For the past two decades, the United States has acted and taken the lead in both humanitarian and military campaigns around the world. With recent news that Turkey (America’s “ally”) is now attacking ISIS targets, the war on ISIS has turned a corner. Unfortunately, the turn being made is a wrong one. The other half … More America’s Attitude: “We Must Do Something”
The report written and signed by over 100 generals & retired admirals is well over a year old at this point, but it bears repeating. School lunches are making children fat & will make it very difficult for the military to fill its ranks in the coming years. Reports from multiple news sources & even … More The Future Recruits Will Be Too Fat
As a preface, this post is not backed by any facts or evidence, it is merely a thought/opinion that will hopefully make sense upon reaching the conclusion. The recent news that the Chinese stock market is going through wild & somewhat unexpected swings this week has come as a shock; to a few in the … More Chinese Stock Market & U.S. Cyber Command
With the FBI still investigating the extent of the Office of Personnel Management cyber attack on federal & contracted employee records, it seems the blame game has already started. Let me alter that statement just a little bit: “the game of dodging responsibility” has begun. OPM Director Katherine Archuleta was questioned in front of a … More The OPM Leak & Blame Game
With recent reports from multiple defense news sites and first reported on ‘war is boring’ at medium.com, the F-35 was placed in to a simulated dogfight with an F-16 and lost. Not only did the F-35 lost, it lost despite being given every conceivable advantage. With no weapons attached on the F-35 and the F-16 carrying … More Where is the Marine Corps F-35 Cheerleader?
With other blogs that I have posted regarding China’s growing influence, the F-35 that will never meet its intended capabilities, and the future of Iraq talking about The Pope may seem a bit out in left field. The remarks that The Pope made in regards to the defense industry & it’s workers decision to be … More The Pope and Influence
China has always been a nation of enormous resources (military, social) and endless ambition. Imperial China rivaled Europe but was cut short due to its citizens becoming addicted to opium that was introduced by other nations. However, despite an influx of narcotics and repeated incursions by other nations, the strength & desire for power never left … More China’s Ambitions and Motives
With conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan drawing down, the American military needs to come to grips with the fact that it can’t tackle multiple conflicts overseas at the same time. The American populace has been calling for an end to the wars in Iraq & Afghanistan and will not permit another large-scale engagement, according to … More A Shrinking Force
The Joint Special Operations Command is an enormous organization within the military establishment and has seen fervent activity & growth under President Barack Obama. With American military bases in hundreds of countries, a budget that rivals that of small nations, and tactic acceptance from both the Legislative & Executive branches of government it is a … More Limitations of JSOC
The Lockheed Martin f-35, joint strike fighter was a weapons platform that would revolutionize America’s air fleet. Or so the good people in the marketing department would have you believe. Based upon news interviews with defense analysts and even members of Congress, the jet fighter that claims to be a jack of all trades is … More Why the F-35 still Exists
Thoughts on The Military & Agencies who Support Them 