A Not So Beautiful America
Harlan Ullman, The Messenger Our political system, built on separation of powers, can survive only when compromise, civility and respect of the law are intact
Day: September 25, 2023
GAO Blasts Contractor-Led F-35 Maintenance As Costly, Slow
Stephen Losey, AFT WASHINGTON — A lack of spare parts and technical data, poor training of maintainers, and a lagging effort to expand repair depots are dragging down the U.S. military’s…
Claim: Cold War History Shows Containing China Won’t Work
Sempa, AmSpectator The Soviet Union fell of its own accord, presumably, and so will China.
Why Schumer’s Surprise Nomination Votes Won’t End Tuberville Battle
The Hill Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is trying to walk a fine line with his decision to vote on a trio of military nominations and overcome Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Ala.)…
Unique Chevy Suburban Command Vehicle Delivered to NORAD
The War Zone A new custom command SUV looks set to aid a U.S. task force that responds to domestic nuclear, chemical, and biological incidents.
Suicidal Veteran Dies After No Help From VA Crisis Line
Patricia Kime, Military.com A Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General report highly critical of the Veterans Crisis Line’s handling of a suicidal veteran sparked outrage this week from…
GEN Mark Milley, Polarizing Joint Chiefs Chairman, Exits Center Stage
WaPo As the war in Ukraine approached its first anniversary, the Pentagon’s top officer, GEN Mark A. Milley, assessed the carnage that had followed Russia’s full-scale invasion: With more…
Marine Corps Seeking Intel on Reconnaissance Vehicle
Allyson Park, NatDefMag The latest update to the Marine Corps Force Design 2030 modernization plan highlights the service’s transition of light armored reconnaissance battalions to mobile…
European Commission blocks Booking’s planned acquisition of Etraveli
Booking’s brands include Booking.com, Rentalcars, Priceline and Agoda