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The AI controled sensors and nav systems. Eventually it will replace pilots or make pilots ride in the cockpit while the AI flies the plane. https://www.stripes.com/news/us/in-a-first-air-force-uses-artificial-intelligence-aboard-military-jet-1.655625

Space Force expansion to triple its size. https://www.stripes.com/news/us/space-force-plans-to-nearly-triple-in-size-in-second-year-could-accept-army-navy-transfers-1.655445

Been gone for the weekend to sunny Arizona been unplugged and enjoyed the tack of the conversation. The US Army used to be acle to offer commissions to Warrants. During Vietnam it was a jump to Captain. After the war most were seperated via Reduction In Force because most lacked a college...

You could adopt the US Warrant Officer flight program which takes qualified enlisted soldiers and turns them into officers. During Vietnam the demand was high for chopper pilots. It would still take a year for the finished product to get his wings and in combat. But faster than waiting for ROTC...

https://www.stripes.com/news/us/space-force-troops-get-lapel-pin-and-badge-to-wear-on-their-air-force-uniforms-for-now-1.655310

The squad over time has been adjusted to the threat. Since Vietnam we have seen the squad size reduced from 11-12 to 8-9. The theory being that a squad is more combat effective with large squads. Now the determining factor is the capacity of vehicle they ride in. In Vietnam it was the ability of...

Pilot shortages might accelerate pilotless fighters.

Very sad. I enjoyed his novels.

Sounds like she has checked all the right boxes and short of running aground she should be a Rear Admiral in a year or two. 8) https://www.stripes.com/news/navy/for-first-time-the-navy-has-recommended-a-woman-to-command-an-aircraft-carrier-1.654648

CID were short handed and inexperienced. https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2020/12/09/fort-hood-report-highlights-army-cids-failings-there-and-possibly-elsewhere/ An independent committee of five civilians found that the more than 40 Army CID agents charged with investigating felony...

That a 59 year old could get through Basic is a testament to the man's fitness and drive. Not many his age could have done it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSpehYYloFs

The Sec Army has fired 14 leaders at Hood including a MG. https://www.stripes.com/news/us/army-fires-several-fort-hood-leaders-including-a-two-star-following-probe-triggered-by-several-deaths-at-the-base-1.654609

I had my doubts, but BG Yeager has gone to his eternal rest at 97. RIP https://www.cnet.com/news/famed-pilot-chuck-yeager-dies-at-age-97/

I cant help thinking something more sinister at work than command climate. The recent deaths at Ft bragg are similar to my untrained eye. This aint the final chapter IMO...

The F15 is a great fighter but an even better frontline fighter-bomber. The EX version modernizes the fleet maybe generation or two. https://www.military.com/equipment/military-aircraft/everything-you-need-know-about-air-forces-new-f-15ex.html Ran across a new blog called sandboxx.us ...

A solid choice by our incoming President. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/biden-picks-retired-general-lloyd-austin-to-run-pentagon

Protected 150 US and allied troops during a gunfight in Afghanistan. https://www.stripes.com/airman-to-receive-second-highest-military-medal-for-heroism-in-afghanistan-1.654351 KABUL, Afghanistan — A special tactics airman will receive one of the nation’s highest military medals for risking...

Will the F23 be the follow on to its flyoff rival the F22 ? Rather than trying to build more F22's the YF-23 might be the better alternative. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=f22+vs+f23&docid=607997765561485645&mid=696190B247BCEA12AD88696190B247BCEA12AD88&view=detail&FORM=VIRE

Thanks for the tip about Grenadier Cafe next time I am In TO. ;D

The Lynx was in service until the 90's then were replaced by the Coyote in 93. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynx_reconnaissance_vehicle#/media/File:Lynx-Bovington.jpg