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Lest We Forget

Carlo D'Este | Published: May 24, 2012 at 10:26 am

Author and historian Carlo D’Este reminds us of the significance of Memorial and why we should take a moment to remember the real meaning behind the holiday.

Special Report From Afghanistan Part 2: Is this Winning?

Pat Proctor | Published: May 22, 2012 at 6:01 pm

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Pat Proctor offers a unique “boots on the ground” perspective from his recent deployment to Afghanistan with 1st Infantry Division. This is part two of his new “Reports from Afghanistan” series.

Report From Afghanistan: Part 1: One Enemy, Many Faces

Pat Proctor | Published: April 23, 2012 at 12:53 pm

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Pat Proctor offers a unique “boots on the ground” perspective from his recent deployment to Afghanistan with 1st Infantry Division. This is part one of his new “Reports from Afghanistan” series.

MUST READ … Ralph Peters Testifies to Congress. Explains What YOU Really Need to Know About Pakistan

Ralph Peters | Published: February 08, 2012 at 6:16 pm

Armchair General Advisory Board member Ralph Peters testifies to Congress and explains what YOU really need to know about Pakistan.

What would Churchill have done about Afghanistan?

Carlo D'Este | Published: February 06, 2012 at 1:59 pm

Author and historian Carlo D’Este examines what a difference someone like Winston Churchill might make in dealing with these difficult times.

‘Act of Valor’ – Active-Duty SEALS and Live Bullets in an Action Thriller

Media Release | Published: January 31, 2012 at 11:15 am

The action-thriller Act of Valor used active-duty U.S. Navy SEALS and live ammunition during filming to create a more intense movie.

Ralph Peters: Our New, Old Defense Strategy: President Obama Resurrects Early Rumsfeld-era Priorities

Ralph Peters | Published: January 11, 2012 at 5:18 pm

Ralph Peters analyzes President Obama’s recently announced new defense plan and its ramifications on the future of U.S. security.

Gridiron ‘Heroes’ Meet Real Heroes at U.S. Army All-American Bowl

John Ingoldsby | Published: January 06, 2012 at 3:43 pm

Writer John Ingoldsby describes a meeting between some of the nation’s top 90 high school football ‘heroes’ and some real life Army ‘heroes’ prior to the U.S. Army All American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas.

What Would Churchill Have Done?

Carlo D'Este | Published: January 02, 2012 at 1:40 pm

Author and Historian Carlo D’Este examines what a difference someone like Winston Churchill might make in dealing with the current events from these difficult times including his handling of the Iraq War.

Ralph Peters: Twilight of the Drones – Recent Loss of RQ 170 In Iran a Possible Game-changer

Ralph Peters | Published: December 12, 2011 at 5:18 pm

Author Ralph Peters examines how the recent loss of an RQ 170 Spy Drone in Iran is a possible game-changer for the U.S. and its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Fleet.

A Computer Virus has Infected the U.S. Drone Fleet, ‘Wired’ Reports

Armchair General | Published: October 07, 2011 at 5:32 pm

Wired reports that a computer virus has infected the U.S. drone fleet.

Ralph Peters: ‘Stupidity Isn’t a Strategy’ – Five War on Terror Lies

Ralph Peters | Published: October 03, 2011 at 1:21 pm

Strategist Ralph Peters examines what he calls the “‘big five’ terror-age lies we hear repeated endlessly.”

Savvy Strike in Kabul: Underestimating the Taliban – Again – by Ralph Peters

Ralph Peters | Published: September 13, 2011 at 6:13 pm

By our narrow military standards, the Taliban are incompetent. But on their own turf, pursuing their own strategic goals, they’re canny, ruthless survivors. On Sept. 13, 2011, a handful of Taliban managed to paralyze Kabul – again.

Boots on the Ground – Boardgame Review

Gerald D. Swick | Published: July 31, 2011 at 10:24 pm

Worthington Games’ ‘Boots on the Ground’ boardgame of modern urban combat has its problems, but its fog of war makes players more nervous than an espresso-addicted Chihuahua.

Medal of Honor Recipient Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Arthur Petry

Armchair General | Published: July 11, 2011 at 1:25 pm

Army Ranger Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Arthur Petry of Santa Fe, New Mexico, will receive the Medal of Honor on July 12 for actions in Afghanistan.

Strategies to Defeat Sacred Causes

John Sutherland | Published: June 22, 2011 at 10:49 am

Author John Sutherland examines the strategies needed to defeat sacred causes by looking at examples including the Battles for Sudan, Jewish-Roman Wars and Wars against Napoleon.

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