PACIFIC OCEAN (March 29, 2008) The guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67), front, the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), the nuclear aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) steam in formation during combined training exercises in the western Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle D. Gahlau (Released)COIN Is The New Conventional -- New Wars
To project its military power and enforce its political will on other nations, the US insists only $6-$10 billion supercarriers and their equally pricey airwings and escorts, along with sizable Marine amphibious groups will suffice. The USAF will also deploy its giant airwings consisting of stealth bombers fighters and bombers that are individually as pricey as a naval frigate, the purchase of 7 more of which are currently rocking the foundations of the Congress.
Lets now look at what our enemies are doing to force their will on us and their own surrounding neighbors:
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My Comment: New Wars hits it on the nose. Our enemies are making us run like a dog in a circle going after its tail.