Thomas W. Spoehr, a retired Army lieutenant general, is director of the Center for National Defense at The Heritage Foundation.
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America is experiencing two critical shortages at the same time: new school teachers and volunteers for the military. The shortage of teachers is more specific… Read More
SocietyCommentary
When contemplating the greatest threats to American national security, an aggressive Communist China or expansionist Russia properly come to mind. However, there’s another threat closer… Read More
SecurityCommentary
On Wednesday, the U.S. Army turns 248 years old. It was born by congressional resolution even before America was a nation. The words “This we… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Based on reports that more than 80 of the 700 defendants charged in the aftermath of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot had a… Read More
EducationCommentary
Based on allegations of sex abuse at the hands of instructors, Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., late last year called on the Pentagon to “shut down”… Read More
EconomyCommentary
As of Wednesday, it’s been 1,143 days since workers across the country were sent home in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
A 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard is accused of stealing and releasing hundreds of top-secret documents containing sensitive intelligence on the Russia-Ukraine… Read More
EconomyCommentary
When discussing budgets, President Joe Biden often uses a quote that he attributes to his father: “Don’t tell me what you value. Show me your… Read More
SecurityCommentary
In early 2021, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin fired all the members of 42 separate defense advisory boards and suspended operation of the panels until the… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Fiscal year 2023 is projected to be the most difficult year for military recruiting since the inception of the all-volunteer force in 1973. Every branch… Read More
