Well, at least you can say this administration isn’t boring. Within the last day during this Christmas season the president, channeling Lord Palmerston, has announced that we are officially leaving Syria, …
December 21, 2018
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FeaturedThis Day in Military History
21 December: This Day in Military History
by Chris Carterby Chris CarterToday’s post is in honor of Lance Cpl. Ryan L. Mayhan, who was killed during combat operations in Iraq’s Anbar province on this day in 2006. The 25-year-old from Hawthorne, …
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In a move shocking to U.S. policymakers and foreign allies alike, President Trump has announced his intention to withdraw all American troops from Syria. In explaining the rather abrupt decision, …
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FeaturedMilitary and PoliceNational Security
Weekly Ops Briefing: Afghanistan Peace Talks, U.S. Airstrikes Intensify in Somalia, Hajin Fighting, Japanese to Buy More F-35s, Yemen Ceasefire
We live in a busy world with a lot of information being thrown at you. Don’t feel overwhelmed. OpsLens will give you a weekly briefing on the major stories you …
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Following America’s withdrawal from Syria, I reported that Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis’s influence in the White House may be waning. It appears, however, that I was a bit too …
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Back in 2014, the global health community was slow to respond to a rapidly spreading and evolving Ebola outbreak. In the years since, fingers have been pointed every which way, …
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There is a case in the news that should attract some notice for many readers of this column. Both readers who once wore a military uniform and those concerned with …
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FeaturedMilitary and PoliceOpinionPolitics
Another Leftist Educational Institution Disrespects ICE
by Steve Pomperby Steve PomperLeftist activists are so much more virtuous, radiate integrity, and are just plain better than you or me. At least, this third-year student, Alex Romero, at the Seattle University (SU) …
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FeaturedMilitary and Police
SECDEF Mattis Leaving Trump Administration
by Katie Begleyby Katie BegleyDefense Secretary Jim Mattis will be stepping down from his position as leader of the Department of Defense next February. President Donald Trump tweeted the announcement after receiving a letter of …