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Sep 2017

Trump: We might have a parade in Washington next July 4th to showcase our military strength

Allahpundit Sep 18, 2017 10:41 PM

Might.

Aug 2017

So the transgender military ban is on hold, but…

Jazz Shaw Aug 30, 2017 12:01 PM

For how long?

Cops in military gear to make a comeback

Jazz Shaw Aug 28, 2017 10:41 AM

It’s a time when riot gear might be very appropriate

Rethinking the transgender military ban

Jazz Shaw Aug 26, 2017 5:31 PM

There’s probably a different approach

There is no “military option” for Venezuela

Jazz Shaw Aug 12, 2017 8:31 AM

Not a good one, anyway

Chelsea Handler: When are the generals around Trump finally going to remove him?

Allahpundit Aug 11, 2017 6:01 PM

Coup.

You’d better stop flying your drones near military bases

Jazz Shaw Aug 08, 2017 8:01 AM

Drone fall down go boom

A possible military revolt in Venezuela?

Jazz Shaw Aug 07, 2017 8:01 AM

If it’s a rebellion it’s a small one… so far

Will Maduro’s military turn on him?

Jazz Shaw Aug 02, 2017 10:41 AM

That would make for an interesting twist

Jul 2017

Poll: 58% support letting transgenders serve in the military, but…

Allahpundit Jul 29, 2017 7:01 PM

Priorities.

The government needs to end its military “freebies” recruitment tactics

Taylor Millard Jul 28, 2017 2:41 PM

End “free” health care, education, etc. for the military.

Military or Congress: Which is admired more and why?

Andrew Malcolm Jul 28, 2017 1:21 PM

What could the troops teach Congress?

Viral video: Veteran makes the case for Trump’s transgender military ban

Allahpundit Jul 27, 2017 4:41 PM

“The military’s a very stressful environment.”

Joint Chiefs: Still haven’t gotten orders from Trump on transgenders

Ed Morrissey Jul 27, 2017 2:01 PM

Navy: Nothing’s changed here.

Yes, we needed a transgender military ban (another view)

Jazz Shaw Jul 26, 2017 6:01 PM

Decision points

McCain on Trump’s military trans ban: Anyone willing to serve who meets the standards should be allowed to serve

Allahpundit Jul 26, 2017 3:31 PM

“[This] is yet another example of why major policy announcements should not be made via Twitter.”

Trump: No transgenders “in any capacity” in US military; Update: Corker to “look into it”

Ed Morrissey Jul 26, 2017 10:01 AM

“Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming victory…”

Super. Turkey is getting the S-400 missile system from Russia

Jazz Shaw Jul 25, 2017 10:41 AM

Just what we needed. Not.

Army trains female soldiers to shower with “women with male genitalia”

Jazz Shaw Jul 17, 2017 9:21 AM

What could possibly go wrong?

Jun 2017

Germany to withdraw from Turkish air base, breaking with Erdogan

Jazz Shaw Jun 07, 2017 2:01 PM

Enough is enough

May 2017

Trump on phone call to Philippines president Duterte: You’re doing an “unbelievable job on the drug problem”

Allahpundit May 24, 2017 3:41 PM

“I understand that and fully understand that and I think we had a previous president who did not understand that.”

Venezuela is now sending protesters to military tribunals rather than civilian courts

Jazz Shaw May 13, 2017 1:01 PM

It’s tyranny during the collapse of socialism, plain and simple

Rush to Mike Pence: If you’re willing to shut down the government in September to block a bad spending bill, why not now?

Allahpundit May 02, 2017 10:41 PM

“Mr. Vice President, we’ve been told this for 15 years, we’ll get ’em next time, after every continuing resolution…”

Apr 2017

What’s the end game in Venezuela?

Jazz Shaw Apr 17, 2017 4:01 PM

No silver bullet available

Putin: Man, our trust in the U.S. has really dropped since Trump took over

Allahpundit Apr 12, 2017 4:01 PM

Cold.

CNN: Trump telling members of Congress he’s considering military action against Syria

Allahpundit Apr 06, 2017 2:01 PM

Deja vu.

Mar 2017

Frontrunner in French elections calls for return of conscripted military service

Jazz Shaw Mar 19, 2017 11:01 AM

This plan needs some work

U.S. working to identify hundreds of Al Qaeda contacts discovered from material seized in Yemen raid

Allahpundit Mar 02, 2017 6:41 PM

Success.

Feb 2017

DHS Secretary Kelly warns media in Mexico: There will be no mass deportations and no use of military forces in immigration

Allahpundit Feb 23, 2017 10:01 PM

I can understand why he’s irritated. Democrats like Chuck Schumer and Joaquin Castro are pushing the idea of “mass deportation” …

Mattis warns NATO: Start paying your fair share on defense or the U.S. will “moderate its commitment”

Allahpundit Feb 15, 2017 1:31 PM

“Americans cannot care more for your children’s security than you do.”

Russian fighters “buzzing” our ships (and vice versa) is nothing new

Jazz Shaw Feb 15, 2017 12:01 PM

As the saying goes, worse things happen at sea

Jan 2017

New draft executive order by Trump would keep Gitmo open, may lead to reopening “black sites” for interrogation

Allahpundit Jan 25, 2017 1:31 PM

Radical Islam.

McCain: I may vote against Mulvaney for OMB

Ed Morrissey Jan 25, 2017 12:31 PM

Upcoming Trump EO on interrogation “wouldn’t stand a day in court.”

Turkey’s military is contracting under Erdogan’s regime too

Jazz Shaw Jan 23, 2017 12:31 PM

Caving in

Dec 2016

Dem senator: I’ll vote to block a waiver that would allow Mattis to serve as Defense secretary

Allahpundit Dec 02, 2016 11:21 AM

Obstruction.

Nov 2016

Trump on waterboarding: Gen. Mattis might have talked me out of it

Allahpundit Nov 22, 2016 8:41 PM

“[It’s] not going to make the kind of a difference that a lot of people are thinking.”

Better late than never: Military can finally carry at gov’t facilities

Ed Morrissey Nov 22, 2016 6:41 PM

Actually, a lot late.

Rumor: Kelly Ayotte for defense secretary

Allahpundit Nov 11, 2016 8:01 PM

Surprise.

Would you like the National Guard “securing the election” in your state?

Jazz Shaw Nov 07, 2016 10:41 AM

We need the vote to be “guarded” but that’s not what we meant

Oct 2016

The “Donald Trump of the Philippines” is talking about giving our military the boot

Jazz Shaw Oct 26, 2016 8:01 AM

Doesn’t wish to be a dog on a leash

ACLU calls high school football program honoring first responders “frightening”

Jazz Shaw Oct 24, 2016 10:01 PM

Yeah… they look really frightening

NYT: You know, we’re at war in Somalia?

Taylor Millard Oct 16, 2016 5:01 PM

War…war never changes.

Does Europe need its own army?

Jazz Shaw Oct 12, 2016 3:01 PM

The European Union neither wants nor needs a standing army, nor could they likely control one

Trump to veterans on PTSD: Some people are strong and can handle the stress of war, but not everyone can

Allahpundit Oct 03, 2016 5:01 PM

“You’re strong and you can handle it but a lot of people can’t handle it.”