…
