What Are Carter’s Views on Military Force & Pay?
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Reviewing Ashton Carter’s writings and statements, The Boston Globe suggests the nominee to become the US DefSec sees military force as successful in only “narrow circumstances” and as a part of international strategy. Mr. Carter’s confirmation hearings, delayed until February, could make military pay a big topic, reports Military Times. His confirmation through the Senate is not expected to be difficult, but questions regarding President Obama’s Afghan and Iraqi policies are expected to be harsh.
Defense News calls Rep. John Boehner’s (R-OH) return as Speaker of the House as good news for defense, noting the defense sector donated $189,100 to Mr. Boehner’s campaign coffers during the recent election cycle.
The Chinese Navy looks to continue to increase operations in 2015, reports IHS Jane’s 360 (paywall).
BBC.com puts the complexity of designing cockpits into perspective, noting today’s fighter pilot jobs are much different than 20 or 30 years ago, and that trying to design for a future changing at current rates is as complicated at the technology.
An Idaho and an Arizona firm each received FAA drone exceptions this week, for crop dusting and real estate listings, respectively, reports ABC News.
The Navy and the University of Southern California have teamed up to help exiting sailors in San Diego County adjust to civilian life, reports U-T San Diego, pairing them up with social workers even before they’ve left service.
