Expertise and the importance of humility
Commentary by Lt. Col. Zane Hershey “It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.” — Epictetus Over my time in the Air Force, I have constantly pursued expertise in various...
View ArticleHeadlines — October 25
News Biden said the U.S. would protect Taiwan. But it’s not that clear-cut After the president’s remarks at a CNN event, the White House quickly declared that the American policy of “strategic...
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News Afghanistan nearly two months after U.S. troops pulled out Nearly 200 Americans who want to leave Afghanistan remain in the country nearly two months after the U.S. military’s evacuation mission...
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News Gen. Milley calls Chinese weapon test “very concerning” China recently conducted a “very concerning” test of a hypersonic weapon system as part of its aggressive advance in space and military...
View ArticleHeadline — November 1
News Pentagon rattled by Chinese military push on multiple fronts China’s growing military muscle and its drive to end America predominance in the Asia-Pacific is rattling the U.S. defense...
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News U.S. Marines training Taiwan elite troops in Guam A platoon of Taiwan’s elite soldiers traveled to Guam to receive a month of combat training with the U.S. Marine Corps, according to a local...
View ArticleHeadline — November 5
News China’s march toward a ‘world-class’ military, and how it threatens Taiwan The annual “China Power Report” points to using force against Taiwan as a motivation for military modernization. U.S....
View ArticleAir Force IG investigation into deadly Kabl drone strike finds errors
On Aug. 29, 2021, amidst the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the world watched as a drone strike hit a vehicle. It would later emerge that the strike killed three Afghan adults and seven children. At...
View ArticleHeadlines — November 8
News Afghan military pilots, on the run, feel abandoned by U.S. Detained in Tajikistan, or hiding from the Taliban in Afghanistan, many pilots wonder why the military that trained them is not coming to...
View ArticleFree meals and other discounts for veterans
Many restaurants offer free meals, or discounts, to veterans and military personnel on Veterans Day. Please note, this is not a comprehensive list as many restaurant chains are updating their...
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Five facts to know about Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a well-known American holiday, but there are also a few misconceptions about it, like how it’s spelled or whom exactly it celebrates. To clear some of that up, here are the important...
View ArticleHeadline — November 10
News Detained Afghan pilots fly out of Tajikistan on U.S.-brokered flight U.S.-trained Afghan pilots and other personnel boarded a U.S.-brokered flight out of Tajikistan on Tuesday, ending a nearly...
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Unknown heroes, public thanks
The next-generation Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES)-T successfully arrived at Kennedy Space Center, Fla., Nov. 10, 2021, to begin launch preparations. It is the third of four...
View ArticleHeadlines — November 12
News Pakistan hosts U.S., China, Russia to discuss Afghanistan Pakistan has hosted senior diplomats from the United States, China, and Russia in Islamabad to discuss the situation in neighboring...
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Pride and Purpose: Rosie the Riveters inspire women of today
The “Rosie the Riveters” of World War II are an inspiration to all generations for their courage and commitment and for blazing the trail that changed the way women were viewed in the workforce, one...
View ArticleHeadlines — November 15
News U.S. military covered up airstrike in Syria that killed dozens of women and children The airstrike amounted to one of the largest incidents involving civilian casualties in the war against Islamic...
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Northrop Grumman meets strategic deterrent milestone
Northrop Grumman met a key manufacturing milestone in August, successfully performing the first insulation and case wind of the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent first-stage solid rocket motor. “Working...
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Started after the fall of the Soviet Union, Guard partnership program adapts,...
Following the fall of the Soviet Union, the United States implemented a program, with the National Guard, to provide partnerships around the world. Since that time, the program has adapted and...
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Snoopy will fly on NASA’s Artemis I Moon mission
For more than 50 years, Snoopy has contributed to the excitement for NASA human spaceflight missions, helping inspire generations to dream big. NASA has shared an association with Charles M. Schulz and...
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Medal of Honor Monday: Highlighting recipients of the nation’s highest medal...
Marine Corps Lt. Col. Harold W. Bauer was an ace pilot whose actions during World War II were instrumental to winning one of the Pacific’s greatest battles. While he eventually went down with his...
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