[April 25, 2026] Here is an interesting observation that I don’t really understand. When I was in the U.S. Army, I noticed that being a Soldier had a differential impact on men and a particularly significant impact on racial minority men. This is a good news story. For example, black men, particularly from the rural Deep South (like… Read More »
[April 24, 2026] Victor Davis Hanson just dropped a brutal truth bomb on Europe, and it’s about time someone did. Europe has lost the ball on being a reliable ally; a sad departure from their past bravery and willingness to go toe-to-toe with enemies of the West. The question now: Is NATO dead weight? In Operation Epic Fury,… Read More »
[April 21, 2026] Here are some practical, actionable ideas to immerse yourself in the U.S. Army’s culture before enlisting. The Army has a distinct mix of formal elements (ranks, customs, courtesies, core values) and informal elements (unwritten rules, humor, jargon, unit pride, “Hooah” mindset, and a strong emphasis on hierarchy, teamwork, and resilience). This article gives more tips… Read More »
[April 18, 2026] It was early in my third combat tour in Iraq, late 2010. My boss, a Brigadier General in the Engineers, called me into his office for a quick discussion. Four detainees had escaped from Camp Cropper, the U.S. military’s main detainee camp near Baghdad International Airport—BIAP. I was Chief of Staff for Engineers under United… Read More »
[April 15, 2026] I discovered that Soldiers who can grind out their duties under tough U.S. Army Commanders repeatedly say the same thing: it was the hardest job of their lives, but they did the best work they ever produced. Even after brutal feedback or sudden exits, they look back and admit the pressure they were under forged… Read More »
[April 14, 2026] Elon Musk has been blunt: the American formal education system is failing. It’s outdated, inefficient, and increasingly captured by ideology. For years, he’s pointed out its core problems and pushed practical fixes. Here’s what he says is wrong and how to fix it. The factory assembly line model is the biggest flaw. Schools group kids… Read More »
[April 9, 2026] In the US Army, people argue over which rank is the best. While there is significant internal debate, most of us know where the rubber meets the road and are not shy about telling the truth about which rank is the most valuable — the one at the point where decisions are carried out. What… Read More »
[April 8, 2026] In preparing for and surviving the U.S. Army, you need to be also thinking about what job you might want to do. Other than simply wanting to be “in the Army,” it’s useful to consider a future job before you sign a contract. Ask yourself, “What are the jobs that match my skills and personal… Read More »
[April 6, 2026] This is one of the most precise dissections of the liberal progressive mind you will ever hear. In a post on X, M.A. Rothman lays out Melanie Phillips’ argument explaining why Western Leftists side with Islamic savages. Phillips starts with the core self-deception: “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧, 𝘐’𝘮 𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦… Read More »
[April 4, 2026] No more free rides on America’s military muscle. For 50 years, America kept the Strait of Hormuz open with Navy ships, planes, and blood. James E. Thorne at @DrJStrategy has written an insightful article that lays out President Trump’s hard lesson for Europe regarding the war on Iran. Read it. Here are a few of… Read More »