This week, a group of Republicans are expected to introduce a resolution declaring America’s $22 trillion national debt a security threat. The resolution is being sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs … READ MORE
Defense
DOCKED: Navy Facing More Maintenance Backlogs
A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found a 28 year maintenance backlog. Just days after that scathing report, another GAO report exposed widespread Navy vehicle readiness weaknesses that have … READ MORE
Navy Sinks $1.5 Billion into Non-Operational Submarines
Since World War II, when the German U-Boats haunted the oceans with their silent lethality, submarines have been an integral part of naval warfare. The United States is no exception; … READ MORE
The Pentagon Will Never Go Cold Turkey on Spending
It’s Thanksgiving preparation time. In the case of my family, we always favor a potluck strategy as a way to take the pressure of cooking a feast off of one … READ MORE
Political Rhyming: The 116th and 99th Congresses
Speculation rises, as pundits predict what the 116th Congress will accomplish over the next two years. Some say a divided government means only more more gridlock is on the way. … READ MORE
DoD Struggles to Clean Out its Closet
If you grew up in a suburban neighborhood, then you probably remember garage sale season; a few weeks of the year when the homeowner’s association afforded everyone in the development … READ MORE
DoD Slush Fund Helps Congress Spend Without Restraint
Last week, President Trump signed an $854 billion spending package, of which $674 billion was allocated for defense. The budget, which includes a 2.6 percent pay raise for troops and … READ MORE
F-35 Program Fooling the American People
The famous phrase, “fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice shame on me” does not apply to the federal government. Or maybe it does, but officials don’t fully … READ MORE