Shades of Vladivostok?
A deceptive image of naval readiness: the carriers USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, USS George H.W. Bush, USS Enterprise, USS Harry Truman and USS Abraham Lincoln in port at Naval Station…
What About the White House Logs?
Five months after the murder of four Americans by terrorists in Libya, we still know precious little about the activities of the man who had the ultimate responsibility to protect…
Has Iran Crossed the Nuclear Finish Line?
In case you haven’t noticed, the Iranian nuclear issue has lost a bit of urgency in recent months. Of course, the Obama Administration has long favored negotiation over any suggestion…
Plan B for the Bomb
Water vapor (circled in red) rises from the Arak nuclear complex in Iran. This recent imagery suggests the plant is nearing operational capability, giving Tehran the “heavy water” option for…
Standing With Rand
It began as a single senator, filibustering against the President’s CIA nominee. By the time it ended, it had become a movement that, according to some, represents the future of…
The Death of Tuition Assistance, Redux
We called it almost eighteen months ago, and it looks like our prediction is coming true. This week, both the Marine Corps and the Army announced an immediate halt to…
The Last Angel
When Bataan and Corregidor surrendered in the spring of 1942, more than 75,000 Americans were captured by the Japanese. It remains the largest capitulation of U.S. military forces in our…
Show of Force
As we noted in a previous post, North Korea has been busy of late, ratcheting up tensions on the Korean Peninsula. First came Pyongyang’s latest nuclear tests; followed by the…
Black Eye
The Arc Light Memorial at Andersen AFB, Guam honors all B-52 crew members who died in Southeast Asia, including those killed in Operation Linebacker II, carried out from 18-29 December…
Closer to the Brink
Spent most of the past week traveling on business, but between planes, driving and appointments, I kept watching developments on the Korean Peninsula. Simply stated, tensions in the region are…