SecurityCommentary
What Faith-Based Efforts Can Do to Help Prevent Veteran Suicide
I don’t often quote sources from The New York Times, but in mid-November, David Brooks wrote a piece called “Fighting the Spiritual Void.” He stated… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
Personnel Issues Are Stymieing the Pentagon’s Cybercapabilities
The Pentagon in October revealed the details of a cyberbreach of the Defense Department’s travel system, which compromised the credit card information of more than… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
Podcast: The Military Spouses Behind R. Riveter
November is Military Families Month and today we’re recognizing the achievements of R. Riveter, a handbag company founded and run by military spouses. On today’s… Read More
SecurityNews
After Doing ‘More Than Anyone’ for Veterans, Trump Vows He’s Not Finished
Toppling the bureaucratic stronghold at the Department of Veterans Affairs and expanding education opportunities and mental health treatment for former soldiers, sailors, and airmen are… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
Podcast: New Report Shows Our Military Isn’t Prepared for Conflict With China, Russia
“The U.S. military could suffer unacceptably high casualties and loss of major capital assets in its next conflict. It might struggle to win, or perhaps… Read More
SecurityCommentary
New Report Confirms Our Military’s Strength Has Eroded
Americans often assume their military is the strongest in the world, capable of handling any threats that come its way. But a new report by… Read More
SecurityCommentary
A Day to Honor All Who Have Served
Our national holiday of Veterans Day did not start with that name. In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The Daily Signal Podcast: What Veterans Have Sacrificed
Veterans know what it means to sacrifice, and today, we honor them. John Cooper, an Air Force reserveman, joins us to discuss the importance of… Read More
PoliticsNews
This Former Navy SEAL Has a Veterans Day Message for All Americans
Rep.-elect Dan Crenshaw of Texas appeared on “Saturday Night Live” to give a message of unity and connection this Veterans Day weekend. Crenshaw, a retired lieutenant… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Postelection, Rebuilding the US Military Just Became That Much Harder
With Democrats regaining control of the House of Representatives, the path to rebuilding America’s military just became more challenging. For the past two years, Pentagon… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The Space Force Is Coming. Here’s Why the US Needs It.
One of the issues that will face the new Congress is the creation of a new military service: the U.S. Space Force. Recently, Vice President… Read More
SecurityCommentary
$1,280 Per Coffee Cup Is a Bad Look. Here Are Some Changes the Military Should Make.
The Air Force recently came under scrutiny for spending $1,280 apiece on hot cups. The cups have become a symbol of two facts that shape… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Trump Right to Consider Pulling Out of INF Treaty
It’s not clear as of this writing if the United States will formally leave the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, signed in 1987 by President… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Higher Defense Spending Gives Us Better Diplomacy, Not Just a Better Military
[R]obust U.S. military power produces positive spillovers in other areas of statecraft. … Put simply, if the United States did not command such impressive military… Read More
SecurityCommentary
What’s at Stake in Rebuilding the Military
We place a lot of demands on our fine military, and the good news is—at home and in many places around the world—it’s meeting those… Read More
SecurityNews
Obese Americans Pose Growing Risk to National Security
A new study says a growing threat to national security doesn’t involve China, Russia, or the Middle East: It’s American obesity. Of the 7 out… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The Fighting Spirit of the US Navy
Oct. 13 marked the 243rd birthday of the United States Navy. The Navy has grown and evolved dramatically from that first “swift sailing vessel” of… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
Podcast: Sen. Joni Ernst on Kavanaugh and US Military Strength
On today’s Columbus Day edition of the show, we feature an interview with Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, about the military, Syria, trade, and Judge Brett Kavanaugh…. Read More
LawAnalysis
Why Iowa’s Joni Ernst Is Supporting Kavanaugh
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, visited The Heritage Foundation to talk about Thursday’s release of the 2019 Index of U.S. Military Strength. Prior to her speech,… Read More
SecurityNews
Rating of US Military Strength as ‘Marginal’ Is Worrisome, Sen. Joni Ernst Says
The military strength of the United States is rated as only marginal in a new report from The Heritage Foundation, and the first female combat… Read More
SecurityCommentary
As Congress Rebuilds the Military, Tracking Progress Is Vital
In recent years, perhaps no one has felt the pinch of budget cuts more than the U.S. military. Though Congress must remain responsible stewards of… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Why Low-Yield Nuclear Warheads Are Critical to Preventing Nuclear War
Last month, Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced a bill that if approved would stop the administration’s plans to modify select warheads on submarine-launched ballistic missiles… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Trump and Congress Just Gave the Military a Big Boost
The military can celebrate some great news this weekend. On Friday, President Donald Trump signed the appropriations package that provides funding for the 2019 defense… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The Air Force Is Turning 71. Here’s How Far It’s Come.
Tuesday, Sept. 18 is the 71st anniversary of the founding of the United States Air Force. As the youngest of the four branches of the… Read More
SecurityNews
NATO Chief Credits Trump for Allies’ Boosting Defense Spending, Rules Out Naming HQ for McCain
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says allies are stepping up in their commitments to defense spending, and gives some of the credit to President Donald Trump…. Read More
Health CareCommentary
If This Group Loses Funding, Health Emergencies Will Get a Lot Worse
Reducing inefficiency in government is always good, and reducing the size of government organizations generally promotes efficiency. But not always. In some cases, cuts hurt… Read More
SecurityNews
Daily Signal Podcast: Friday, Aug. 17
We discuss Space Force with The Heritage Foundation’s John Venable. We also chat about “Crazy Rich Asians,” the new romantic comedy in theaters this weekend,… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Army Futures Command Will Give the Army an Opportunity to Become a World-Class Innovator
The Army issued an order in June establishing an Army Futures Command, and last month it selected Austin, Texas, as the location for its headquarters. Establishment… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The Earliest Signing of the NDAA in 40 Years Is a Giant Step in Rebuilding the Military
With President Donald Trump’s signature Monday at Fort Drum, New York, the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019 will be… Read More
SecurityCommentary
America’s Often-Neglected Armed Service Celebrates Its 103rd Birthday
With the Coast Guard celebrating its 103rd birthday on Saturday, Aug. 4, now is a perfect time to honor one of the most versatile armed… Read More
