We Got Lucky Last Night
…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…
Outgunned
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…
Endorsing a Bad Deal
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…
Priorities
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…
Policing the ISIS Threat
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…
So Long, Letterman
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…
Rear Guard
British soldiers are marched to the rear after surrendering to the Germans at Dunkirk. Members of the rear guard delayed the German advance for a week, permitting the evacuation of…
Memorial Day
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…
The Deadliest Combination
Not bad for a group infamously described as the terrorist “jayvee” team. According to The Wall Street Journal, ISIS’s recent capture of Ramidi revealed a new level of tactical sophistication…
The Phony Commander
Fifty-eight years after its release, Bridge on the River Kwai remains one of the great war films of all time. The late Roger Ebert placed it among his Great Movies,…