Thomas W. Spoehr, a retired Army lieutenant general, is director of the Center for National Defense at The Heritage Foundation.
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Like a zombie, the notion that America is fighting “endless” or “forever” wars in the Middle East refuses to die. It’s a theme not reserved… Read More
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Many predict that shortly after assuming office, former Vice President Joe Biden will move to rescind the Trump administration’s 2019 policy on military service by… Read More
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America’s security depends largely on the readiness of the U.S. military. Threats loom like a rising China, terrorism, and bad actors like North Korea, Iran,… Read More
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Americans who want to better understand the complex threats the United States faces might assume that they need to read at least several books to… Read More
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June 14 marks the 245th birthday of the U.S. Army. Born even before the Declaration of Independence was written in 1776, the Army marks its… Read More
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In compliance with the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, the Trump administration last week released the United States Strategic Approach to the People’s Republic of… Read More
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This Memorial Day, during the time of COVID-19, will be different from all others. Many cemeteries likely will have new restrictions, making it more difficult… Read More
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Before March, Americans had never given a second thought to medical protective equipment. Now, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, daily headlines decry shortages… Read More
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A debate is forming about the U.S. response to COVID-19 and it’s worthwhile to consider this debate early, as it develops, before battle lines harden…. Read More
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Americans concerned about the coronavirus threat have heard a great deal about how it’s affecting everything from hospitals to grocery stores. With so much to… Read More
