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The Great Debate Civil Wars And Syria: Lessons From History By Michael O’Hanlon and Sean Zeigler

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Posted on May 23, 2013 by jstfly21
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DeM Banter: Once again… history is indeed a great teacher. Reuters.com May 22, 2013 Most of the international debate about Syria policy focuses on how to remove President Bashar al-Assad from power. Options for NATO states and key Arab League … Continue reading →

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Debate Aside, Drone Strikes Drop Sharply By Scott Shane

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Posted on May 22, 2013 by jstfly21
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DeM Banter: But… the genie has already left the building with no leash… so getting it back in the bottle–especially now that Russia, China, and Iran have their own systems. The next 5-10 years should be interesting. New York Times … Continue reading →

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Taking Homeland Missile Defense Seriously By Rep. Mike Turner

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Posted on May 21, 2013 by jstfly21
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DeM Banter: With the new “austerity” strategy there will be a need to invest somewhere. Where do we see the best dollar saved and dollar spent is still a discussion I have yet to hear. Quantum Look if executed could … Continue reading →

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Refueling Operations In Mali Pass 200 Missions Over 4-Month Span by Brian Everstine

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Posted on May 20, 2013 by jstfly21
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DeM Banter: the Legacy Continues! Long fly the Bloody Hundredth… Proud of you all. Air Force Times May 27, 2013 Pg. 5 It may not have the level of attention of operations in Afghanistan, but Air Force refueling operations just … Continue reading →

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DoD Examines 3 Budget-Cut Scenarios By MARCUS WEISGERBER and VAGO MURADIAN

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Posted on May 19, 2013 by jstfly21
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DeM Banter: it’s all about choices… I just hope we are realistic about the outcomes… View Original Think Tanks Conducting Shadow Review WASHINGTON — Senior US Defense Department officials are expected to present three budget-cutting scenarios to the defense secretary … Continue reading →

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Breaking The Kill Chain By Adm. Jonathan Greenert and Gen. Mark Welsh

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Posted on May 17, 2013 by jstfly21
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DeM Banter: Important piece here from the CNO and CSAF… not sure I see anything totally new or different, but it is good to read a piece that is focused on something bigger that what is going on in DC. … Continue reading →

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CONGRESS TARGETS MILITARY JUSTICE By Charles G. Kels

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Posted on May 14, 2013 by jstfly21
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DeM Banter:  This will be interesting to watch.  Funny how when a civilian court does not convict it is okay, but if the military finds someone innocent… it is different.  I have no clue as to the cases below, but … Continue reading →

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Making Smarter Defense Cuts By Michael O’Hanlon

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Posted on May 13, 2013 by jstfly21
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DeM Banter: O’Hanlon is a big thinker…for sure. Not all the proposals below are perfect…but is there any perfection in these cuts…the point is: something must be done, the current trajectory is not sustainable. As a mobility type… I am … Continue reading →

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Army general: We need to figure out who we are and what we Americans really want: By Brig. Gen. Kim Field

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Posted on May 8, 2013 by jstfly21
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DeM Banter:  an article passed to me by a friend…I think we both liked the article initially, but the more I read it, the more I have to ask… and?…. What are we going to do about it?  I guess…. … Continue reading →

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Air Force Sidelines 17 ICBM Officers By Robert Burns

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Posted on May 8, 2013 by jstfly21
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DeM Banter: so many issues with this and when combined with several other issues hitting the press as of late…now blend in the sequester…wow…we get to some hard hitting strategic problems quickly. Yahoo.com May 8, 2013 AP Exclusive Associated Press … Continue reading →

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