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The Biden Administration Must Prioritize Extended Deterrence
The Biden administration must prioritize extended deterrence if it wants to improve America’s relationships with its allies.
There has been a lot of talk about how the Biden administration might focus on America’s alliances when approaching foreign policy. But missing in this conversation is any discussion of reinforcing our commitments to extended deterrence. As Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command Gen. Timothy Ray recently reminded us, U.S. extended deterrence “is an important part of [our allies’] strategic calculus.”
Since the end of World War II, the United States has committed its nuclear forces to deter not only attacks against the United States, but also attacks against U.S. allies. If the incoming Democratic administration wants to strengthen alliances, it must focus on assuring our allies this commitment remains inviolate.
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Members of the 5th Medical Group at Minot Air Force Base gathered in front of the medical facility for a photo depicting everyone who works together as a team. On Friday, members of the medical group were honored for their many hours of work and dedication during the past months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Minot AFB Airman 1st Class Caleb Kimmel.
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – Men and women of the 5th Medical Group at Minot Air Force Base have dedicated many hours of work to their healthcare mission during the past months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The B-1B Lancer Isn t Going Anywhere
“The B-1B community has a proven history of lethality from the Cold War to the war on terrorism, and now we are proving ourselves once again at the tactical and strategic levels with the next phase of global operations.
Here s What You Need To Remember: The B-1B program is old, but has avoided retirement for one simple reason - it can still carry out its mission, and there doesn t seem to be anything wrong with it.
Today there are sixty-two B-1B Lancer bombers in service, and while the aircraft are expected to be replaced by the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider beginning in 2025, there have been continuing efforts to update and upgrade the aging warbird.