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The Declining State of the U.S. Military
It seems fitting that the Heritage Foundation released its latest Index of U.S. Military Strength just before Halloween. It makes for some scary reading. It's easy to assume that our military will always be prepared to not only defend our shores, but to protect our allies and interests worldwide. Indeed, to suggest otherwise might seem unnecessarily pessimistic. But wishful thinking doesn't keep you safe — doing the hard work to remain prepared does. You can't do that if you don't examine our actual state of readiness, and that's what the editors of the 2016 edition of the index have done.
Hey, Look — Boots on the Ground in Syria
Putting American lives on the line for missions he doesn't believe in.
From 'No Boots on the Ground' to 'Direct Action'
Ash Carter lays out a shift in Obama's "smart power" strategy.
Good Bye, Old Man...
A tribute to my father -- Blue Skies and Tailwinds! Until we meet again...
Crime Seen: States Respond to Abortion Wrongs
It looks like Texas is seceding — from Planned Parenthood! The second largest state in America is making the biggest statement on Cecile Richards's group this week, by shedding the organization's lucrative Medicaid contract. Governor Greg Abbott (R), who is following in his predecessor's pro-life boot steps, announced the move [Monday] — the same day that a federal judge blocked Louisiana's efforts to do the same.
Coach's Challenge: Pray Under Pressure
When the Bremerton High School football team takes the field tonight, the loudest cheers will be for the coach. After a public spat over game day prayer, Joe Kennedy has picked up plenty of fans — and not just from conservatives. The former Marine has become a statewide hero after refusing to back down from his seven-year tradition of thanking God at every game. And while he never asked his players to join him, they wanted to. The midfield kneel became part of the team's identity until this year, when Coach Kennedy was told to stop praying or *start* finding a new job.
What Does Obama Aim to Accomplish in Afghanistan?
He's putting American lives on the line for a war he's tired of fighting.
Pin the Tale on the Donkey
There were plenty of takeaways from [Tuesday] night's Democratic presidential debate, but the biggest may be how much conservatives have to be grateful for. On a Las Vegas stage, Americans heard from five liberals bent on furthering the agenda that's put our nation on the financial, moral, and international brink. Together, they showed no remorse for the misguided policies of the Obama administration — and instead seemed to apologize that the president's radicalism didn't go far enough.
'God Bless the Military'? Outrageous!
Mikey Weinstein's Military Religious Freedom Foundation is at it again.
Blessed Assurance: Message Is Fine...
God isn't the enemy, but He's sure been treated like one on some military installations. At Marine Corps Base Hawaii, activists have one mission: booting God from base. But thanks to commanding officer Sean Killeen, it won't happen without a fight. For weeks, a secular group with nothing better to do than harass the military has demanded that a sign come down that says, "God bless the military, their families, and the civilians who work with them."
Will Bergdahl Walk Free — Again?
An officer comes to Bergdahl's defense by calling for no punishment.
Condemned if You Do: Sgt. Charles Martland
We should all want our troops in Afghanistan to intervene to stop the rape of boys, right? Surely, we don't want our U.S. Army to act like morally neutered crew members of the Starship Enterprise from the famed Star Trek TV series. Those fictional time and space travelers had a Prime Directive that forbade them from interfering in the development of less technologically advanced beings they encountered as they went "where no man had gone before."
Army Puts Charles in Discharge
In the Obama military, you can celebrate immorality — but you can't confront it. That's the lesson the Army is trying to teach the Green Beret's Charles Martland. A hero by both record and reputation, Sergeant First Class Martland is about to lose his career over something that any parent or decent American would have done: intervene in the violent rape of an innocent boy. When Martland confronted the attacker (a member of the Afghan police), the rapist laughed off the soldier's horror, insisting it was "just a boy."