Articles by Brian Slattery

For Marines, Forces Shrink as Responsibilities Grow

Brian Slattery | October 04, 2013

The President recently directed Marines to be stationed at diplomatic locations in volatile regions of the world, as part of a response to the Benghazi… Read More

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China Rising, U.S. Sinking Without Subs

Brian Slattery | September 11, 2013

Tomorrow, the House Armed Services Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee will hold a hearing titled “Undersea Warfare Capabilities and Challenges.” As the Navy and Congress… Read More

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Obama’s Goals in Syria Remain Unclear

Brian Slattery | September 04, 2013

Red lines work only when they are red. This is one of the foreign policy lessons President Obama has not learned. The President has had… Read More

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U.S. Fleet Shrinks as China and India Build New Aircraft Carriers

Brian Slattery | August 21, 2013

India launched its new aircraft carrier last week, the 37,500-ton INS Vikrant. In response, a state-run Chinese newspaper called for more carriers in the People’s… Read More

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Sustaining the Navy Surface Fleet

Brian Slattery | August 01, 2013

The House Armed Services Readiness and Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittees are holding a joint hearing today to discuss the future of the Navy’s surface… Read More

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Sexual Assault: Women in Congress, Military Argue for Restraint

Brian Slattery | July 30, 2013

Senators Kelly Ayotte (R–NH) and Claire McCaskill (D–MO) and a number of retired female military officers recently urged restraint in changing the military justice system… Read More

Egypt: Marines on Standby

Brian Slattery | July 03, 2013

U.S. Marines from Morón, Spain, have been moved to the U.S. base in Sigonella, Italy, to station more forces closer to Egypt as a response… Read More

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The National Guard, Supporting Local Efforts in Tornado Relief

Brian Slattery | May 31, 2013

In response to the tornado that struck the Moore, Oklahoma, area last week, the National Guard mobilized 250 personnel to assist state and local response… Read More

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President Wishes Away Terrorism

Brian Slattery | May 23, 2013

Today, President Obama acknowledged the myriad terrorist threats around the world during his remarks at the National Defense University. Yet his description was much rosier… Read More

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Military: Furloughs Won’t Solve Long-Term Concerns

Brian Slattery | May 15, 2013

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has announced that the 800,000 civilian Department of Defense (DOD) employees scheduled for furloughs will take only 11 days without… Read More

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