Some military logic to Stacie Pettyjohn's assessment. However, as a 20+yr resident of the 1st Island Chain, I assess that if the US is going to 'strengthen commitment' by retreating to the 2nd or beyond, it needs to clearly explain to multiple audiences. That didn't happen.

No. The RAAF needs flying boats.

Am I right Charlie B?

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Not sure it's the best thing the USAF could do, but still seems pretty dumb.

That song starts when I turn on my car because it is on the mini-disc that I typically leave in the deck.

Would India agree to a Quad Standing Force? Don't think so. If it did, would all 4 members have equal veto on ops? If so, we achieve the efficiencies of unified command w/ the possibility of no ops to command. Roughhead can answer, but isn't being asked.
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Tomorrow @YCAPS and Center for International Maritime Security will team up so Blake Herzinger & Jimmy Drenna can argue for a more holistic maritime strategy. As moderator, my job will be to make them fight as much as possible.

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I couldn't have been less interested in the Black Adam movie until I saw a poster revealing it involves Hawkman. The only live-action film I've seen with Hawkman is the best movie EVER made.

I keep seeing a 7th Fleet Sailor chilling after a beach cleanup community relations project organized by the base chaplain. But, it's advertising?

Don't miss the inaugural event of our Europe-Asia Webinar Series hosted next month with ISDP SCSA-IPA on the 20th National Congress and what it means for Europe.

Details & registration: ycaps.org/europe-asia--2…

Provided some comments on regional maritime security cooperation to GovInsider.

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With the contest over Pedra Branca growing more intense, one claimant seeks inter-galactic partners.

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Happy to find my comments alongside those of my former boss (a man who is still the boss!), Chris Johnstone

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The Royal Canadian Air Force will soon be back at work, based in Japan to patrol over the East China Sea in support of UN sanctions against North Korea...

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Not the first time the Philippines has provided connective tissue for new angles of cooperation with and between US allies. Salamat!