B-61 Remains Relevant for U.S. Security
Efforts to eliminate funding for the B-61 gravity bomb threaten to undermine U.S. deterrence, writes Thomas Karako, director of the Center for the Study of… Read More
The 5 Most Viral Images of 2013
Thanks to you, we grew our Facebook audience by leaps and bounds in 2013. We were able to use images to not only add humor… Read More
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Some Good, Some Bad in FY2014 National Defense Authorization Act
The FY2014 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which specifies the budget for the Department of Defense, does address some of the top 10 issues that… Read More
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Reflecting on America’s Resolve: 72nd Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack
Today marks the 72nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. As Americans reflect on what President Franklin D. Roosevelt called “a date which will… Read More
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Readiness Cuts Mean No Jumps for Some Paratroopers
Facing deep cuts to defense spending, the U.S. Army must keep some of its most elite paratroopers on the ground. This marks an entry on… Read More
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U.S. Military Faces Huge Cuts in Europe
General Philip Breedlove, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe and head of U.S. European Command (EUCOM), has acknowledged that his funding will shrink by 20 percent… Read More
Defense Over-Regulations Costing More Than Just Dollars
Over the past 50 years, Congress has had a propensity to impose restrictions on the Department of Defense acquisition process in ways that centralize authority…. Read More
Veterans Should Be Seen As National Assets
The unique needs of the post-9/11 generation of veterans require the commitment of individuals, groups, and strategies to provide our veterans with the best help… Read More
Overuse of U.S. Special Operations Forces Makes Them Less “Special”
President Obama’s love for America’s unconventional warriors is taking the “special” out of U.S. special operations forces (SOF), according to a recent article by Richard… Read More
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General McCaffrey: U.S. Not Prepared for National Security Threats
The most trusted institution in America is the U.S. military. “There is a reason for it,” said retired Army Gen. Barry R. McCaffrey. “It is… Read More
Sexual Assault in the Military: Top JAGs Slam Gillibrand Scheme
The first two female Judge Advocates General (JAGs) of the Navy and Army, joined by the other top uniformed JAGs from the Air Force, Marine… Read More
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Budget-Driven Defense Cuts Signify Hagel’s Lack of Strategy
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel called for “significant change across every aspect of our defense enterprise.” While sequestration drives Secretary Hagel’s remarks, “significant change” is… Read More
These Are Your Veterans (PHOTOS)
Yesterday, we asked you about the special veterans in your life — the ones you were honoring when you celebrated Veterans Day. We had no… Read More
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Armed Services Advocate Ike Skelton Passes On
As long-time Congressman Ike Skelton (D–MO) is laid to rest today, he leaves a legacy on Capitol Hill of bipartisan efforts on the House Armed… Read More
Army Chief Raises Serious Readiness Concerns
As the U.S. Army prepares for future contingencies around the world, it continues to find its readiness at the mercy of “time and money,” Army… Read More
VIDEO: 7 Leadership Lessons of the American Revolution
John Antal is dedicated to inspiring Americans to be leaders who stand for liberty and fight for our freedom — because he believes we’re always… Read More
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Rapid Response Force Relies on Permanent U.S. Base in Europe
The U.S. Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team (BCT) recently established an Army Contingency Response Force—a rapidly deployable company-size unit—to respond to crises in Europe… Read More
Senate Deal Fixes Nothing
The Senate announced a deal today to protect the status quo in Washington. As pundits debate the political winners or losers of this deal, one… Read More
China and Taiwan: Possible Storm Signals for Cross-Straits Relations Underscore Need to Provide for Taiwan’s Defense
After several years of being relatively quiet, it would appear that the Taiwan Straits may be on the verge of becoming an epicenter of crisis… Read More
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Are America’s Stealth Bombers Ready for Action?
The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber can avoid most modern adversaries’ defenses, but it is currently facing a different threat: defense budget cuts. Of the 20… Read More
Obama’s Lack of Leadership on Aid to Egypt
U.S. policy on Egypt has drifted in recent months due to a lack of high-level attention, as the Obama Administration focused on Syria, Iran, Israeli–Palestinian… Read More
Honoring a Fallen Marine
“Ladies and gentlemen, there is a uniformed Marine on this flight. He is accompanying the body of a fallen comrade back to Washington, D.C. When… Read More
SEAL Team Raid: Approaching Special Operations Over-Saturation
The Obama Administration has once again launched the most capable military forces we have against the forces of terror. Two raids occurred this weekend, one… Read More
For Marines, Forces Shrink as Responsibilities Grow
The President recently directed Marines to be stationed at diplomatic locations in volatile regions of the world, as part of a response to the Benghazi… Read More
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Military Facing a “Readiness Crisis”
The U.S. military is about to face its “greatest readiness crisis” since the Vietnam War due to defense cuts, according to a recent opinion piece… Read More
“Great Green Fleet” Not So Great After All
When it comes to funding the military, costly biofuel experiments should not interfere with U.S. security interests. However, that’s exactly what’s happening right now as… Read More
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Give the Marines a Kabar, Not a FUBAR
FUBAR is military jargon for “fouled up beyond all recognition.” Kabar is the knife Marines carry. As things stand with sequestration, servicemen and women who… Read More
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Obama at United Nations: The World Is Safer—or It Isn’t
President Obama this morning laid out a foreign policy roadmap for the remainder of his presidency. However, his audience at the United Nations General… Read More
Marine Corps Commandant: The World Is “More Dangerous” Than Before 9/11
Marine Corps Commandant General James Amos recently warned that further defense cuts will paralyze the Marine Corps’s ability to fight. As policymakers in Washington work… Read More
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In the Midst of the Syria Crisis, the Military Is Not “Ready for Anything”
The headline above a September 13 article in Politico blares that the Department of Defense is stating that the U.S. military is “ready for anything.”… Read More
