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ANZAC Day – 25th April 2021
By Anton Lang ~ Why is ANZAC Day so important in Australia? At 4.15AM on Sunday the 25th April 1915 an untried Corps of Australian soldiers waded ashore from the longboats that had brought them there from the large troopships further out to sea. As they came ashore in the dawn’s half light they were […]
Honoring How Our Deployed Troops Keep Us Safe
December 30, 2020 by PA Pundits - International
By Thomas Spoehr ~ Like a zombie, the notion that America is fighting “endless” or “forever” wars in the Middle East refuses to die. It’s a theme not reserved to a single political party: President Donald Trump, a Republican, in his 2019 State of the Union address stated that “great nations do not fight endless wars” […]
Veterans Day Patriot Profile: ‘Dozer’
November 11, 2020 by PA Pundits - International
Mark Alexander ~ A fighter pilot in the Alaska State Senate is targeting the status quo. “I am well aware of the Toil and Blood and Treasure, that it will cost us to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet through all the gloom I can see the rays of ravishing Light […]
Why Vets’ Service Is Worthy Of Reflection On Veterans Day – And The Rest Of The Year
November 11, 2020 by PA Pundits - International
By Janae Diaz and James Di Pane ~ This Veterans Day, we have great reason to thank our many veterans and reflect on the immeasurable value of their service. Celebrated every year on Nov. 11, what we now know as Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day, for the day the Treaty of Versailles was signed […]
On 73rd Anniversary, Air Force Flies Higher Than Ever
September 20, 2020 by PA Pundits - International
By John Venable ~ Sept. 18 marks the birthday of the U.S. Air Force and, at the ripe old age of 73, it has enjoyed a journey like few others. Born out of the Army, the Air Force became a separate service in 1947 with a mission that looked just like the one it executed […]
For More Security At Less Cost, Buy More F-35s
September 12, 2020 by PA Pundits - International
By Steven Bucci and Philip Bucci ~ Since its conceptual inception, the F-35 fighter jet has been known as an extremely expensive aircraft that can fill multiple roles. This high-priced “Swiss Army knife” of fifth-generation fighters is intended to replace fighters in the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps. The down side always has been […]
‘Great Nightfall’ Provides Extraordinary Overview Of Military Challenges Facing America
August 20, 2020 by PA Pundits - International
By Thomas Spoehr ~ Americans who want to better understand the complex threats the United States faces might assume that they need to read at least several books to get the full picture. Indeed, the landscape is complicated. The range of threats today includes cyber, space, nuclear weapons, artificial intelligence-guided weapons, and robots; not to […]
On Purple Heart Day, How A Medal Rewards Acts Of Love
August 7, 2020 by PA Pundits - International
By Daniel Gade ~ The first time I was wounded, I bled little and required no serious treatment, but the soldier next to me, who bore the full brunt of the rocket-propelled grenade that struck our tank, was killed instantly. He volunteered—begged, in fact—to be on the mission that became his last because he loved […]
Memorial Day — Lest We Forget
May 25, 2020 by PA Pundits - International
Remember those on the frontlines of freedom who stand ready to put their lives on the line. ~ Roger Helle ~ It’s that time of year again. A long holiday weekend with cookouts, picnics in the park, and blockbuster commercial sales. At least that’s what many think Memorial Day weekend is all about. As […]
ANZAC Day – 25th April 2020
April 25, 2020 by TonyfromOz
By Anton Lang ~ Why is ANZAC Day so important in Australia? At 4.15AM on Sunday the 25th April 1915 an untried Corps of Australian soldiers waded ashore from the longboats that had brought them there from the large troopships further out to sea. As they came ashore in the dawn’s half light they were […]
Japan Augments Alliance Capabilities, But More Needs To Be Done
February 22, 2020 by PA Pundits - International
By Bruce Klingner ~ Since returning as prime minister of Japan in 2012, Shinzo Abe has fulfilled long-standing promises to develop new military capabilities and expand its security role in the region and globally. Abe has enacted an impressive list of national security initiatives and has overseen a moderate increase in the country’s defense budget. […]
US Military Strength Rated ‘Marginal’ As China, Russia On Move
October 31, 2019 by PA Pundits - International
By Fred Lucas ~ America’s military is stronger than before, but lacks the capacity to fight more than one war with a major power as adversaries such as China and Russia grow more ambitious, according to the 2020 Index of U.S. Military Strength. The Heritage Foundation released the 500-page report Wednesday, grading all four branches […]
Forged By The Sea, And Centuries Of Devotion To The American People
October 13, 2019 by PA Pundits - International
By Emma Watkins and Jack Penders ~ “The Navy has both a tradition and a future ? and we look with pride and confidence in both directions.” – Admiral George Anderson, 1961 Sunday, Oct. 13, marks the 244th birthday of the United States Navy. The Navy has evolved significantly from its colonial seafaring roots, but its […]
Coast Guard Birthday
August 4, 2019 by PA Pundits - International
On Aug. 4, 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard was created by Congress. Happy Birthday and Semper Paratus! ~ Publius ~ On Aug. 4, 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard was created by Congress, which authorized Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton to build a small fleet of 10 cutters to protect the coast. As the Coast Guard […]
Trump Salutes America, Triggering Leftists
July 6, 2019 by PA Pundits - International
The president honors America’s military in the Independence Day celebration. ~ Thomas Gallatin ~ It wasn’t all about President Donald Trump, as many Leftmedia talkingheads bitterly alleged. Rather, Trump’s “Salute to America” Independence Day parade was a celebration of our country. In his speech, Trump highlighted our nation’s history as one founded and grounded […]
Rare Civil War Vestige Memorializes The Little-Known Story Of African American Soldiers
June 26, 2019 by PA Pundits - International
By Joshua Nelson ~ A rare artifact of the Civil War that was carried into battle by an African American regiment has been purchased at a historic price by the Atlanta History Center. A regimental flag of the 127th United States Colored Troops that was acquired by the center is one of less than 25 […]
Flag Day And U.S. Army Birthday
June 14, 2019 by TonyfromOz
Celebrating Liberty in more than one way — honor the flag and wish the Army a happy 244th! By Mark Alexander ~ Today is Flag Day, celebrating the anniversary of the adoption of our flag by the Second Continental Congress on June 14th, 1777. Our flag is a beacon of Liberty, a symbol of hope […]
Please Don’t Forget Memorial Day’s Meaning
May 27, 2019 by PA Pundits - International
By Steven Bucci ~ America has undergone a lot of maturing between the Vietnam War and the conflicts of the 21st century. I know, I wore a uniform during both periods. On Memorial Day, let’s not regress in that maturity. When I was still a cadet at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, I […]
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Putin: Obama “Idiot” For Adopting Socialism
MOSCOW (SR) – Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has warned the Obama administration against adopting further socialism, saying Russian history clearly proves it is a recipe for failure. “Any fourth grade history student knows socialism has failed in every country, at every time in history,” said Putin. “President Obama and his fellow Democrats are either idiots or deliberately trying to destroy their own economy.” ... Read more plus comments: Click on Image or use this URL: http://wp.me/pJrS-3pj
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