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Amber Smith joined KXL with Lars Larson to break down President Trump’s proposal to increase U.S. military spending to $1.5 trillion in 2027, a significant boost aimed at building what has been called a “Dream Military” in response to “troubled and dangerous times.”
Amber Smith joins Joe Pags to discuss why mission-based, merit-driven standards are essential to military readiness, unit cohesion, and trust on the battlefield.
Drawing from her experience in combat aviation and senior defense leadership, Smith explains how lowering or separating standards damages morale, weakens teams, and puts lives at risk—and why one clear standard ensures the strongest, most capable force.