military readiness

145 pieces tagged “military readiness”, newest first.

With McSally defeated, the Air Force's A-10 has lost is best advocate in Congress.

John J. Bastiat

Why Our Military Forces Aren't Ready for Prime Time

A new report indicates that our military would struggle to fight stronger foes like Russia and China.

Harold Hutchison

Hurricane Michael Demonstrates the Need for More F-22 Raptors

No F-22s were lost to the hurricane, but the storm illustrates why more planes are needed.

Harold Hutchison

The Real Boost the Marine Corps Needs

"The few" need to be not-so-few, and they need the best gear they can get.

Harold Hutchison

With More Divisions, the Army Can Win

This is an armed service that has been asked to do a lot, yet this service is often stretched thin.

Charles Paige

Evaluating Women in Combat

Defense Secretary James Mattis says "the jury is still out" on whether it's a good idea.

Harold Hutchison

Air Force Expansion Is Only a Beginning

We'd still have less than half the number of fighter squadrons than at the end of the Cold War.

The Editors

Army No Longer a Social Engineering Guinea Pig

No more mandatory transgender training in the U.S. Army. The focus will be on readiness.

Arnold Ahlert

The Diversity Racket

The Left's efforts to eviscerate meritocracy in favor of "inclusion" is reaching metastatic levels.

National Security Desk

Ballooning Costs May Force USAF to Cut F-35 Orders

The estimated cost of maintaining the top-of-the-line fighter jet may preclude its usefulness.

Harold Hutchison

Trump Chooses Readiness for Real War Over Culture War

The president issued a directive for transgender troops that provides a workable compromise.

Mark Alexander

Military Academies: The Leftist Agenda Persists

There was, and remains, no better place to implement leftist social engineering.

Harold Hutchison

Getting the Troops in Shape Is Priority Number One

There's good news and bad news when it comes to military readiness and preparedness.

Todd Johnson

American Military Tech Is Being Cloned by Our Foes

The Iranian drone shot down in Israeli airspace was based on ours. And that's not the only example.

Todd Johnson

The Nuclear Posture Review Brings Military Readiness

Trump's new policies set a welcome course after eight years of Obama's malfeasance.

Harold Hutchison

Staying With New START Is a Sucker's Bet

Russian cheating on the deal warrants rethinking it. The good news is that's already begun.

Todd Johnson

A Welcome National Security Strategy

Updated for the first time in 10 years, the NDS marks the priorities of the Trump administration.

Todd Johnson

Restoring Military Readiness Will Take Time and Money

The branches are struggling with old equipment and too few, too mediocre recruits. Can Trump fix it?

Todd Johnson

Better Preparing the U.S. Military

A recent study on lack of readiness shines a light on the needed changes Trump can bring.

Nate Jackson

Military's Trans-formation Draws Nigh

Another judge rules in favor of Obama's social engineering in the military. It's a bad idea.