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Nice read (as expected). Great opening thought: While I remain a China hawk, I also believe in the "China will grow old before it grows rich" line of thinking, and keep all my ideas soaked in an understanding that in modern history no nation has seen the challenge of trying to modernize in the...

I was interested in this The Drive article for several reasons. First, at the time I was working on the INF & START treaties the folks in the cubicles right next to us were the "Open Skies" gang. Want to read up on a crazy treaty and treaty history? Check out Open Skies. Second, always...

If there is a story that is sure to attract the attention and vitriol of certain esteemed members of this forum, this just might be it. The total cost of the two Air Force One jets "delivered" is expected to be almost as much (according to these articles) as a Nimitz aircraft carrier! That's...

Not so long ago an esteemed member of this forum made the observation that POTUS was an idiot for pushing SPACECOM. Turns out there's now bi-partisan support for SPACECOM in Congress with more coming on-board in the wake of this: Link: "India Tests Anti-Satellite Weapon" Maybe not such an...

Nice post & worth the very few minutes it will take to read it. Posting also as I try to keep the CDR Salamander blog visible; great blog and entree into things naval/military.... Link: The Russian Navy: When Inertia Runs Out --- End of line (MCP)

As I've noted in previous posts one would never have known my political leanings while I served on active duty. One serves the Commander-in-Chief, not the "Commander-in-Chief I Happen to Like or Agree With." A number of times throughout my career I had to put halt to conversations that were...

If this is of interest I would encourage you to read the whole article. A riveting read (especially if you've lived some of this/something like this). Link: COLD WAR TARGETS: Disgraced U.S. Air Force officers were set up, newly uncovered Stasi documents reveal - - I had a professional...

Hi, all. Another long one. Nevertheless, I hope some find it interesting food for thought.... ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ So. Much is being made about Ambassador Ryan Crocker's comments regarding what is going on in Afghanistan. As the sides line up, folks...

Here's my nominee for "feel good story of the day." After Fearing No One Would Attend Texas Vet's Funeral, Huge Crowd Shows Up to Pay Their Respects The staff at a Texas veterans cemetery couldn't find any members of a US Air Force veteran's family to attend his burial, so they invited the...

Some poorly-organized thoughts regarding the saying that America loves a winner. I. Does America love a winner? Not sure that's true. Then again, it might be. Turns out it depends on how one defines "America" and how one defines "winning." That's pretty clear as it pertains to the current...

A wonderful video from Sig Sauer on equipping Tomb of The Unknowns' Old Guard sentries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB3WbQWVpY8 --- End of line (MCP)