Tell Me About the Good Old Days
We are seeing flag officers bow low to the current culture climate. We are seeing the Commander-in-Chief wage war on his military.
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Satire-Reflective Belt Apocalypse: How America’s National Security Hangs by a Thread of Hi-Vis”
Today in Cloft’s Corner, Dave looks at one of the more absurd military “safety” regulations, wear of the Reflective Belt, even in a combat zone.
Satire: The New, Woke, Social Justice U.S. Military Code of Conduct: Fighting for Justice, One Snarky Remark at a Time
Today in Cloft’s Corner, Dave has a look at the woke culture now being forced upon our troops by leftist leaders who haven’t won a war, lately.
Veteran’s Last Patrol
Headquartered in Spartanburg, SC, Veteran’s Last Patrol, a non-profit supporting veterans in hospice care, was founded just a few years ago by Claude Schmid, a retired Army Colonel, and is now a national organization with active volunteers in 27 states. VLP offers honor ceremonies and emergency assistance, plus promotes new friendships by encouraging visits between …
After Service, Then What? A Soldier Wants To Know
Here and there, I have gone. Some of those experiences have shaped me, but none of those experiences have defined me.
A Sequel to The Third World War; Focus on China
It’s time for a sequel to, “Third World War,” this time with the focus on China instead of Western Europe.
Military Retirement: Just When You Thought You Were Out
First, what they say is true… retirement from the military is a process, not an event. It takes more time, research, and planning than I expected.
Unleashing Ingenuity: The Remarkable Resourcefulness of the American Soldier
When faced with daunting challenges and set on a mission, American Soldiers have consistently demonstrated their “out of the box” thinking and ingenuity.
An Assault In the Dark of Night My Band of Brothers Moment
The Army’s National Training Center, next to Death Valley, has a few things going for it. Dusty, dark, miserably hot, windy, brutally cold, coyotes, snakes, spiders, never-ending sand – and many humans running around the desert training for war with little to no sleep for days. Sounds like fun.
The Power of Precision: The Brilliance of West Point’s Four (4) Responses for New Cadets
As new cadets step onto the West Point parade Ground, they are introduced not only to the weight of their own aspirations but to a unique culture of respect and unwavering commitment.
The Pre-9/11 Army: Revisiting an Era of Military Excellence
This article argues that the pre-9/11 Army was a better organization than today, with a stronger focus on its singular purpose: winning the nation’s wars.
5th Generation Warfare: A Continuation of Political Objectives Through Force
In the ever-evolving landscape of warfare, the concept of 5th generation warfare has emerged as a topic of great interest and significance.
John Parillo On Federalist 24 and 25
Hamilton writing in Federalist 24, deals with the problem of a standing army. The idea of a professional soldier would have been foreign to the colonists and a subject of concern. To this day, the funding for our military must be re-authorized every two years.
The Shifting Landscape: The Influence of Legal and Financial Factors on Military Decision-Making
“Generals don’t run the Army anymore. The lawyers and comptrollers do.” ~Army 3-star General; summer 2013
Even the Wall Street Journal Sees That “Woke” Is Killing Military Recruitment
The children of military families, who make up 80 percent of US Army recruits, are telling their children not to serve, especially those from the South.
We Are On Strike 1SG! An Essay by William Marshall
It was spring of 1991, we were stop lossed in Korea. We couldn’t go home even though our time was ended for the one year tour. I was one of them. I was stuck. I had a new baby at home, a life I wanted to get back to. Oh well. Another group was already …
Return to the Middle Ages: Ramming in Naval Warfare
We spend billions on vessels to conduct naval warfare. Perhaps we should consider that sometimes the old methods are the best methods.
Russia v Ukraine: Russia’s Failures in Logistics
The Russia v Ukraine dust-up is continuing apace, and Vladimir “Yes I’m former KGB” Putin has made a rare admission – that the Russian Army is running out of modern equipment. Business Insider has the news: Russian President Vladimir Putin has admitted that the Russian military needs to modernize its weapons if it is to …
Military Readiness-Through the Lens of Army Aviation
The Readiness of America’s Military is Under Internal Attack. Recent Accidents in Army Aviation, and Response thereto, Indicates What Plagues Our Military
Where is Your Loyalty?
Where is your loyalty? I have talked to a few people recently that I consider friends. One works to support veterans. Another tries to shape future generations. Someone else asked me why I am retiring. A yet different person asked me to continue service in an alternate capacity. I fully intend to continue service in …