SecurityNews
This Blind Veteran Overcame All Odds to Complete Ironman
Retired Army Maj. Scott Smiley defied all odds last Sunday when he became the first blind veteran to successfully complete an Ironman. The race in Coeur… Read More
SecurityCommentary
A Space War With China or Russia Is a Real Threat
A war in space sounds like a great plot for a summer blockbuster. Unfortunately, a conflict in space isn’t just a Hollywood movie script anymore,… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The World Isn’t Safer. So Why Has the National Security Budget Decreased By 15%?
No one would argue threats to America have decreased by 15 percent since 2011. So why has the budget for protecting ourselves decreased by that… Read More
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Home Free: Female Veterans Find Fresh Start in Los Angeles Housing Community
SAN PEDRO, Calif.—Thirty minutes south of Los Angeles, nestled into a drought-dry San Pedro hillside, sits the small townhome community of Blue Butterfly Village. Named… Read More
SecurityCommentary
When Obama Leaves Office, the Military Will Be Smaller Than It Was Prior to 9/11
A “tiger mom” might go ballistic if her child came home with a “needs improvement” on his kindergarten report card. But most adults wouldn’t panic…. Read More
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Here’s the Most Critical Amendments to the Military Spending Bill
This week, the Senate is debating the National Defense Authorization Act, which outlines the U.S. Department of Defense budget for fiscal year 2016. The legislation… Read More
SecurityCommentary
How Gillibrand’s Military Sexual Assault Legislation Could Hurt Victims
The good news is that the number of sexual assaults in the military is going down. According to the RAND Corporation’s recent study, there has… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Military Should Focus on Solving Real-World Problems
Over the last several years, there has been a noticeable uptick in terribly confused thinking about military matters that extends to understanding the nature of… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Stanley McChrystal’s Accidental Exposé About the Military
Retired Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal has penned a revealing book—but its revelations are not intentional. The combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan and his team… Read More
SecurityCommentary
There’s Good and Bad in Senate’s Version of Defense Authorization Bill
As early as next week, the full Senate could take up legislation to establish the defense budget for the 2016 fiscal year. The Senate Armed… Read More
SecurityCommentary
This World War II Soldier’s Story Reminds Us of Why Memorial Day Matters
If any day is more than just a day, then Memorial Day is it. Sometimes remembering just one soldier reminds us why. His name was… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Cartoon: Remembering the Greatest Gift
Remembering their sacrifice this Memorial Day …
SecurityCommentary
Obama’s Dangerous Thinking About Climate Change and National Security
The White House has released a new report entitled “The National Security Implications of a Changing Climate,” essentially a summary of the administration’s view that… Read More
SecurityNews
‘Honoring a Commitment:’ Soldier’s Remains Found After 70 Years
This week, The Heritage Foundation will host the debut of the film “Honoring a Commitment: The Story of PFC Gordon.” “Honoring a Commitment” is a… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Defense Funding Bill Shouldn’t Allow Illegal Immigrants to Enlist in the Military
Despite the fact that the U.S. House of Representatives has voted down repeated attempts to encourage the recruitment of illegal immigrants into the military, we… Read More
SecurityCommentary
How to Make It Easier for the Pentagon to Buy Weapons
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, has done something well-nigh unthinkable on Capitol Hill: He has filed a bill to cut red tape. Thornberry’s goal… Read More
SecurityCommentary
We Shouldn’t Be So Worried About Killer Robots
Intelligence failure—it’s one of the most common mistakes in war. And recently we learned that it led to the deaths of two Western hostages—one American,… Read More
SecurityCommentary
How the Next President Can Improve Politician-Military Relations
Relations among political leaders, civilian agencies and the military blow hot and cold. At this point, things are rather chilly. For more effective coordination between… Read More
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Remembering the Vietnam War, 42 Years After US Troops Withdrew
On this day, in 1973, the last of the U.S. troops withdrew from South Vietnam. The eight-year war was over. Sort of. Two months earlier,… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Bowe Bergdahl Charged: Where Do We Go From Here?
Yesterday, the Army announced its intention to charge Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy and has served him with those two… Read More
SecurityCommentary
On National Medal of Honor Day, Reflecting on Sacrifice and Selfless Service
Today we celebrate National Medal of Honor Day—a tribute to those “who distinguish themselves through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above… Read More
SecurityCommentary
How Serious Is ISIS Threat Against Military Families?
Our military and their families carry a heavy burden on behalf of all of us. That makes the threat against them by a shadowy outfit… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Military Exercises Do Not Violate Posse Comitatus Act
Recent reports that several of the U.S. military’s various Special Operations elements may be participating in exercises in areas that are not on existing military… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
The World Is Becoming More Dangerous. So Why Are We Letting Our Military Power Decline?
The world seems to be becoming more dangerous these days. Not so coincidentally, America’s military power continues to decline rapidly. Before considering how and why,… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
Russia and China Aren’t Less Committed to Nuclear Force. So Why Are We?
As Russia and other nations around the world flex their “nuclear muscles,” when it comes to the United States, maintaining a credible nuclear force is… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Is Our Military Ready?
Most of us take it on faith that our military is the best in the world. But if asked to state in detail how ready… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
As US Grapples With Global Threats, This Is How We Should Approach National Security
In one of his first actions as secretary of defense, Ashton Carter met over the weekend with top U.S. officials to determine a path forward… Read More
SecurityNews
The History of Defense Spending in One Chart
Last week, President Obama outlined his budget proposal for fiscal year 2016. It includes an increase in defense spending over the next 10 years to… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Obama’s National Security Strategy Favors Wishful Thinking Over Reality
Do more with less. That is the theme of the 2015 National Security Strategy President Obama released last Friday. The president’s vision for American diplomatic… Read More
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What You Need to Know About Obama’s War Authorization Against ISIS
President Obama is calling on Congress to pass a three-year authorization of war against ISIS, also known as the Islamic State or ISIL. The draft… Read More
