US Military Budget Cuts Stretching 'Screaming Eagles' to the Limit

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EXCLUSIVE: One month into the American invasion of Iraq in 2003, the U.S. military conducted the longest combat air assault in history, with roughly 4,000 soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division going deep into enemy territory at night in Mosul. Three years later, the division would carry out its last brigade-size air assault in combat during Operation Swarmer, also in Iraq.

Time to Make Our Military Great Again

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"After eight years of our military's decline, it is a welcome change to have a commander-in-chief who is willing to fight for our men and women in uniform. During President Trump's recent address to a joint session of Congress, I appreciated hearing his support for a strong national defense and his desire to begin the long process of rebuilding our military. The president's newly unveiled budget is a step in the right direction, but more is required.

Thornberry Talks Russia with Fox

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Today, Chairman Thornberry (R-TX) discussed Russian INF treaty violations that stem back to the Obama Administration as well as recent Russian aggression with Fox News. To watch the interview click below: "Any time you don't stand up to aggression it will get worse. We started warning the Obama administration about this missile since 2012... They didn't ever do very much...If you don't…

Nuclear Modernization Imperative

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The Congressional Budget Office today released a report projecting the costs of U.S. Nuclear Forces from 2017 to 2026. Calling "nuclear weapons the "cornerstone of U.S. national security since they were developed," the report highlights the fact that "current nuclear forces are reaching the end of their service life," making a compelling case for investment in modernization efforts. The…

Services Outline Readiness Crisis

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Today, the House Armed Services Committee heard from the Service Vice Chiefs on the "State of the Military." To watch the hearing or read testimony click here. Below are excerpts from some of the stories identifying critical readiness shortfalls:

Reps. Rogers and Cooper in Real Clear Defense: 10-Year Anniversary of the Chinese Anti-Satellite (Asat) Missile Test

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January 11, 2017, marks the tenth anniversary of China's test of an anti-satellite (ASAT) missile against their own weather satellite. On that date in 2007, China provocatively demonstrated their ability to attack satellites in a domain long perceived as "sanctuary". This action received strong international condemnation and placed the United States and its Allies on notice that our…