1. What is Red Flag 21-1? Be specific.

2. List the branches of the military that participate in Red Flag 21-1.

3. What do the Red Flag exercises entail?

4. What is the mission of Maj. Scott Hollister’s unit?

5. What is the number of participants taking part in Red Flag? Where are they from?

6. How necessary, in 2021, do you think military exercises like Red Flag (and Green Flag-West) are for the safety and security of our nation? Explain your answer.

7. During his time in office, President Trump built up the U.S. military (and created the U.S. Space Force).
Prior to his inauguration, Reuters reported, “President-elect Joe Biden will come under immense pressure from progressives in the Democratic party to cut the defense budget once he takes office in January.”
In May, progressive groups pressed Biden, if he won, to cut the Pentagon’s budget by $200 billion each year, end the refurbishment of the nation’s nuclear arsenal begun under Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and to get rid of the Space Force.
In July, Democratic Senators Bernie Sanders and Chuck Schumer proposed cutting the military budget by 10%.
Consider the aggressive actions of several U.S. adversaries including China, Iran and North Korea and the fact that China is greatly increasing military spending.
What do you think President Biden should do? Listen to his progressive base and cut the military/military spending, or continue President Trump’s buildup and support for the military? Explain your answer.