Comparison between Southwest Asia AORs and the China/Pacific AOR China’s military’s growth and increasing belligerency has caused it to become the “it girl” for the United States’ military strategy. As …
Derek Oaks is a retired Air Force Colonel with over 25 years in uniform. He participated in contingency and combat operations in South America, the Middle East and Southwest Asia, with additional deployments and assignments in Europe, Korea, and Africa. He was a commander multiple times, including the 23rd Fighter Group. Since retirement, he has engaged in leadership and Business Development consulting, is a published author, and currently serves as an executive for a small business.
Comparison between Southwest Asia AORs and the China/Pacific AOR China’s military’s growth and increasing belligerency has caused it to become the “it girl” for the United States’ military strategy. As …