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The Pentagon Right to Reassess Women’s Effectiveness in Combat
We are women who served in the United States military. We are proud of that service, proud of the men and women we stood beside and deeply aware of what war demands of those sent to fight it. That is precisely why we support the Pentagon’s decision to review the effectiveness of women in ground combat roles.
Agent Orange Awareness Day, recognized every year on Aug. 10, is a crucial moment to raise public consciousness about this ongoing crisis.
Jan 263 min read
Why U.S. Strategy in Asia Must Be Built on Allies, Not Fear of China
As the U.S. military demonstrates its willingness to support our friends in the region, it becomes much more likely that we'll coordinate more effectively while simultaneously pushing back against China's malign efforts.
The decision by War Secretary Pete Hegseth to dissolve the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services is a clear statement about the direction our military must go if it is to remain strong, mission-ready, and effective.
Jan 133 min read
“Be the Best You” is the Backbone of a Strong Military
In recent years, too many standards have faded: fitness, accountability, even pride in uniform. Waivers are common, fitness tests have softened and “getting by” has replaced “getting better.” We call it inclusion or compassion, but often it’s convenience. Lower expecta
The decision by War Secretary Pete Hegseth to dissolve the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services is a clear statement about the direction our military must go if it is to remain strong, mission-r
Nov 10, 20252 min read
Merit-Based Advancement is Key to Military Excellence
Merit-Based Advancement is Key to Military Excellence
The decision by War Secretary Pete Hegseth to dissolve the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services is a clear statement about the direction our military must go if it is to remain strong, mission-ready, and effective.
Oct 4, 20253 min read
Peace Through Strength: Why Military Excellence Matters Now More Than Ever
Written by Amber Smith | Published by TownHall.com on August 22, 2025. American freedom is not a guarantee. It’s secured through unmatched strength, readiness, and an unwavering commitment to defending our interests.
Agent Orange Awareness Day, recognized every year on Aug. 10, is a crucial moment to raise public consciousness about this ongoing crisis.
Aug 22, 20253 min read
Veterans in Crisis Deserve Care Quickly: Pass the ACCESS Act Now!
by Amber Smith and Darin Selnick | Published by TheHill.com on August 12, 2025.
The ACCESS Act also includes a commonsense modernization effort: an online portal that allows veterans to request appointments, track referrals and file or follow appeals. This system will give veterans a clear view of their care journey, ending their reliance on paperwork, phone calls and VA-run referral offices that are often unresponsive.
Aug 12, 20254 min read
Agent Orange Still Claims Limbs Decades After Vietnam
Written by Francesca Dipaola and Amber Smith | Published by Stars and Stripes on August 11, 2025.
Agent Orange Awareness Day, recognized every year on Aug. 10, is a crucial moment to raise public consciousness about this ongoing crisis.
Aug 11, 20253 min read
American Leadership Matters When the Stakes Are This High
Recently, the United States launched strategic strikes against three of Iran’s nuclear facilities, an operation that significantly damaged the regime’s ability to develop a nuclear weapon. As military veterans who’ve served on the front lines of our nation’s battles, we don’t take lightly what it means to project American power abroad. Nor do we take for granted what it takes to make the kinds of difficult decisions that put American lives in harm’s way.
Jul 3, 20253 min read
Biden’s Inner Circle Must Be Held Accountable For Afghanistan Withdrawal
by State Sen. Jay Collins | Published by DailyCaller.com on June 12, 2025 Read the OpEd at DailyCaller.com As a Green Beret who served...
Jun 12, 20253 min read
On Memorial Day, CME Honors Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
by CME Press Room | Published April 26, 2025 The Coalition for Military Excellence (CME) issued the following statement on Memorial Day...
May 26, 20252 min read
America’s Warrior Spirit and Recruits Return
by Nico Melendez | Published by StarsandStripes.com on May 12, 2025 Read the OpEd at StarsandStripes.com Just months into 2025, the data...
May 12, 20253 min read
The Cost of Political Mandates Still Haunts Our Armed Forces
by Nico Melendez | Published by Washington Examiner April 21, 2025 Read the OpEd at WashintgonExaminer.com The United States military...
Apr 21, 20253 min read
MOBBS: Finally, A Real Reformer At The Department Of Veterans Affairs
By Meaghan Mobbs | Published in the Daily Calle r on April 2, 2025 at 2:14pm Veterans don’t want sympathy. They want competence. For too...
Apr 1, 20253 min read
The Pentagon Needs to Pass an Audit
Efforts like the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are beginning to address this crisis, uncovering even more waste and redirecting
Mar 5, 20253 min read
Trump’s Executive Order Restores Personal Freedom to Our Service Members
Restoring these service members is more than just a policy correction, it’s a statement that the military should never again be used as a po
Feb 12, 20253 min read
FITZPATRICK: Things We Won't Miss from the Biden DoD
The weakness we’ve projected abroad hasn’t gone unnoticed at home. Recruitment is at an all-time low. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Jan 27, 20254 min read
NICOLE KIPRILOV: 5 Things That Became Abundantly Clear During Trump’s First Week In Office
Defined by competence and strength, this new administration has accomplished more in its first week than Biden has in the past four years.
Jan 27, 20254 min read
NICOLE KIPRILOV: Dems Are Terrified Pete Hegseth Might Bring A Little Common Sense To The Pentagon
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s Defense secretary nominee, is scheduled for his Senate confirmation hearing tomorrow. Some have
Jan 13, 20254 min read
Fitzpatrick: Military must go back to basics
The U.S. armed forces exist to deter aggression and, failing that, to destroy the aggressor’s ability to wage war.
Jan 12, 20252 min read
NICOLE KIPRILOV: 5 Key Takeaways From Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing
By Nicole Kiprilov, Daily Caller Contributor | Published on January 14, 2025 6:00 PM ET Read the article on DailyCaller.com In what is...
Jan 12, 20254 min read
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