Proceedings Magazine - August 2011 Vol. 137/8/1,302

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Ten Realities for the New CNO
Issue: Proceedings Magazine - August 2011 Vol. 137/8/1,302

As the United States moves from intense land combat to a renewed emphasis on naval and air power, the transition team for the next Chief of Naval Operations is about to start work. Concern for U...

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Ten Realities for the New CNO

As the United States moves from intense land combat to a renewed emphasis on naval and air power, the transition team for the next Chief of...

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A ‘gap’ in the U.S. Coast Guard’s vital maritime patrol aircraft fleet is real, and it will grow if...
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