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SHORT THOUGHTS ON LEADERSHIP, DECISION-MAKING, FLIGHT, AND OTHER TOPICS OF THE DAY
ARTICLES
Breaking the Stranglehold of Programs of Record
A different approach to a Hi-Lo Mix ...more
Airpower & DoD ,Defense
March 25, 2026•4 min read
NATO's Failure to Launch — And the Wake-Up Call Europe Needed
NATO has been a great success since its inception. But for a while now, it has needed an organizational facelift. Europe, long capable of leading, has needed to assume a greater leadership role in t... ...more
Airpower & DoD ,Defense
March 09, 2026•3 min read
Why Iran Matters, Part 1
A nuclear-equipped nation whose stated aim is the destruction of two other nation states is not an acceptable solution for anyone involved. ...more
Airpower & DoD ,Defense
March 09, 2026•5 min read
Air Force Readiness--Who's Job Is It Anyway?
The real breakdown of Air Force Sustainment issues are structural and leadership, not technical. This article breaks down the key elements that are in disfunction. ...more
Air Force Disruptive Change ,True Leadership &Airpower & DoD
February 13, 2026•2 min read
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
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