Kill Misty for Me, Redux
More than two years ago, we noted Congressional attempts to kill a classified, multi-billion dollar intelligence satellite program purportedly nicknamed “Misty.” Democratic Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon was the leader…
Rearranging the Deck Chairs
If you believe the tabloids, it’s just a matter of time before Katie Couric vacates the anchor chair at the CBS Evening News. Standing in the check-out line at the…
The Wrong Approach?
There’s little doubt that Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have become “darlings” of the modern battlefield. With their ability to loiter and provide persistent, real-time surveillance across wide areas, UAV systems…
And You Think Your Power Bill is Bad?
Over at the National Security Agency (NSA), the problem isn’t paying the bill, it’s making sure the agency has enough juice to power all of its computers, comm gear, and…
The Forgotten Flag Raisers
Last Friday, we noted renewed efforts to locate the remains of Marine Corps combat photographer William Genaust. Sergeant Genaust disappeared in a cave on Iwo Jima in early March 1945,…
Relentless Pursuit of Truth Department
We continue to follow the case of Air Force Major Jill Metzger, the personnel officer whose “abduction” Kyrgyzstan last year touched off an international incident. About weeks ago, various media…
Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory
John Hinderaker at Powerline has a timely summary on Congressional Democrats’ continued investment in the strategy of defeat. He found a recent article in The Hill, which suggests that a…
Today's Reading Assignment
Newt Gingrich, in the Washington Times, on the “Warnings From Gaza.” A couple of salient paragraphs are excerpted below. Mr. Gingrich’s critique is hardly new, but it is certainly relevant:…
Absorbing the Hard Lessons
Thirteen years ago this month, an Air Force B-52 crashed while rehearsing for an air show at Fairchild AFB, near Spokane, Washington. All four crew members aboard the aircraft were…
Just Like Clockwork
You’ll find a pair of interesting at timely reads at two of our favorite blogs on intelligence-related issues, Kent’s Imperative and Arms Control Wonk. The latter blog is the work…