A new report on the CMV-22B to the Navy on the East Coast.

The report details the arrival of the CMV-22B Osprey at Naval Station Norfolk and its significance to the U.S. Navy’s logistics strategy.

Laird recounts his own experiences with the Osprey, highlighting its evolution from a joint force asset to a dedicated logistics enabler. He then examines the squadron’s operations, including its role in supporting carrier strike groups, and its adaptability to contested environments.

The report also explores the perspectives of Rear Admiral Douglas Verissimo, commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic, who emphasizes the CMV-22B’s contribution to the Navy’s shifting strategic priorities, particularly the importance of distributed operations and the need for agile logistics capabilities in a contested environment.

This is a Deep Dive podcast made via Notebook LM.

There is a mis-statement in the podcast regarding range. The report focused on the increased range of the CMV-22B compared to the MV-22B, not to the C-2A. The podcast spoke of the range of the C-2A versus CMV-22B and the statement is not correct.

Featured photo: The first East Coast-assigned Navy tiltrotor vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) aircraft CMV-22B Osprey lands at Naval Station Norfolk, April 5. The CMV-22B Osprey belongs to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 40 the “Mighty Bison.” The CMV-22B airframe will provide the fleet’s medium-lift and long-range aerial logistics capability, replacing the C-2A Greyhounds of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 over the next several years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sylvie Carafiol)

This podcast focuses on the report published in 2019 by the Office of Senator Marco Rubio entitled “Made in China 2025 and the Future of American Industry,”

The report assesses the strategy’s progress toward its stated goals in ten strategic industries, eight “strategic tasks and priorities,” and other areas like innovation, smart manufacturing, branding, and sustainability.

The report argues that China has made significant progress in many sectors, achieving technological leadership in some, making substantial progress in others, and surpassing the United States in areas like shipbuilding and renewable energy production.

The report highlights China’s successes and growing challenges as it seeks to achieve global economic supremacy.

The podcast was produced using NotebookLM.

Murielle Delaporte has recently underscored that the 9/11 generation is coming to power. And a number of prospective members of the incoming Trump Administration are from this generation, and President-elect Trump has clearly targeted the challenge of rebuilding the U.S. military.

James Durso published two essays, one last year and one this year, which analyzed the challenge of closing the gap.

Durso explores the growing disconnect between the U.S. military and young Americans. Durso argues that a combination of factors, including the military’s failures in Iraq and Afghanistan, high suicide rates among service members, and poor living conditions in barracks, have diminished Gen Z’s interest in military service. He also examines the rise of anti-American sentiment among young Americans, citing their increasing sympathy for Palestinians and their negative perceptions of American institutions, particularly in light of the U.S. government’s perceived dishonesty about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Durso contends that the military’s recruitment woes are not solely due to a lack of patriotism but rather a reflection of a deeper distrust of American institutions and a disillusionment with America’s foreign policy.

He concludes by calling for a reassessment of American foreign policy and a renewed focus on addressing the financial and social issues that are contributing to a growing sense of alienation among young Americans.

The Deep Dive podcast discusses these essays and the challenge of closing the gap between the military and America youth.

Featured photo: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA – May 26, 2018, Members of the US Military carrying the American flag marching down the street during the Indy 500 Parade