For most of American military history, tactical excellence has commanded the most attention, and battles are remembered by their maneuvers, Continue Reading
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Operation Epic Fury: Know the Enemy
The author of this article prefers to remain anonymous. This list was compiled manually from publicly available government reports, court findings, Continue Reading
The Coup That Redrew Iran’s Future
Introduction Considering the recent unpleasantness in Iran, it seems to be the proper time to ask, “How did we get to where we are today with Continue Reading
When Washington Came for Maduro
In early 2026, the world watched as the United States carried out one of the most dramatic foreign operations in decades: the capture of Venezuelan Continue Reading
The 2025 National Security Strategy and the Return of American Focus
In November 2025, the United States released a new National Security Strategy (NSS) that marks a decisive break from decades of post–Cold War Continue Reading
Opening Pandora’s Box
Editor’s Note: What follows is a preview of The Adler Compound—a grounded military thriller by veteran author Andy Barker that leans hard into Continue Reading
Shanghai Strings and the American Press Puppet Show
If you want to understand what’s happening in the United States, stop staring at the crowd shots and start staring at the wiring diagram. The chanting Continue Reading
Some Promises are Written in Blood
Witnessing 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express I recently had the honor of attending a play titled 11 Days: The Story of Operation Continue Reading
What an Iranian Collapse Might Mean for U.S. Military Posture
For decades, US military posture in the Middle East has been shaped around a single assumption: Iran is a hostile but stable state. That assumption Continue Reading
The Women Who Searched the Storm
In 2004, the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) (Special Operations Capable), or SOC, deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom Continue Reading
Just Shave or Just Breathe
“Just Shave!” (A compilation from first-person accounts) “I’ve never had the luxury of thinking shaving was no big deal. For me, it starts Continue Reading
The Whiplash Doctrine: America’s Signals in a Hot World
By Calder M. Serba There’s a particular kind of quiet that exists just inside a perimeter fence. Not peace. Not safety. Something thinner than Continue Reading