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This is an outstanding list of priorities. This is what the Space Force should have. Nowhere in here does the Navy say it's a support force for the other services. Nowhere in here does it say it relies on others to do it's missions. It's a warfighting service that deters and projects combat, warfighting power. The CNO has provided the example for the CSO. Let's replace the "Comprehensive Strategy for the Space Force" with a spacepower version of this!!! National Institute for Deterrence Studies Peter Garretson Peter Marquez https://lnkd.in/eUd23ax3

🍋🍋🍋🫵🏼⚙️⚙️⚙️👻🌱🌳👣🌊🏄🇺🇸🫡 ⚛️🧀🎙️🦨😉🌶️🧮 “Science, in the immediate, produces knowledge and, indirectly, means of action. It leads to methodical action if definite goals are set up in advance. For the function of setting up goals and passing statements of value transcends its domain. While it is true that science, to the extent of its grasp of causative connections, may reach important conclusions as to the compatibility and incompatibility of goals and evaluations, the independent and fundamental definitions regarding goals and values remain beyond science's reach.” -Known-unknowns, 2024- https://lnkd.in/gzq7jfVm #SemperFi #oldkockco.

I have long said sailors are mariners and warfighters first and foremost. So naturally, I find a lot to like in the below from the US Navy Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. Clear, succinct and on point. Clarity of purpose and a clear-eyed vision of the threat is important. Of course, a conflict in the Indo-Pacific would be catastrophic and we must do all we can to prevent it where possible. But failing to prepare for it or acknowledge it simply undermines deterrence. If conflict is to arise in the Indo-Pacific it will be fought across all domains, military and non-military but geography dictates it will likely be very much maritime in nature. We must prepare our maritime warfighters for this potential, and we must do so now, and hope in doing so we bolster our deterrence strategy.

Like almost all agencies, the US Navy does a good job of buying and replacing old technology. Where the DoN, and most others struggle is how to sustain that application or system over the long term. Jennifer Edgin, the assistant deputy chief of naval operations for information warfare, said her office is leading a perspective shift to ensure technology is onboarded quickly and is always modernized. #itmodernization #govcon https://bit.ly/3uSKXAN

The article below represents the cold reality of the needs of our National Security Sustainment - inextricably linked to the very serious lack of Operational SSNs due to decisions made in the early 1990s “PEACE DIVIDEND” actions taken. Ed Bartlett is an extraordinary leader - his visions are reflected below. His proposed actions, in my personal opinion, are a must do now!

This is Shannon Hostetter, a TK alumna who's also a proud mother, graduate of two master's degrees, and Navy veteran. For her, victory is "a culmination of all the small wins." Learn more about her recovery journey here: https://ow.ly/1JVY50QIOQZ #edwarrior #edwarriors #edrecoverywarrior #edrecovery #antidiet #edrecovering

Mastering one's situation and controlling the circumstances, is how the captain of the ship sails through rough seas/waters. Strong sails supported by 'All-Hands-on-Deck' - "AHOY" Admiral EE Okpa - Texas Navy Association.

The 101 Critical Days of Summer have begun! More Sailors and Marines get hurt or lose their lives in these months than any other period of the year due to the increase in recreational activities, travel and heat. Learn more about the Naval Safety Command #101CriticalDaysOfSummer safety resources ➡ https://lnkd.in/ei-Q-ZCN #NavalSafety #SummerSafety🌞