The Most Dangerous PSA in American Politics
What kinds of illegal orders are the Democrats accusing this administration of issuing, orders so illegal that soldiers would be morally right to refuse them? They don’t say.
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In the Matter of… Why I use ‘Levels’ instead of ‘Years of Age’ by Smitty
American Citizen Writer, Colonel (and Medical Doctor) U.S. Army Retired, offers up an inspirational anecdote about continuation of public service…after service.
Another Swing at the Long Gray Line — and a Miss
As a West Point graduate, I’ve seen plenty of books take shots at the Academy. West Point: America’s Power Fraternity (1973) by K. Bruce Galloway and Robert Bowie Johnson, Jr. might be the loudest, crankiest one of the bunch.
Civil Unrest – The Constitution, the Military, and the Limits of Domestic Power
In recent remarks, the idea of using American cities as “training grounds” for active-duty military forces was floated. While I firmly back the President’s resolve to secure this nation, we must also be clear-eyed: there are limits that every officer—whether O-1 or O-10—must know. Crossing them is not just a political issue, but a constitutional one.
Mac Daddy: The General Who Loved Orders More Than Loyalty
Beneath the gleaming brass and West Point swagger was a man whose loyalty had clear limitations, especially when it came to the very troops who had bled for him.
John Parillo On Federalist 24 and 25
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.
Measuring the Effectiveness of Lessons and Punishments
Did we hit Iran hard enough before we stopped? This is always the question, anytime you engage in diplomacy, warfare, or a combination of the two. When it becomes necessary to do something, the question is “How much?”
The Significance of Trump’s Actions in Iran
Well, we are a republic, with a constitutionally organized separation of powers. In the USA, to start a new war, the Congress declares it after taking a proper vote.
Memorial Day 2025: Many Gave Some, Some Gave All. Never Forget
Many Gave Some, Some Gave All: Never Forget
Where There is Overt Resistance, There is Probably Covert Resistance as Well
It’s another day ending in a “Y”, so another military commander has been relieved of duty. Today’s example of TDS fueled corruption of military standards is provided by Colonel Sheyla Baez Ramirez, the Garrison Commander at Fort McCoy WI. She apparently thought it would be cute to disrespect her civilian leadership, by omitting their photographs on the chain of command board.
Taking Action To Get Our Military And Government Federal Service Back in Line: Sometimes You Have To Break A Few Eggs
Civilian authority over our military is a bedrock, non-violate must be in our constitutional republic that should under no circumstances-ever-be watered down.
Trump’s Reform Of The Military Is Necessary, Right Now: by Colonel Bill Connor US Army (Ret)
Replacing top flag officers is nothing new in American history. Under FDR, General George C. Marshall fired countless senior officers through his “plucking board” after the German invasion of Poland, prior to US involvement World War II.
A General’s Consensus
General Mark Milley called Chinese Gen. Li Zuocheng on Oct. 30, 2020, four days before the presidential election and again on Jan. 8, 2021, two days after Trump supporters marched on the U.S. Capitol.
Why Democrats Hate Hegseth
Democrats may have lost the military. In his first term, the four stars kept Trump from being the actual commander-in-chief blocking him with Milley, Mattis and Marx leading the way.
Gridiron Bucket Buster
Septuagenarian Peter Costarelli has made the journey to the home field of the Army Black Knights football team at West Point twice over the past half century but has yet to attend the granddaddy of college football – Army vs. Navy.
That will end Saturday.
What Nation Might Be Motivated To Embarrass The US With UAV Overflights?
How much defense and security do you get for a trillion dollars a year? Apparently not enough.
Screw Up-Move Up: The Continuing Promotion Of And Lack Of Accountability For Kabul’s Failed Generals Hint: I know some of them.
Afghanistan was such a disaster not only due to the preventable loss of thirteen brave Americans at the Abbey Gate but also because of the message of weakness heard around the world.
The Colonel Rides the Buffer
An Infantry Colonel’s humorous tribute to the men and women of our Armed Forces who willingly wrote that check for the amount “up to and including my life.”
None Dare Call It Sedition
A cabinet secretary or a high-ranking military officer disagreeing with the president is one thing. Working to remove him from office is another.
The Resilient A-10 Warthog: A Tale of Survival in the Face of Adversity
In the 1990s, the United States Air Force faced a critical decision: whether to retire the A-10 Thunderbolt II, affectionately known as the “Warthog,” or to modernize its fleet with more advanced, multi-role aircraft.