What It’s Like To Spend Independence Day Deployed
I have been deployed for three July 4ths. Luckily there are still Americans who hold the ideas that built this country in high regard.
New Mexico Is Open For Restaurants, Protests — But Not For This Lifelong Army Family To Bury Master Sgt. Velasquez
‘I’m getting all sorts of excuses of why I can’t give my brother the honorable service and burial that he is is entitled to. He was promised that in the event of death, this country will take care of you.’
No, West Point Grads Don’t Need To Learn Anything From The Resistance
The contradiction between their virtue-signaling platitudes and what they say reveals the hypocrisy of these ‘concerned’ graduates of West Point.
As Cities Burn, Will Trump Invoke The Insurrection Act? Should He?
The president hinting at the use of federal troops under the Insurrection Act set off a chorus of howls. But do detractors have a valid complaint?
Yes, Capt. Crozier Should Have Been Relieved Of His Command
Part of service is sacrifice. If you are unwilling to make sacrifices, including utilitarian ones, then you are unfit to serve, and certainly unfit to lead. Simple as that.
Despite Leftist Hysterics, President Trump Was Likely Right on Iran
If yesterday evening serves as the entirety of the Iranian response to Soleimani’s death, President Trump should count the events as a win.
Iran Fires Retaliatory Rockets At U.S. Bases In Iraq
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, Iran fired multiple ballistic missiles at a variety of locations in Iraq. Iran alleges the attacks are in response to the targeted killing of Quds Force leader, Qassam Suleimani.
The Killing Of Qassem Suleimani Is A Reminder That Iran Is Weak
Suleimani’s killing was long overdue. The last time Iran was chastened on the world stage was when the U.S. sank half of the Iranian navy in 1988.
Did The U.S. Kill An American Citizen After Taking Out ISIS Leader Al-Baghdadi?
Was the Abu al-Hassan al-Muhaijir killed in October’s second operation this very same Most Wanted of American citizens who reportedly went by the name Abu Hassan al-Muhaijir?
Turning Feudal Afghanistan Into Switzerland Was Always A Fool’s Errand
The real reason behind the Afghanistan misadventure is not just bureaucratic inertia, military-industrial culture, or myopic politicians. It is hyper-emotional idealism coupled with historical ignorance.
Pentagon Won’t Give Straight Answer About Plans To Deploy More Troops To Middle East
The Wall Street Journal reports the Pentagon is considering increasing U.S. deployments to the Middle East. When questioned about this by Sen. Josh Hawley, a Pentagon official refused to confirm or deny that report.
Alexander Vindman’s Impeachment Testimony Displays His Open Insubordination
Vindman publicly and gratuitously questioned the policies of his commander in chief and did so in a partisan political setting. The U.S. military should nip that in the bud.
To Thank Veterans, Try Listening To Their Stories Of Service
Will taught me that the most meaningful thing civilians can do for veterans and service members may be to listen to their stories of service.
Of Course Retired Military Officers Have A Right To Free Speech. That’s Not The Point
With the nation’s faith in the republic seemingly on the ropes, the worst thing that could happen is for Americans to believe only the word of retired military officers as gospel.
Trump Was Right To Keep The Baghdadi Raid Secret From Schiff
Rep. Adam Schiff has spent the vast majority of Trump’s presidency peddling unfounded (and debunked) conspiracy theories and ‘leaking’ false information to countless media outlets
No, Retired Military Officers Don’t Check Their Free Speech At The Door
The suggestion that retired military officers cannot fully exercise their First Amendment rights is loathsome and a direct affront to our country’s representative form of government.
Why Retired Military Officers Need To Shut Up About Politics
Retired Admiral William McRaven is leveraging the uniform he once wore and the reputation he cultivated in the military to influence readers. That’s bad for the country, and he knows it.
It’s Time To Reject The Myth Of The ‘Broken’ Military Veteran
Given the ways veterans are routinely portrayed in media coverage and popular culture, we need to correct the common view that military service is psychologically devastating.
Neocons Don’t Deserve All The Blame For The Iraq War
It was the combination of 9/11 and the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iraq that culminated in the invasion of the latter in 2003.
I Fought In The Battle Of Mogadishu. Here’s What Rep. Ilhan Omar Gets Wrong About ‘Black Hawk Down’
Omar enjoys the fruits of American combat deaths, yet she can’t even bring herself to acknowledge the ultimate sacrifice that was made on her behalf.
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