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The War That Never Was”–An alternative history grounded in the real NATO, Part I

October 15, 2025 by David T. Cloft

An alternative history built from the true Balkans laboratory that almost ignited something far larger.

Categories Defense, Foreign News/Policy, Military, U.S. News/Policy Tags NATO, Russia Threat, Warfighting 2 Comments

More Brass Than Backbone: The Generals Who Sold Out the Army

September 18, 2025 by David T. Cloft

The U.S. Army has lost its edge — not because of the troops, but because of the brass. There are now more general officers on active duty than there are infantry companies in the field. Think about that

Categories Defense, Foreign News/Policy, Military, National Security Tags Topheavy Leadership, Warfighting 2 Comments

Air Defense in the Shadows: Why ADA Deserves a Second Look

July 17, 2025 by David T. Cloft

In the Army’s culture of combat arms prestige and tactical bravado, few branches fly under the radar quite like Air Defense Artillery (ADA). While not the most neglected, nor the flashiest, ADA has long carried the reputation of being a “quiet” branch — literally and figuratively.

Categories Military, National Security, Warfare Tags Air Defense, Warfighting 2 Comments

Silent Night, Shattered Faith: Betrayal in Iraq on Christmas 2010

December 27, 2024 by David T. Cloft

Christmas 2010 at Camp Victory in Baghdad wasn’t a celebration of peace or goodwill—it was a bitter reminder of betrayal.

Categories Defense, Foreign News/Policy, Military, U.S. News/Policy, Warfare Tags Military Service, Warfare, Warfighting Leave a comment

Pizza Box Origami of Death: Australia’s Cardboard Drones Strike Fear on the Battlefield

September 25, 2024 by David T. Cloft

Low-cost drones are delivering devastating effects on the battlefield, with a 75+ mile range and a cost under $600. 

Categories Military, Science & Tech, Technology, Warfare Tags Drones, Technology, Warfighting 1 Comment

When Will the Air Force Academy’s Alumni Association Confront the DEI Nemesis? By Scott Sturman

June 1, 2024 by American Citizen

Service academies have few safeguards to mitigate the implementation and prioritization of programs, however disruptive and destructive.

Categories Biden, Culture, Defense, Government, Military, Morals, Politics, U.S. News/Policy Tags Air Force Academy, Defense Readiness, DEI, Service Academies, USAFA, Warfighting, Woke Military 4 Comments

The Army-West Point Class of 1997: Forged in Combat

May 25, 2024 by David T. Cloft

Our journey would take us to the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq, where some of our finest would make the ultimate sacrifice.

Categories Education, Foreign News/Policy, Government, Inspiration, Military, Society, Warfare Tags Army Officers, Military, Military Career, Warfighting, West Point 1 Comment

Part 4: How Civil War 2.0 would begin; The Looming Threat of Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP): A Modern Concern

April 19, 2024 by David T. Cloft

The world today faces a looming threat that transcends traditional notions of warfare and conflict: the electromagnetic pulse (EMP).

Categories Biden, Energy, Foreign News/Policy, Government, Science, Technology, U.S. News/Policy, Warfare Tags EMP, Technology, Warfighting 1 Comment

Unlocking Wisdom: Embracing the Unknown in Decision Making

February 29, 2024 by David T. Cloft

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.” ~Sun Tzu

Categories Culture, Foreign News/Policy, Government, History, Military, Politics, Warfare Tags history, Military, strategy, Sun Tau, Warfare, Warfighting 1 Comment

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