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American military to have additional access in the Philippines

| March 22, 2023 | 10 Comments
American military to have additional access in the Philippines

In addition to the four military bases that the US was granted access to, the Philippine government is looking at providing access to additional sites. The Philippines has not named these sites yet. However, there is a possibility that the US had requested locations in Isabela, Zambales, Cagayan, and Palawan. Many local governments appear to […]

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Okinawa governor wants SOFA amended to give Japan the lead to investigate and prosecute

| March 9, 2023 | 37 Comments
Okinawa governor wants SOFA amended to give Japan the lead to investigate and prosecute

Ridge Alkonis, Navy Lieutenant, was sentenced to three years in in a Japanese prison for manslaughter. After returning with his family from Mount Fuji, he lost control of his vehicle and hit pedestrians. Two Japanese citizens died as a result of the collision. The U.S. tried to get him to be released to serve the […]

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Navy lays out policy for 21-day administrative leave for abortion and reproductive care

| March 5, 2023 | 58 Comments
Navy lays out policy for 21-day administrative leave for abortion and reproductive care

The Department of the Navy laid out a policy that would accommodate Sailors and Marines in need of uncovered medical care. This uncovered medical care involves reproductive care and abortion. Those who are authorized for administrative leave would not get charged leave or lose pay. They would be able to use this time to transit […]

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US Air Force to reverse adverse actions related to COVID-19 vaccine exemption request

| February 28, 2023 | 26 Comments
US Air Force to reverse adverse actions related to COVID-19 vaccine exemption request

Actions taken against Airmen who had requested exemptions from the COVID-19 vaccination will be reversed. Airmen who have had negative entries placed in their records will have these negative entries removed. Impacted Airmen will not need to take any action to initiate this process, the Air Force will automatically initiate this process. From the Dayton […]

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American forces and their Asian allies are ready for battle

| February 9, 2023 | 7 Comments
American forces and their Asian allies are ready for battle

This is among the points that Major General Joseph Ryan made. The US has secured additional base access in the Philippines and has multiple exercises planned with that country’s military. The US is also training with other allies in the area. Ryan pointed to Russia’s performance in Ukraine as a cautionary tale for aggressor countries […]

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Downed spy balloon, China reserves right to take further actions

| February 5, 2023 | 21 Comments
Downed spy balloon, China reserves right to take further actions

China responded to the downing of their spy balloon shortly after it floated over U.S. territorial waters. China posted an official response insisting that the balloon was a civilian aircraft for civilian use and was in U.S. air space as a result of variables out of their control. The official Chinese statement (Google Translate): China […]

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Implosion of the all-volunteer military

| February 5, 2023 | 124 Comments
Implosion of the all-volunteer military

Recruiting challenges continue to face the military. Stuart Scheller, of Real Clear Defense, points to leadership. Leadership contributed directly, or indirectly, to events occurring in the military that are seen and reviewed by the public at large. Scheller also addresses the blended retirement system that removes a financial incentive to continue to make the military […]

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Leadership selection should be based on performance

| January 31, 2023 | 43 Comments
Leadership selection should be based on performance

Stuart Scheller of the Military Times provides a recommendation for the next President to fix the military. This fix begins with leadership, which impacts organizational performance. Scheller uses the NFL’s selection process as an example of what could be adapted in the military. Instead of what he calls a nepotistic production process, Scheller proposes a […]

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