Great Moments in Journalism, Redux
If you’re a J-school grad who abandoned the “profession” (and I use that term loosely) for greener pastures, be thankful. More than likely, you’re making more money than a member…
Outgunned
A Theater High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) launcher. North Korea’s growing missile threat has led some analysts to suggest a THAAD deployment on the Korean peninsula (U.S. Army photo) As Stalin…
We Got Lucky Last Night
…today’s reading assignment from Kevin Williamson at National Review.com. As he reminds us, the only thing that prevented a massacre in Texas last night was proper security planning by organizers…
Priorities
One by one, the next generation of senior military leadership is taking shape. Last week, President Obama nominated Marine Corps General Joseph Dunford to the be next Chairman of the…
Endorsing a Bad Deal
As we’ve noted in recent weeks, Congress and the Administration are rushing headlong to reform the military retirement system. Late last month, the House Armed Services Committee rejected an amendment…
So Long, Letterman
David Letterman leaves The Late Show tonight, capping a 33-year career as a TV talk host. Amid the hagiography about his comedic genius and flowery tributes to a record run…
Policing the ISIS Threat
Barely a week ago, the Defense Department increased security at military installations in the United States, amid concerns about ISIS-related threats. Officials quickly pointed out there was no specific plot…
Memorial Day
Author’s note: on this Memorial Day, as in year’s past, we offer a column that was first published in another forum in 2007. As we remember: Slowly and sadly, Memorial…
Rear Guard
British soldiers are marched to the rear after surrendering to the Germans at Dunkirk. Members of the rear guard delayed the German advance for a week, permitting the evacuation of…
The Phony Commander
Fifty-eight years after its release, Bridge on the River Kwai remains one of the great war films of all time. The late Roger Ebert placed it among his Great Movies,…