Category Archives: Korea

China’s Strategic PLAN

Posted on September 5, 2017 by

The PLA Navy continues to execute its strategy of envelopment that began decades ago. Having used diplomacy and economy to find allies and bases that hem America in, now they are adding muscle. These advances are the bigger reason for forcing … Continue reading →

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Diplomacy Round Up

Posted on August 16, 2017 by

Around the world of diplomacy, some good news! From America’s most effective diplomats, after Redlegs, a dash of awesome: “‘No Second Guesses:’ Selfridge Pilots Share Story of Emergency Landing” There’s an old saying in the Air Force: Any landing you … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Force, Aviation, China, Diplomacy, Korea | Tagged | 1 Comment

Ignoring Relevant Information

Posted on August 14, 2017 by

Austin Bay offers this opinion on the current application of American power against Kim Jong-Un. Did you see or read any of these news stories referenced in the opinion? Or, was your newsfeed caught up in the cluck-fest of Diplomat … Continue reading →

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Hawaii Under the Gun?

Posted on April 27, 2017 by

Yes. Alaska too, I believe. Stand by for high winds and heavy seas. I certainly hope this does not go catastrophic, but I earnestly hope and desire that this country and her allies can de-fang the rogue state of North Korea. … Continue reading →

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From Europe to Asia

Posted on January 25, 2017 by

After you’ve read Lt. Col. P’s post on the future of warfare in Europe, consider these opinions concerning future warfare in the Pacific – sure to drive the isolationists crazy! 355-ship Navy Days of N. Korea’s Kim are Numbered: Defector North … Continue reading →

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Adversaries and Allies

Posted on October 12, 2016 by

Questions for the audience: How do you think we are doing at a) deterring adversaries, and b) reassuring allies? Can we back up our obligations? Do our enemies, actual and potential, have cause to fear our actions and reactions? Is … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Friends & Allies, Iran, Korea, Readiness, Russia, Strategy | 1 Comment

Soldier’s Soldier to be Named Honorary Sergeant Major of the Army

Posted on September 26, 2016 by

I saw this today and was in tears of awe.  Lieutenant General David Grange Jr. to be name this years Honorary Sergeant Major of the Army.  General Grange commanded the 2nd Infantry Division when I was a Lieutenant.  He was … Continue reading →

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