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CME Supports America's Naval Blockade of Iran
President Trump's decision to blockade the Strait of Hormuz is a bold and necessary response to Iran's extortion of the world's shipping lanes, and a clear signal that American strength will not be held hostage to bad-faith negotiations.
Apr 142 min read
Amber Smith Joins Katie Pavlich: Rescuing the Last Downed Pilot
Amber Smith, combat veteran, former Department of Defense official, and Senior Advisor to the Coalition for Military Excellence joins Katie Pavlich Tonight to discuss the daring operation that rescued the downed pilot over the weekend.
Apr 71 min read
Amber Smith Joins Martha MacCallum: U.S. Rescue Operations in Iran
Amber Smith, combat veteran, former Department of Defense official, and Senior Advisor to the Coalition for Military Excellence joins The Story With Martha MacCallum to discuss the courageous rescue missions that we witnessed over the weekend.
Apr 61 min read
Amber Smith Joins Hammer & Nigel: US Combat Warrior on Iran War & Media Bias
Amber Smith, former U.S. Army OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter pilot and Air Mission Commander in the 101st Airborne Division, shared insights from her combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as her experience serving as Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense.
Mar 191 min read
Amber Smith Joins Alex Marlow: Iran War Analysis & Combat Experience
Amber Smith, combat veteran, former Department of Defense official, and Senior Advisor to the Coalition for Military Excellence joins the Alex Marlow Show to break down the latest developments in the Iran conflict, the role of U.S. airpower, and the importance of military deterrence.
Mar 141 min read
Amber Smith Joins Dom Giordano: Combat Pilot's War Lessons
Amber Smith Joins Dom Giordano: Combat Pilot's War Lessons
Mar 121 min read
CME Proudly Supports Operation Epic Fury
CME supports the ongoing actions of Operation Epic Fury as decisive action in defense of the national security interests of the United States and our allies.
Mar 32 min read
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
Amber Smith Joins KXL: Increase in 2027 Defense Spending to $1.5 Trillion
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.”
Jan 91 min read
CME Applauds Navy's Introduction of Combat Fitness Tests
CME strongly supports the U.S. Navy’s decision to implement a new combat fitness test for its most elite combat arms personnel, including SEALs, explosive ordnance disposal technicians, fleet divers, and special warfare combat crewmen.
Jan 82 min read
Amber Smith Joins News Nation: Elite Military Operation in Venezuela Explained
Amber Smith Joins News Nation: Elite Military Operation in Venezuela Explained
Jan 41 min read
Amber Smith Joins Joe Pags: Merit Must Be the Military Standard
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.
Jan 11 min read
CME Commends Military Operations Targeting Transnational Criminal Cartels
CME strongly supports the Department of War, the Pentagon, and America’s warfighters in their efforts to confront and dismantle the violent transnational criminal cartels responsible for trafficking deadly narcotics into the United States.
Dec 3, 20252 min read
Amber Smith on with Florida's Voice: Shift to a Pro-Veteran Society
Amber Smith, former U.S. Army combat pilot & CME Military Advisor, joins Florida's Voice News with Drew Steele to discuss why supporting our active-duty service members and veterans matters not just on Veterans Day, but every day and how the current administration is helping shift to a pro-military society.
Nov 12, 20251 min read
CME Commemorates Veterans Day
On this Veterans Day, CME proudly honors the brave men and women who have served our nation in uniform. Their courage, sacrifice, and commitment to defending freedom embody the highest ideals of American excellence.
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 5, 20253 min read
CME Praises Army’s Deployment of New, Innovative Munition
CME strongly supports the U.S. Army’s deployment of the XM204 top-attack munition to forward-deployed units such as the 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Vilseck, Germany.
Sep 19, 20252 min read
Radio Interview with Amber Smith on how Trump's Administration has transformed the military
Radio Interview with Amber Smith: On how Trump's Administration has transformed the military
Sep 4, 20251 min read
CME Commends the Redirection of $45M from VA Funds to Veterans
CME strongly commends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for its decisive action to redirect nearly $45 million annually from union-related activities back to where it belongs: directly supporting our nation's veterans.
Aug 26, 20252 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
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