Category: American Military

June 17, 2008 was a huge day in the life and time of America’s demented old lefty from Pennsylvania, the dishonorable John Murtha, Democrat, of course. To begin with, this corrupt anti-American celebrated his 76th birthday.

I guess out on Lake Blowbegone, patriotism isn’t kosher? Keillor just seems, nose in the air, to find all that lowborn patriotism so woefully gauche. At least, one might get that impression by reading the attack penned by Garrison Keillor …

On the weekend when America finds her citizens taking just a little time out of their cluttered and busy lives to pause and memorialize the sacrifice of those who have served and protected us all, the media always sees fit …

This weekend, there are millions of Americans ready to celebrate the adventures of Indiana Jones. There are those talking of American Idol winner David Cook. Many are excited about race car driver Danica Patrick’s upcoming attempt to take the Indianapolis …

Every time Memorial Day and Veterans Day comes around my mind goes to the many times I’ve attended parades and special observances put on by the cities in our area and the various veterans organizations. Several of those times my …

Over the past few months, several factors have contributed to what appears to be a renewed focus by the Bush administration on the war in Afghanistan. Of course, the ongoing violence in Iraq is still center stage at the White …

It cannot be said for sure if Bill Vaughan’s is tongue-in-cheek or dark humor. However, there is no doubt that patriotism has lost much of its fervor due to lack of faith on governments which run the country. Young men …

I vividly remember my father sometime in 1980 (he was 70 years old at the time) cursing at the television when the Iranians were parading American hostages through the streets. My father was a quiet, reserved man that I never …

While liberals, Democrats and members of the news media openly showed distain for Rumsfeld when he served as President George W. Bush’s top military commander, the Chinese military hierarchy viewed him as an innovator, especially when it comes to military …

As the leader of the free world, the United States has a responsibility to lead. This has been our reality as a nation since the 1940s. As such, we need a well-funded military. Today, however, our military forces are desperately …

Recently, the U.S. military outfitted team leaders in the legendary 4/9 infantry with new Land Warrior gear for use on the battlefield. The gear, 15 years in development, is a system of devices designed to increase a soldier’s awareness, mobility …

Since 2001, Congress has provided the Department of Defense with hundreds of billions of dollars in supplemental and annual appropriations for military operations in support of the Global War on Terrorism.

Adding to the growing mountain of evidence that Barack Obama either intensely dislikes the very country of which he wants to be elected president, or at the very least surrounds himself with those who do, news is breaking that one …

The Future Combat System (FCS) program — which comprises 14 weapons systems and a state-of-the-art information network — is the centerpiece of the Army’s effort to transition to a lighter, more agile, and more capable combat force.

Our inimical lich of a House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was at it again last week, subtly sabotaging our military’s efforts in Iraq, potentially demoralizing and compromising our troops in a transparent election year political ploy. On April 4, Pelosi admonished …