Month: November 2017

The “Missing Man Table”–complete with the offending Bible–that was recently removed from the dining facility at Patrick AFB, FL (Photo by Lt Col Steve Hyle, Ret, and posted at the…

For the second time in less than a year, there are reports of an ISIS presence along the U.S. border with Mexico. The latest claims come from Judicial Watch, which…

If you’re a J-school grad who abandoned the “profession” (and I use that term loosely) for greener pastures, be thankful.  More than likely, you’re making more money than a member…

A Theater High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) launcher.  North Korea’s growing missile threat has led some analysts to suggest a THAAD deployment on the Korean peninsula (U.S. Army photo) As Stalin…

…today’s reading assignment from Kevin Williamson at National Review.com.  As he reminds us, the only thing that prevented a massacre in Texas last night was proper security planning by organizers…

One by one, the next generation of senior military leadership is taking shape. Last week, President Obama nominated Marine Corps General Joseph Dunford to the be next Chairman of the…

As we’ve noted in recent weeks, Congress and the Administration are rushing headlong to reform the military retirement system.  Late last month, the House Armed Services Committee rejected an amendment…

David Letterman leaves The Late Show tonight, capping a 33-year career as a TV talk host.  Amid the hagiography about his comedic genius and flowery tributes to a record run…

Barely a week ago, the Defense Department increased security at military installations in the United States, amid concerns about ISIS-related threats.  Officials quickly pointed out there was no specific plot…

Author’s note: on this Memorial Day, as in year’s past, we offer a column that was first published in another forum in 2007.  As we remember: Slowly and sadly, Memorial Day…