Remembering Lieutenant Maryk
Actor Van Johnson died today at the age of 92. A product of the Hollywood studio system of the 1940s and 50s, Mr. Johnson was often cast as the “All-American,…
Another Failed Inspection?
The Danger Room is reporting that another Air Force unit has apparently flunked its nuclear surety inspection (NSI). Sources tell the blog’s editor, Noah Shachtman, that the 90th Missile Wing…
The S-300 Arrives
Aviation Week is reporting that Russia has already begun deliveries of the S-300 air defense system to Iran. Moscow’s confirmation comes just days after U.S. defense officials reported that Tehran…
Florida-Bound?
The Congressional delegations of Florida and Virginia have been engaged in a big-money tug-of-war in recent weeks. At stake is an economic impact of $500 million a year, based on…
General Bob Kehler, the leader of Air Force Space Command
General Bob Kehler, the leader of Air Force Space Command, has an interesting take on the recent rash of nuclear inspection failures among his missile wings. According to Kehler, the…
The S-300 Saga Continues
U.S. officials are demanding answers on Russia’s reported sale of S-300 surface-to-air missiles to Iran. A senior intelligence official tells the Associated Press that the U.S. believes that Moscow is…
Scooter and Murph
Today’s Wall Street Journal reminds us that President Bush has a chance to right a wrong in the final days of his administration. The Journal is referring, of course, to…
Peace Through Strength
Byron York of NRO has a terrific read on a place that reminds us that peace through strength is more than a slogan–as long as we have the resolve to…
Precision Intelligence
Day Two of Israel’s campaign in Gaza is drawing to a close, with the IAF expanding its attacks, and ground forces preparing for a possible invasion. According to the Associated…
Carlson's Comeuppance
Retired Army Colonel Scott Carlson has been sentenced to at least four months in jail for his role in a rigged paternity test, aimed at ending the former officer’s child…