Operations, innovation and training: A discussion with the commander of CSG-4

Operations, innovation and training: A discussion with the commander of CSG-4
Operations, innovation and training: A discussion with the commander of CSG-4

Columnist Robbin Laird talks naval training with Rear Adm. Max “Pepper” McCoy, commander of Carrier Strike Group 4.

Fast Deployments Deter Better Than Bases: Stimson

Fast Deployments Deter Better Than Bases: Stimson
Fast Deployments Deter Better Than Bases: Stimson

The data show the deployment of an amphibious ready group was effective, as was the movement of an aircraft carrier strike group. Deploying ground forces and land-based air forces in significant numbers also were effective attention-getters.

Navy Must Boost Carrier Air Wings’ Range, Size & Lethality

Navy Must Boost Carrier Air Wings’ Range, Size & Lethality
Navy Must Boost Carrier Air Wings’ Range, Size & Lethality

Paris Air Show attendees take note. The Navy needs more new strike fighters to cope with falling readiness rates. Will they be Super Hornets, F-35s or Block III Super Hornets? What mix does the US Navy need as it grapples with boosting the size of the fleet to 355 ships? And what about the MQ-25…

Hawk Carlisle On The Way Ahead: DE, EW, Data

Hawk Carlisle On The Way Ahead: DE, EW, Data
Hawk Carlisle On The Way Ahead: DE, EW, Data

  Gen. Hawk Carlisle has been at the center of global allied operations for several years, first at Pacific Air Forces and now at Air Combat Command. Recently, we interviewed him at Langley AFB, home of Air Combat Command. During his watch, several new combat assets have come to play in Middle East operations. “Each of the…