Michael Yon, reporting from Iraq on his blog, notes that a large American offensive has started in Iraq — an offensive that has yet to to be reported by the American media. Further, he agrees with me that Gen. Petraeus is the man for the job.
Using the analogy of Iraq as a patient, Michael writes:
We […]

The Ultimate Differential Theory of US Armed Forces (Snake Model)
Upon encountering a snake in the Area of Operations (AO)
Airborne: Lands on and kills the snake.
Air Force, O-6 and above: “Get that damned snake off the fairway!”
Armor: Runs over snake. Never knows it,as well as where the tank and the snake is on the battlefield. Continues […]

Top Air Force brass, the House Armed Services Committee and The Army Times have come out against continued “in lieu of” taskings of airmen and sailors to perform the duties of soldiers and Marines.
“The committee is very concerned about the creep of nontraditional missions, such as ground combat skills, into the Navy and Air Force […]

A couple of interesting tidbits from the Air Force Association’s recent e-newsletter:
Air Force Has New Airman’s Creed
The Airman’s Creed
I am an American Airman.
I am a warrior.
I have answered my nation’s call.
I am an American Airman.
My mission is to fly, fight, and win.
I am faithful to a proud heritage,
A tradition of honor,
And a legacy of valor.
I […]