Tag Archives: National Security & Defense
The Prisoner of Gen. Petraeus
By firing a fighting general, beloved of his troops, Obama just took upon himself full responsibility for the McChrystal Plan.
Let the Big Dogs Run
Gen. McChrystal is a great warrior who made a mistake by giving access to an ultra-leftist hippie magazine.
‘General’ Madness
Set aside for a moment how inconceivable it is that an article in Rolling Stone magazine could be the cause of anyone being fired...
The Afghan Conundrum
Beyond beyond indecision in Kabul, there is indecision in Washington...
Whether He Likes It or Not, Obama Must Command
We didn't need this, and Barack Obama didn't, either. But he wanted the job, and now he must command.
Obama vs. the U.S. Army
The president's decision to fire McChrystal may prove both unwise and costly...
McChrystal Told the Truth
Gen. McChrystal’s interview with Rolling Stone shows how the White House is undercutting the military in Afghanistan.
Obama Trades Security for Popularity
President Obama’s re-booting of foreign policy makes for a more dangerous world.
Tanker War Set to Resume
Boeing is the best bet for the contract to build aerial tankers for the Pentagon.
The Grateful Soldier
On D-Day, let’s remember those who fought for our freedom.
Remember and Celebrate D-Day
The price of freedom is not free.
Obama Intelligence Failures Behind Blair Resignation
Dennis Blair, director of National Intelligence, was cut off at every turn by the White House and Justice Department
Remembering Wars and Warriors
Since America became a nation, four of her greatest generals have served two terms as president.
NYC Imam Needs Deporting
Iman Rauf, behind plans for a Ground Zero mosque, is the kind of subversive alien who should be scrutinized for ideological exclusion.
Gays in the Military
For war veterans, the debate over "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" boils down to one thing: success in combat.
New Network Unites Families of Fallen Heroes
Families United is launching an online registry of fallen service members and their family networks.
The National Gold Star Registry
Families United is launching an online registry of fallen service members and their family networks.
$3 Billion Defense Earmark Pits Dems Against Obama
Congress set to vote on jet engine for the F-35 that the Pentagon says it doesn’t want.
Members Crossing Party Lines on DADT Repeal
Both parties are uncomfortable moving forward before a review of the consequences of repealing "Don't Ask Don't Tell."
Napolitano’s Inept Homeland Security Department
Janet Napolitano refuses to face up to who the enemy really is.
Obama’s Wasteful Spending Trumps National Security
Obama Administration is cutting back on national security programs while running up trillions in debt.
Top New York Cop Dismisses Big Brother Concerns Over Cameras
As calls mounted last week for placing more cameras in New York City public areas, NYPD Commissioner addresses privacy concerns.
Obama’s Nuclear Cuts Could Prove Dangerous
The new START treaty leaves unsettled the question of the huge Russian advantage in nuclear weapons.
SEAL McCabe Opens Up About the Trial
After not guilty verdict, Navy SEAL will return to his unit.
Prosecution’s Star Witness in SEAL Case Discredited
Officer who testified that he saw McCabe hit terrorist has motive for false accusations.
BREAKING: Navy SEAL McCabe Found Not Guilty
Matthew McCabe acquitted on charges of assaulting terrorist.
Obama’s Intel Changes Make U.S. Less Secure
Key congressman says the Obama Administration has suspended key intelligence-gathering techniques.
SEAL Defense Can Prove Terrorist’s Wounds Self-Inflicted
Opening statements and testimony of terrorist are heard on day two of Navy SEAL Matthew McCabe's court martial.
Motion to Dismiss Trial of Navy SEAL Denied
Proceedings began Monday at Norfolk Naval Base for Petty Officer Matthew McCabe.
Last Navy SEAL Court Martial Begins
Iraqi terrorist will not testify in person in Norfolk court martial.
A Vietnam War Lesson
On this 35th anniversary of that event, Mr. Obama and his advisors would be wise to remember where the Vietnam War was really lost.
A Vietnam War Lesson
On this 35th anniversary of that event, Mr. Obama and his advisors would be wise to remember where the Vietnam War was really lost.
Marine Vets Denounce Naming Battleship for John Murtha
Outrage is a mild word to describe the reaction to the naming by two well-known Marine Corps veterans who served in Vietnam, like Murtha.
Osama Is No Chessmaster in Iraq
Al Qaeda's mistake was bringing foreign terrorists into Iraq, stoking local resentment.
Prosecution of Navy SEALs Unraveling
Testimony from terrorist suspect insufficient to prove incident.
Navy SEAL Found Not Guilty
The first of three Navy SEALs accused of abusing a terrorist was cleared of all charges this morning.
Democrats Change Tune on Iraq
Democrats who savaged Gen. Petraeus over Iraq surge in 2007 now say Iraq policy is a success.
A ‘Tactical Pause’ in Afghanistan
This "realignment" gives the insurgents a breather they don't deserve.
A ‘Tactical Pause’ in Afghanistan
This "realignment" gives the insurgents a breather they don't deserve.
Administration Keeps New York Trial for KSM on the Table
Sign the Human Events petition to stop Holder.
Obama’s Nuclear Foreign Fallacy
New policy imposes limitations on how the U.S. can respond to attacks.
Obama Curbing U.S. Nuclear Arsenal
Unilateral action criticized as sending the wrong signal.
Taking Down the Taliban Narco-Insurgency
Breaking the insurgency requires more than seven U.S. Marines and Afghan national security force battalions.
Taking Down the Taliban Narco-Insurgency
Breaking the insurgency requires more than seven U.S. Marines and Afghan national security force battalions.
Navy SEALs Defended on ‘Glenn Beck’ Show
Judge Napolitano and Lt. Gen. (Ret.) McInerney defend Navy SEALs on "Glenn Beck Show."
Do Soldiers Read?
U.S. troops are prolific readers, even while in battle zones.
Do Soldiers Read?
U.S. troops are prolific readers, even while in battle zones.
Do Soldiers Read?
U.S. troops are prolific readers, even while in battle zones.
New START Treaty Not a Big Deal
President Bush made more significant cuts in nuclear warheads in 2002 treaty with Russia.
Navy SEAL McCabe Passes Polygraph
Courts martial still loom for SEALs who captured terrorist.
U.S. Israel Dust-Up
Obama's Mideast policies are making the region more dangerous.
Pentagon Split Over Gays in Military
Adm. Mullen and Defense Secretary Gates say they don’t know impact of policy change.
Obama Administration Moving on Nuclear Weapons Talks
Obama's administration is boosting efforts to gain credibility before hosting a nuclear security summit in Washington next month.
Ending Opium Trade Key to Victory in Afghanistan
Marines lead the fight against the opium-financed Taliban fighters in southern Afghanistan.
Will Congress Lose Afghanistan Like It Lost Vietnam?
A Marine father’s letter to his Marine Afghanistan-bound son.
USMC Tea Partiers?
If you want to organize, we’re standing by to help.
USMC Tea Partiers?
If you want to organize, we’re standing by to help.
Gates’ Bad Bet on F-35
Air Force 800 fighters short by 2024, F-35 still two million hours away.
Obama’s Strategy Aiming At a “Tie” in Afghanistan
For the O-Team, just playing "the game" seems to be enough...
Cyber Weapons Pose Severe Threat Says DNI Chief
Dennis Blair labels cyber war a threat to our way of life.
Inspector Clouseau at DHS
Napolitano is choosing to fight a battle of semantics and political correctness while ignoring the terrorist beast.
Obama: A Wasted Year on National Defense
America has wasted a full year as Obama played political games with the KSM trial and other Gitmo detainees.
SEALs Case Shows How Terrorists Use ‘Lawfare’ to Undermine U.S.
Americans should be smart enough to see through terrorists' attack on our system by using system itself, as in the Navy SEALs case.
Not So Fast
The President had to give the special interest groups that elected him something...
Navy SEALs Supported by Reps. Burton, Rohrabacher and Gohmert
HUMAN EVENTS petition to dismiss charges pushed ahead at press conference.
Gay Review & Combat Effectiveness
Obama's call to repeal the legislation has politically poisoned the ranks.
Pink Periscope?
Navy Plan to Let Women Serve on Subs is just Social engineering.
Hershel Woodrow Williams
A brief tale of valor.
Biometrics Play Important Role in Afghanistan
High-tech gadgetry helping our forces in Afghanistan ferret out terror suspects.
Don’t Change ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Don’t repeal "Don’t ask, don’t tell."
Obama’s Politically Correct Pentagon
Our military is being destroyed by a readiness-busting political correctness...
Obama’s Sucker Punch Strategy
Obama's manuevering put the Republicans on the defensive. Can they counter-punch?
Brennan Dishonors American War Dead
Three Words for John Brennan: Gold Star Parents.
Russia’s New T-50 Super-fighter Wannabe
And why you don’t need the F-22.
Marines Set to Lance Taliban Boil
U.S. Marines priming for operation to liberate Marjah from Taliban control.
Shelby Shills for Airbus
Alabama senator holding up Obama nominees to force Airbus advantage in Air Force tanker competition.
Military Lab Rats
Obama's 'radical social experiment' puts our military and America's security at risk.
British War Investigation Reveals Generals’ Uncertainties
Suppose they gave a war and the brass quit?
BREAKING: Bond Blasts White House on Intel Release
Says release of sensitive information helpful to terrorists worldwide.
Mirandize bin Laden?
Graham and Wolf Legislation to block terrorist trials in civilian courts is the most urgent task of Congress. Tell it to Harry and Nancy.
‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ Goes Under The Microscope
The Senate Armed Services Committee holds hearing on 1993 law.
Pentagon’s Climate Change Command
President Obama has his climate change sights set on the Pentagon.
Quadrennial Defense Review Gives Glimpse Into Future of America’s Military
Obama's first overall defense strategy leaves more questions unanswered about the direction of our military.
Don’t Close Gitmo: Try All the Terrorists There
Reversing its political decision to try KSM in New York, the Obama administration should decide to try all terrorists in military commissions.
Harper’s Is Wrong on Gitmo Suicides
Harper's Magazine has topped all previous left-wing conspiracy stories on the Guantanamo prison.
Soft on Terror
By cutting off funding for the KSM trial, Congress can send Obama a clear message.
Obama Administration Capitulates on KSM Trial Venue
Obama administration's decision follows after outpouring of bipartisan protests.
Will New NIE Propel New Iran Policy?
Iran nukes waiting for Supreme Leader's green light.
How to Recruit a Suicide Bomber
The future of suicide bombers, and what we all have to lose...
NY Candidate for Governor Answers NY Democrats on KSM Trial
HUMAN EVENTS gets an exclusive first look at GOP NY candidate for governor Rick Lazio's letter to NY House Dems on KSM trial.
New York City Neighborhood Rejects KSM Trial
Locals defy Holder and Obama.
America Less Safe after Obama’s First Year
Obama has reduced our ability to defend ourselves and to prosecute the war against terrorists and those that sponsor them.
Explosive New Book Charges Obama Invites Attack on U.S.
As Bush's top speechwriter, Marc Thiessen was provided unique access to the CIA program used to interrogate top Al Qaeda terrorists.
Holder Flip Flops on Geneva Convention Protection for Terrorists
Attonery General Eric Holder acknowledged that giving terrorists access to lawyers means you can no longer effectively interrogate them.
Making Both Love and War
When a female soldier gets pregnant, what’s a commanding general to do?
Bush Gave Obama the Tools to Stop Hasan and Abdulmutallab
Bush put in place a network of policies that could stop Ft. Hood shooter and the underwear bomber, but Obama failed to act.
Coulter and Pataki Join Huckabee, Forbes, Gingrich, Levin, Romney and 60,000 Others on Nation-Wide Petition
HUMAN EVENTS’ petition has grown at a quick rate of 10-12,000 signers per day since starting just last week...
Terrorists Don’t Use Depends for Weapons
Quit rummaging in the diaper bag and start profiling terrorists.
Obama Has Met Reality — Or Has He?
Is it dawning on Obama that he couldn’t blame the underpants bomber on George W. Bush?
Terrorist Hurdles to Aviation Security
To blow up a U.S. commercial aircraft in-flight, a would-be terrorist faces three hurdles.
