Why Aren’t We Bombing Kilauea?
Volcano
Christopher BuckleyHistoryComments are off for this post
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The 23d Bomb Squadron has a long and storied history marked by incredible achievements and amazing displays of airpower. It is one of the original Aero Squadrons, with more than a century of service. The squadron distinguished itself with valor and heroism throughout the Pacific theatre at legendary battles. They were at Guadalcanal, Leyte, Luzon, […]

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Reflections on Operation BURNT FROST
Nicole PetrucciHistory, StrategyComments are off for this post
Nicole Petrucci
Nicole Petrucci
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More than nine years since have passed since Operation BURNT FROST. I hadn’t thought about the event in a long time. While it was the highlight of my newly-minted weapons officer career at Cavalier AFS, ND, after it was over there was little more said about the event. However, the strategic implications from BURNT FROST […]

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Cheap Space Launch Optional: The Truth about Cheap Rockets for the USAF
Nicole PetrucciAcquisitions, HistoryComments are off for this post
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Nicole Petrucci
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In a recent article at DoD Buzz, Oriana Pawlyk asked: “Why Doesn’t the Air Force Use Cheap, Re-Usable Rockets?”[1] Air Power Strategy even re-tweeted her article because it is a spectacular question, one that requires more analysis. It is debatable whether cheap access to space is a good thing. After considering the history, budget, policy […]

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The Battle of Quality vs. Quantity
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Quality and Quantity are usually thought of together and generally regarding business. To be able to produce many of something at a high level of excellence is the strategic vision of a manufacturer. However, this battle is not without tradeoffs. The factor of time also influences the battle. Corners are cut to produce something on […]

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Evolutionary Revolutions
Christopher BuckleyDisruptive TechnologyComments are off for this post
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The Battle of Cambrai took place in 1917. Trench warfare, where victory was measured in thousands of lives and inches of mud, had gone on for three years. It was a world war of attrition, and it was all the world knew. Defenses were too good; there was no way to break through until the […]

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