If West Point Tolerates Cheating, It Violates Its Own Honor Code
It appears that the belief in widespread dishonesty among American youth has become an excuse to lower standards for the presumed gradual ‘development’ of more recently joined cadets.
Mitt Romney, Who Avoided Military Service During Vietnam, Says 20 Years In Afghanistan Isn’t Long Enough
After 20 years of a military presence in the Middle East, Sen. Mitt Romney believes “conditions for withdrawal have not been met.”
Not One Senate Democrat Joins Resolution Commending U.S. Military For Soleimani’s Death
Commending those who killed a terrorist responsible for the loss of hundreds of American lives should not be a controversial endeavor, but apparently it is.
Contrary To Iran Deal Talking Points, There’s Something Between Appeasement and War
Just as we have other options aside from war, it’s worth considering how limited Iran’s appetite for war with the United States actually is.
NYT Columnist Demands Pompeo Defy Trump Or Be Condemned To Hell
In Tom Friedman’s world, a Cabinet officer’s faithful execution of a president’s policies after private disagreement is both ‘cowardly’ and ‘slimy,’ not to mention cause for eternal damnation.
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.
What Would It Look Like To Replace U.S. Foreign Intervention With Something Smarter?
A plucky new think tank takes the fight to the foreign policy ‘blob’ and promotes policies of retrenchment, realism, and restraint.
New Jersey High School Bans, Confiscates Military Sashes At Graduation
When the school distributed gowns and sashes on Thursday morning, the graduates were surprised to be told of a new ban on non-school-issued regalia.
How The Allied Powers Won The Fight For The Sky In World War II
Forty percent of the U.S. budget was invested in bombers, fighters, and transport planes. U.S. Air Forces developed the B-29 bomber, P-51 fighter, and the jet engine.
To Promote Lasting Self-Government In Africa, Don’t Lead With The U.S. Military
President Buhari has done little to help stabilize Nigeria, and the government continually marginalizes the northern, impoverished, half of the country.
Shameful Scapegoating Of Africa Failure Underscores Unchecked Pentagon Incompetence
American men and women are still being sent to far-off lands, under-trained and under-equipped, to fight in conflicts that have little congressional oversight and little payoff for U.S. strategy.
Criminal Records Show Women Are Prudent To Not Want Men In Their Bathrooms
Despite help to appear female and policymakers’ marching orders, transgender men will always remain male. That means they commit higher rates of crimes against women.
How Refusing To Judge Any Culture Completely Undermines Human Rights
When one fully embraces cultural relativism, human rights violations––like funeral pyres and child sex abuse––become very difficult to identify.
Why The Trump Administration Needs To Keep Women Out Of Combat
Women should simply not be allowed to serve in infantry units. There are many places women can and do serve honorably in the U.S. military, but infantry work is man’s work.
How Can We Actually Respond To Russian Election Meddling?
The most important thing Americans and our government can do about the reality that Russia tried to interfere in our election is remain calm.
Military Sees Increase In Conflicts Over First Amendment Freedoms
An increasing number of military members are discovering their rights to free speech and religious expression are being curtailed while they protect the same for the rest of us.
I Became Transgender In The Military. That’s How I Know People Shouldn’t
The U.S. military is correct to ban those with gender dysphoria from serving. The military is also correct in refusing to participate in gender transitions. My failed sex change is proof of that.
How Gun Ownership Protects Citizens From An Abusive Government
Much like the effect of one vote, one gun will not stop tyranny. But many together can enact change and protect citizens.