Thomas W. Spoehr, a retired Army lieutenant general, is director of the Center for National Defense at The Heritage Foundation.
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The case of Navy SEAL Chief Petty Officer Eddie Gallagher, which ultimately resulted in the firing of Navy Secretary Richard Spencer, should have been handled… Read More
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Sir Michael Howard, a groundbreaking scholar of military history and international relations, died Nov. 30, one day after celebrating his 97th birthday. The respected British… Read More
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Many months and about $1 billion in taxpayer funds later, the U.S. Department of Defense recently announced that it had failed its second comprehensive audit,… Read More
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If you don’t believe our government is complex and inefficient, just ask presidential appointees navigating the Senate confirmation process. Under our constitutional framework, the president… Read More
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“Word to the nation: Guard zealously your right to serve in the Armed Forces, for without them, there will be no other rights to guard.”… Read More
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How prepared is the United States military to defend the American homeland, win wars abroad, and preserve freedom of commerce internationally? Marginally. “Marginal” is a… Read More
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In 1877, three men were commonly regarded as the foremost heroes of the United States: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Ulysses S. Grant. For their… Read More
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America needs to have a serious debate about the nature of its national defense and associated budget. Questions such as how the country should deal… Read More
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The Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing Tuesday on Mark Esper’s nomination to serve as secretary of defense was overdue, as was the panel’s vote… Read More
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Some are hyperventilating over reports that this year’s annual Independence Day celebration in Washington will feature remarks by President Donald Trump, military flyovers, and stationary… Read More
