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Military Industrial Complex

Here's why America's trust in the military is still in the dumps

After a precipitous decline in confidence, the Ronald Reagan Institute poll asked for reasons. The answers are illuminating.

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Military Industrial Complex

Backdoor earmarks make everyone smile (except the taxpayer)

Don't look at the topline $773 billion military budget proposal. Congress is padding it as we speak, particularly in the less noticed 'R&D' column.

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Military Industrial Complex

Recent string of deadly military crashes is no accident

Why can’t a $782 billion defense budget keep planes from falling out of the sky?

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Military Industrial Complex

The Army is shooting blanks in pivot to Asia

Their objections to budget cuts have nothing really to do with who is best positioned to fight, but losing out on the spoils.

No satire: Army's 'multi-domain transformation' means business
Military Industrial Complex

No satire: Army's 'multi-domain transformation' means business

It's using China to compete hard with the Navy and Air Force for funds and relevance -- but without a real strategy.

States are moving to end National Guard role in unauthorized wars
Military Industrial Complex

States are moving to end National Guard role in unauthorized wars

These citizen soldiers have made up a big percentage of our fighting forces overseas for last 20 years. Time to bring them home.