We are at a critical‐juncture. The new Administration promises many changes. Policy towards the Middle East, with a renewed focus on defeating ISIL and radical Islamic terrorism. Emerging near‐peer competitors, and the “4+1” construct, will force our Military Services to take a hard look at current Readiness, Force Structure, and Modernization requirements. The bow‐wave of Nuclear Triad Recap is approaching. The 2...