2-SECOND BURSTS
SHORT THOUGHTS ON LEADERSHIP, DECISION-MAKING, FLIGHT, AND OTHER TOPICS OF THE DAY
ARTICLES
Executive Order 14265--Trump's Big Attempt to Reform Defense Acquisition
President Trump signed Executive Order 14265 with the intent to change the face of military procurement. It contains some major directional changes. Time will tell as to whether or not they work. ...more
Airpower & DoD ,Defense
October 15, 2025•6 min read
Supply Chain Woes
One example of the failures of a consolidated supply chain that cuts the end user out of the decision process. ...more
Airpower & DoD ,Defense
October 15, 2025•3 min read
DoD Requirements Are Broken
The DoD requirements process ensures that we will never catch up with China's (or any adversary's modernization) as we recapitalize old equipment and field new tech. It is broken. ...more
Airpower & DoD ,Defense
August 04, 2025•3 min read
The CAS Mindset--Find a Way to Win
Know the enemy, know your role, don't miss ...more
Leadership & Excellence ,Airpower & DoD &Defense
May 12, 2025•3 min read
Modernizing Backwards
The structure of the DoD's Acquisition system inhibits their ability to modernize in a timeline that matters. The warfighter suffers. ...more
Airpower & DoD ,Defense
March 27, 2025•4 min read
Facing China--The Tyranny of Distance, Numbers and Logistics
This article focuses on the magnitude of the area surrounding China and the logistical challenge it presents to fight in that environment. ...more
Force Planning For The Most Dangerous Course of Action ,Defense
November 16, 2024•6 min read
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