By ROBBIN LAIRD and ED TIMPERLAKE
We interviewed Gen. Hawk Carlisle, the commander of Pacific Air Forces, at the Air Force Association’s Pacific Forum in Los Angeles, about the challenges facing the U.S. and its allies in shaping a 21st century Pacific defense strategy.
The general emphasized the central role engaging our allies is playing for the Air Force in the Pacific.
“The chief (of staff of the Air Force) has underscored that as resources are constrained we need to become closer with our allies. I would add that we need to do this as well for strategic reasons. Our allies in the Pacific are always in the frontline. This means that our task is to have credible forward presence for deterrence working in close coordination with those allies.”
Both in his presentation as well as during the interview, the general highlighted the importance of practical steps to enhance allied collaboration. He highlighted in the public presentation the growing role of collaboration among the Pacific allies and the importance of that for U.S. policy as well.
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