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![America, not the services, needs cyber forces [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Capture-7.jpg.jpg?w=917)
America, not the services, needs cyber forces [Commentary]
Jim Perkins argues for why the U.S. Army should drop its cyber force.
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![Trump administration needs a bigger and badder Coast Guard [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/coast-guard-stratton.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Trump administration needs a bigger and badder Coast Guard [Commentary]
Budget cuts to the Coast Guard have reduced its ability to adequately patrol the seaward approaches to this country.
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![It’s not just Europe: The DoD has a lot riding on the French elections, too [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/statue-of-liberty.jpg_1b83c9.jpg?w=1024)
It’s not just Europe: The DoD has a lot riding on the French elections, too [Commentary]
If nations had a genetic code, the U.S. and France would be genetically fated to always see the world differently.
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![‘Buy American’ helps secure the U.S. supply chain [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/trump-buy-american-hire-american.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
‘Buy American’ helps secure the U.S. supply chain [Commentary]
Building a military dependence on countries like Russia and China could fundamentally and irreversibly undermine the security of our country.
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![Avoiding a shutdown is not enough [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635908143813096160-dfn-interview-mccordjpg.jpg?w=1024)
Avoiding a shutdown is not enough [Commentary]
A former Pentagon comptroller warns budget games puts the country at risk.
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![Before drones sold to Jordan and UAE, safeguards needed [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635815436034412787-dfn-us-china-reaperjpg.jpg?w=1024)
Before drones sold to Jordan and UAE, safeguards needed [Commentary]
Members of Congress are pushing for drone sales to Jordan and the UAE.
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![A viable military option: Countering North Korea’s weapons program [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hawaii-missile.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
A viable military option: Countering North Korea’s weapons program [Commentary]
The U.S. should consider significantly strengthening the missile defenses protecting Hawaii by deploying an operational missile system in response to North Korea’s nuclear proliferation efforts.
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![Is Congress ready to ground the Air Force? [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/empty-jet-cockpit.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Is Congress ready to ground the Air Force? [Commentary]
Our nation cannot afford a second-rate military, yet that is the crossroads we are facing.
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![Poland air defense: The search for the right missile mix [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/poland-patriot.jpg.jpg?w=1000)
Poland air defense: The search for the right missile mix [Commentary]
Poland’s medium-range air defense (MRAD) “Wisła” system must be able to shoot down any target, but not at any cost.
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![Why the DoD needs political appointees [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/pentagon-and-dc.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Why the DoD needs political appointees [Commentary]
The Department of Defense needs senior political appointees, and the White House and Senate should do all they can to fill the agency’s positions.
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America, not the services, needs cyber forces [Commentary]
Jim Perkins argues for why the U.S. Army should drop its cyber force.
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Trump administration needs a bigger and badder Coast Guard [Commentary]
Budget cuts to the Coast Guard have reduced its ability to adequately patrol the seaward approaches to this country.
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It’s not just Europe: The DoD has a lot riding on the French elections, too [Commentary]
If nations had a genetic code, the U.S. and France would be genetically fated to always see the world differently.
-
‘Buy American’ helps secure the U.S. supply chain [Commentary]
Building a military dependence on countries like Russia and China could fundamentally and irreversibly undermine the security of our country.
-
Avoiding a shutdown is not enough [Commentary]
A former Pentagon comptroller warns budget games puts the country at risk.
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Before drones sold to Jordan and UAE, safeguards needed [Commentary]
Members of Congress are pushing for drone sales to Jordan and the UAE.
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A viable military option: Countering North Korea’s weapons program [Commentary]
The U.S. should consider significantly strengthening the missile defenses protecting Hawaii by deploying an operational missile system in response to North Korea’s nuclear proliferation efforts.
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Is Congress ready to ground the Air Force? [Commentary]
Our nation cannot afford a second-rate military, yet that is the crossroads we are facing.
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Poland air defense: The search for the right missile mix [Commentary]
Poland’s medium-range air defense (MRAD) “Wisła” system must be able to shoot down any target, but not at any cost.
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Why the DoD needs political appointees [Commentary]
The Department of Defense needs senior political appointees, and the White House and Senate should do all they can to fill the agency’s positions.
-
America, not the services, needs cyber forces [Commentary]
Jim Perkins argues for why the U.S. Army should drop its cyber force.
-
Trump administration needs a bigger and badder Coast Guard [Commentary]
Budget cuts to the Coast Guard have reduced its ability to adequately patrol the seaward approaches to this country.
-
It’s not just Europe: The DoD has a lot riding on the French elections, too [Commentary]
If nations had a genetic code, the U.S. and France would be genetically fated to always see the world differently.
-
‘Buy American’ helps secure the U.S. supply chain [Commentary]
Building a military dependence on countries like Russia and China could fundamentally and irreversibly undermine the security of our country.
-
Avoiding a shutdown is not enough [Commentary]
A former Pentagon comptroller warns budget games puts the country at risk.
-
Before drones sold to Jordan and UAE, safeguards needed [Commentary]
Members of Congress are pushing for drone sales to Jordan and the UAE.
-
A viable military option: Countering North Korea’s weapons program [Commentary]
The U.S. should consider significantly strengthening the missile defenses protecting Hawaii by deploying an operational missile system in response to North Korea’s nuclear proliferation efforts.
-
Is Congress ready to ground the Air Force? [Commentary]
Our nation cannot afford a second-rate military, yet that is the crossroads we are facing.
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Poland air defense: The search for the right missile mix [Commentary]
Poland’s medium-range air defense (MRAD) “Wisła” system must be able to shoot down any target, but not at any cost.
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Why the DoD needs political appointees [Commentary]
The Department of Defense needs senior political appointees, and the White House and Senate should do all they can to fill the agency’s positions.
