Where Are the Ballistic-Missile-Defense Cruisers?
By Rear Admiral Thomas Marfiak, U.S. Navy (Retired)
Faced with the threat of a ballistic-missile attack on America, its time to talk seriously about the next-generation cruiser.
'Worse Than a Crime - A Mistake'
By Captain J. M. van Tol, U.S. Navy (Retired)
Commanding officers should stop treating Sailors like children and more like the adult professionals they are.
Castro's Passing: Time for Engagement, Continued Confrontation, or Punitive Action?
By Colonel John C. McKay, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired)
With Fidel Castro gone as Cubas President, this is a golden opportunity to build effective strategy to address a new regime.
Looking Beyond Iraq: Developing a Future Strategy (Members Only)
By Captain J. Lee Johnson, U.S. Navy (Retired)
No matter the outcomes in Iraq and Afghanistan, America needs to confront fourth-generation warfare trends globally.
Other Edge Sword's Edge (Members Only)
By Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Wallen, U.S. Air Force, and Lieutenant Colonel David A. Anderson, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired)
What is the most important element in stabilizing a society that has been torn by war? Its the economy, stupid.
Surviving BRAC: Lessons for Small Communities (Members Only)
By Lieutenant Commander David S. Bartell, U.S. Navy
Careful planning before military bases close can mean a lot to the communities affected. Here are two case studies.
A Tip of the Hat to the Old Hometown (Members Only)
By Eric Mills
Celebrating the 300th anniversary of its charter this year, Annapolis is a city full of charm and history naval history.
Lest We Forget (Members Only)
By Lieutenant Commander Thomas J. Cutler, U.S. Navy (Retired)
