Cheap Drones Are America’s Open Door to Disaster

Warfare is changing before our eyes. Strategic power, once represented by large armies and sophisticated machines, has irrevocably shifted. Today, influence is wielded through cheap drones and decentralized operations. And…

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The Rise of GWOT Veterans in American Politics

The withdrawal from Afghanistan was a predictable, preventable disaster, and forced many Veterans to confront difficult questions about their service and sacrifice. Against this backdrop of uncertainty and a deeply…

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Lessons in Asymmetric Innovation: DeepSeek

In January 2025, a coalition of U.S. tech leaders-OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle, and MGX-announced "The Stargate Project," a $500 billion initiative to fortify American AI infrastructure through advanced data centers by…

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New Ranger Fitness Assessment

The fitness requirements for Ranger students is evolving, with an updated focus on functional combat fitness training. The U.S. Army Infantry School has changed the physical fitness assessment, which will…

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Budget Battle: Why Cheaper Systems Win Modern Conflicts

In modern warfare, victory doesn't favor the deepest pockets. It favors those who understand the economics of force. On January 10, 2024, the USS Gravely fired a $2 million SM-2…

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Precision, Grit, and Glory: 2025 International Sniper Competition

At Fort Bragg, the world’s top snipers went head-to-head in the 2025 U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) International Sniper Competition. Over five intense days, 21 elite teams from U.S.…

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Elite Warriors on Four Legs

In Special Operations, where precision, discipline, and resilience define success, one group of warriors remains largely unseen and unrecognized: the elite canines of the U.S. Army Special Forces. These four-legged…

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Joint Military Collaboration Strengthens National Defense

In today’s fast-evolving battlefield, working in silos is no longer an option. Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh, commander of U.S. Cyber Command, recently emphasized that joint planning among combatant commands…

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A New Era in Aircraft Modularity: OA-1K Skyraider II

We've entered a new era of aircraft modularity. To stay competitive in the ever evolving landscape of modern warfare, Air Force Special Operations Command has accepted the first missionized aircraft…

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