by Dave Patterson | Dec 19, 2023 | Articles, Military Affairs, Opinion
In an apparent effort to exacerbate the division running rife in America, the Pentagon again raised its fist, defying congressional intent — this time, slating the removal of an Arlington National Cemetery monument dedicated in 1914 by President Woodrow Wilson...
by Dave Patterson | Oct 6, 2023 | Articles, Good Reads, Intelligence, Opinion
Recent reporting reveals Americans employed by the departments of State and Defense are working on behalf of Iran. Even more troubling is that, in one case, the suspected friend of Iran still has a high position in a Pentagon office managing America’s most...
by Dave Patterson | Sep 13, 2023 | Articles, Military Affairs, Opinion
Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) have taken notable exception to recent Pentagon policy positions. The US Department of Defense (DOD) has been in a tizzy over Tuberville’s legitimate hold on flag and general officers’ nominations. But is it a state...
by Dave Patterson | Sep 1, 2023 | Articles, Good Reads, Military Affairs, Opinion
As the days tick down to Sept. 30, when Congress is required to pass FY2024 defense authorization and appropriations bills, eliminating woke policies from the Pentagon is a sticking point. Conceding that no one expects Congress to do its job and approve funding...
by Dave Patterson | Aug 14, 2023 | Articles, Good Reads, Military Affairs, Opinion
The woke Pentagon tries to slip around the law, and one US senator says not so fast. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) is trying to hold the Department of Defense accountable to the statutes that govern it. The DOD wasn’t happy with the US Supreme Court’s decision in...