Capt. John Kurtz commanded the amphibious transport dock Somerset at the time of a fatal Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle mishap in 2020. By renaming bases and warships, we as a nation are teaching society to push obstacles to the side, to become victims, the author of this commentary writes. By Edward J. Ryan
3 years ago The White House accused Iran of sending its military personnel to Crimea to assist Russian pilots who bombarded Kyiv with Iranian kamikaze drone. The USS John C. Stennis honors a noted racist, the author argues. It is time for the Navy and Congress to rename it and send a message of inclusion. By John P. Cordle
3 years ago A select panel exploring a revamp of Pentagon budgeting is making “significant progress.” Record-high inflation costs the Pentagon $6 billion per month, trade groups said in a new letter. The incoming chief of the service said he needs to maintain recruiting flexibility to get individuals with technical skills into the ranks. A new Pentagon memo is opening the door to inflation relief for defense contractors working under fixed-price contracts. “Deterrence doesn’t work when we handcuff the Department of Defense’s hands," said one industry representative. The murder-for-hire was reportedly in response to the U.S. assassination of Qassim Soleimani, commander of the Revolutionary Guard's elite Quds Force. Load More