It is no secret that the U.S. and Chinese currently compete for influence throughout the world, not only in the Asia-Pacific, but also in regions such as Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. The United States has pivoted from a military strategy focused on countering violent extremist organizations (VEOs), to one more focused on […]
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS DROP: SPREADING CHEER ACROSS THE PACIFIC
[Operation Christmas Drop] says a great thing about the ability to train and operate in the real world environment. … The humanitarian mission has always been a part of the military. Sometimes great traditions happen by accident or circumstance. Spur of the moment actions by an aircrew in 1952 have grown to become an annual […]