Congratulations to our May Gunslinger of the Month....SrA Jaleel Thornton from the 39th IOS! One of our 1D7 Airmen, he filled the warehouse manager position for the squadron and ensured the timely upgrade of equipment for classrooms increasing overall student capacity by 25%. He also ensures the protection and functionality of 30 million dollars worth of equipment across multiple networks on a daily basis. We appreciate all you do, SrA Thornton, for the squadron and our Wing! 💥 Light 'em Up 💥
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American Observation Balloons during the Great War The US Army used telephones to connect artillery crews with observation balloon spotters during the Spanish-American War. The direct telephone line between artillery batteries and observation balloon crews was the best source of real-time information during the Great War as well. The AEF’s seventeen balloon companies used oblong Hydrogen French Caquot Type R kite balloons. These models came with fins for better stability than older spherical balloons. Observation balloons were located between one and two miles behind the front and flew up to four thousand feet in the air. The two-man crew could observer up to forty miles in a fully ascended balloon. Colonel Charles D. Chandler commanded the AEF’s Balloon Section. Over twenty observations balloons supported the AEF during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Logistical problems plagued Chandler’s balloon section. The observation balloon service only had 40 percent of the motor transport it required in November 1918. Without trucks, it was impossible to tow observation balloons to where they were needed along the front. #militaryhistory
1918: Lt Frank Luke (17th Aero Squadron) shot down his first balloon. When he died 17 days later, with 18 balloons and airplanes to his credit, he became the first Army aviator to receive the Medal of Honor. Lt Luke’s legacy resurfaced in the form of a call sign. During the recent shootdown of a rogue Chinese balloon, the inflight call signs used by the F-22 pilots were “Frank 01 & 02” and “Luke 01 & 02.”
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I'm reading this book, and I have some questions for a current or former military pilot. My impression of initial, advanced and continuous training for military pilots as it applies to achieving "expertise" as defined in the culture of military pilots... https://lnkd.in/gvbnpj6x
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Course Director, Airpower Strategy and Operations, Department of Airpower at USAF Air Command and Staff College
So many great statements from the Airpower course's air superiority panel that I'm not allowed to give credit where credit is due because of non-attribution but a few provocative statements... 1) Autonomy is not going to be the panacea we think it is going to be 2) Costs to sustain the fleet will determine the size of the fleet 3) We need to rethink centralized control so that lieutenant colonels are JFACCs 4) And something sure to stir up the Marines...does the Navy's army really need an Air Force? 5) Autonomous planes don't change the laws of physics (re size of aircraft, limits of some hoped-for cost savings, etc) 6) There are only two types of war theorists: Clausewitz and wrong 7) What is the USAF theory of victory? What should it be? 8) When you're a captain at the table and the only outlier you are probably wrong. When you're a colonel at the table and the only outlier you are probably right. 9) To get a new idea read an old book, both what worked and what didn't work 10) Being steeped in theory helps you criticize the emptiness of many buzzword concepts
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Heather Venable provides an interesting list of provocative air power statements. Whereas it’s understandably US-centric, it does speak to the same or similar issues faced by other Tier 1 airforces. What are your thoughts on the list? 🤓 Edward Stringer I’m sure you’ll have a view!
Course Director, Airpower Strategy and Operations, Department of Airpower at USAF Air Command and Staff College
So many great statements from the Airpower course's air superiority panel that I'm not allowed to give credit where credit is due because of non-attribution but a few provocative statements... 1) Autonomy is not going to be the panacea we think it is going to be 2) Costs to sustain the fleet will determine the size of the fleet 3) We need to rethink centralized control so that lieutenant colonels are JFACCs 4) And something sure to stir up the Marines...does the Navy's army really need an Air Force? 5) Autonomous planes don't change the laws of physics (re size of aircraft, limits of some hoped-for cost savings, etc) 6) There are only two types of war theorists: Clausewitz and wrong 7) What is the USAF theory of victory? What should it be? 8) When you're a captain at the table and the only outlier you are probably wrong. When you're a colonel at the table and the only outlier you are probably right. 9) To get a new idea read an old book, both what worked and what didn't work 10) Being steeped in theory helps you criticize the emptiness of many buzzword concepts
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Another great review of the MALM Commander Silver! Give this one a view and see the great things we are doing in the wide world of military watchmaking https://lnkd.in/e32yHzNh
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For decades, navies have crewed the ship ‘cos the ship fights (the people – apparently – didn’t, at least not in the use of the term 'fighting' as commonly understood in the profession of arms). According to RAdm Jude Terry, the Royal Navy has changed this: with People as a capability, the focus is on the crew rather than the ship. This reversal of priorities might just change the habit of cutting training budgets each year when money gets tight and ‘savings’ need to be found. But there is a lot behind this – it has to be more than just a strap line. Thanks to Talal Rajab, and the Omnia Team for making this series possible. Much more to come from commanders (at all levels - including some JNCOs), industry, academics, and commentators. We will be dropping new episodes every week for the next few weeks. Have a listen an d subscribe if you want to hear more about military training.
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Sun Tzu, author of "The Art Of War" said, "Structure follows Strategy". During WWI, Allied forces followed this concept well. As specific strategic objectives were identified, our infantry and mounted troop formations, along with others, were reorganised into new formations to help focus on those specific outcomes. Looking back from today, it all gets a bit confusing, so this timeline visual seeks to create a standardised layout that mywar.co.nz can use when tagging data sources. This establishes a set of reference data that then enables the stories of individuals to be told based on the activities of their units. It sounds so easy... This is the first of four visuals for Anzac Day 2024
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Geo-economics & Geopolitical Analyst, Founder & Editor : IndiaChronicle.IN , Columnist at Panchjanya.com, Trunicle.com, samvadaworld.com, Usapolitico.com
🪖 What's key challenge for Modi’s third term in defence field? A key challenge for Modi 3.0 will be sustaining the momentum of military modernization. Over the past years, the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force have seen upgrades, including: ▪️Navy’s first indigenous aircraft carrier; ▪️New destroyers and submarines; ▪️Advanced fighter jets for the Air Force. 🚀 India has also taken major steps towards self-reliance in weapons manufacturing.
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Whether you are a professional driver or not, you may have questions about proper safety protocol when you come across a military convoy on the road. This episode of Driving the Line seeks to provide some clarity, and features a conversation with a Chief Warrant Officer from the NE Army National Guard. Check it out! #MarshMMA #RoadSafety #Trucking
Driving the Line: Ep 38 | Red, White and Watch Out – Military Rigs on the Road
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