Faster Than a Speeding Budget: America’s Hypersonic Hype
As we were busy funding moon cheese research and designing the perfect camo pattern, our global competitors were laughing all the way to Mach 5+.
Military
World War III Watch: Have We Forgotten the History of Our Incrementally Increased Involvement in Vietnam?
Though Russia’s invasion of Ukraine came nowhere close to the success anticipated for it, and Ukraine resisted far more strongly than ever anticipated, the Ukrainians are slowly losing this war.
When Will the Air Force Academy’s Alumni Association Confront the DEI Nemesis? By Scott Sturman
Service academies have few safeguards to mitigate the implementation and prioritization of programs, however disruptive and destructive.
The US Army’s Recruiting Game: Balancing Strategy and Ethics, By Barb Dwyer
The revelation of data collection practices in America’s Army sparked a public outcry and led to investigations into the Army’s recruiting tactics.
Palestine and The Nature of Things-George Mcclellan
Palestinians, I was told, offer nothing to Jordanian society except hostility, conflict, and woe. Egypt, where I have twice been, has nothing but sneering contempt for the Palestinians and wants nothing to do with them.
Post Memorial Day: Biden’s Great Lie: “Violence is Never a Solution”
President Joe Biden’s assertion, in January 2021, that “violence is never a solution” is not only a simplistic platitude but also a great lie.
The Historical Context of Army Installations Named After Confederate Generals
The renaming of Army installations named after Confederate generals has ignited passionate debates about the interpretation of historical figures and their legacies.
To Honor The Fallen, Fight For The Living
Memorial Day is meant to be focused on taking the time to honor the fallen and remember those who paid the last full measure.
Memorial, by Sean Dietrich
“Don’t say ‘Happy Memorial Day’ this weekend. It’s not happy. It ain’t about parades and barbecues. It’s about missing someone so badly you can’t breathe.”
The Army-West Point Class of 1997: Forged in Combat
Our journey would take us to the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq, where some of our finest would make the ultimate sacrifice.
Balancing National Security and Free Market Principles in the Ammunition Industry
Earlier this year, Vista Outdoor Inc. sent notifications to outdoor stores selling ammunition, warning of delays and price increases due to a shift in production focus towards Ukraine.
West Point’s New Motto: “Neglect, Dishonor, Betrayal” – So Send Money! By Cullum Number 53988
West Point has decided to revamp its storied motto from “Duty, Honor, Country” to a more modern, if somewhat controversial, “Neglect, Dishonor, Betrayal.”
The .308 Caliber Catastrophe: How the US Army Lost Its Edge
The .308 Winchesterhad been the gold standard for a reason. It was the cartridge that epitomized the Army’s ability to “kill people and break things” efficiently—a succinct summary of any self-respecting military’s purpose.
West Point Weddings, Part 3: Aftermath
Part 3, of a three part series about one of the most unique experiences in American Military Life, West Point Weddings.
West Point Weddings, Part 2: Short Romance-Long Wedding
Part Two, of a three part series about one of the most unique experiences in American Military Life, West Point Weddings.
The Reflective Belt Litmus Test: Exposing Fake Iraq Veterans Online
In the age of internet warriors and self-proclaimed heroes, one surefire way to vet a person’s claim of serving in Iraq is the Reflective Belt Litmus Test.
West Point Weddings, Part 1: Prelude
Part one of a three part series about one of the most unique experiences in American Military Life, West Point Weddings.
Yes, I Love War… Sort Of
“Compared to war, all other forms of human endeavor shrink to insignificance. God, how I love it!
~LTG George S. Patton Jr.
Examining Federal Spending: Illegal Immigrants vs. Homeless Veterans
Abraham Lincoln said it best when describing debt owed to veterans: To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan.
The Tale of the Deadly White Socks: A Combat Faux Pas
In the annals of military absurdity during the later years of the Iraq war, few offenses struck fear into the hearts of soldiers like the infamous case of the white socks.