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USecAF Lohmeier sees Ramstein AB Airmen, Guardian readiness firsthand
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Message from Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn regarding STARRS Event on October 10
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Join the Infantry
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Establishment of the Office of Religious Affairs
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DoW MEMO: America’s Corps of Cadets
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Cultural State of the Force
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New President of The Citadel Gen. McKenzie: “I will be relentless — relentless — in the pursuit of excellence.”
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Over-Feminization of Journalism and Modern Woke Reporting
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STARRS to Host National Forum on Faith, Family and Freedom in Scottsdale, Arizona
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The United States Air Force Academy Is Training Warriors Again
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Defense Language Institute moves to remove perceived DEI language from classrooms
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Guam and Its Pacific Neighbors: A Critical Line of Defense
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Now Back in Uniform: At Least 134 Airmen, Guardians Who Refused COVID Vaccine
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Legal Battle Over COVID-19 Shot Mandate Sparks Debate on Military Accountability and Public Health
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Watch Call Sign Courage on Angel Studios
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The Canadian Military Deems God Offensive
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Save the World War II Palawan site
STARRS supports this effort and encourages you to sign the petition: The MacArthur Society has endorsed the efforts of the...
Candidate Survey 2026: What else would you like us to know about you?
STARRS sent out a candidate survey to all those running for office in 2026. Question #10 asked, “What else would you like us...
Candidate Survey 2026: Why do you want to serve in the office for which you are running?
STARRS sent out a candidate survey to all those running for office in 2026. Question #9 asked, “Why do you want to serve in...
Candidate Survey 2026: Do you consider yourself to be….
STARRS sent out a candidate survey to all those running for office in 2026. Question #8 asked, “Do you consider yourself to...
Candidate Survey 2026: Do you oppose sanctuary states and cities?
STARRS sent out a candidate survey to all those running for office in 2026. Question #7 asked, “Do you oppose sanctuary...
Candidate Survey 2026: Do you oppose deporting criminals who are illegally in the U.S?
STARRS sent out a candidate survey to all those running for office in 2026. Question #6 asked, “Do you oppose deporting...
Candidate Survey 2026: Do you oppose allowing illegal aliens entry into the United States?
STARRS sent out a candidate survey to all those running for office in 2026. Question #5 asked, “Do you oppose allowing...
Candidate Survey 2026: Do you support giving remedies to military members harmed by DEI or the COVID 19 vaccine mandate?
STARRS sent out a candidate survey to all those running for office in 2026. Question #4 asked, “Do you support giving...
Candidate Survey 2026: Support codifying into law EO and DOW memos about DEI and vax policy?
STARRS sent out a candidate survey to all those running for office in 2026. Question #3 asked, “Do you support codifying...
Candidate Survey 2026: Did you oppose the COVID 19 vaccine mandate?
STARRS sent out a candidate survey to all those running for office in 2026. Question #2 asked, “Did you oppose the COVID 19...
Candidate Survey 2026: Do you support or oppose “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” (DEI) programs?
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Chairman Pfluger and Senator Hickenlooper Lead Charge for Service Academy Investment in Final NDAA
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Commanders Call with Mansoor Laghari, US Army Veteran
The MacArthur Society held its monthly Commanders Call featuring a presentation by Mansoor Laghari, a Muslim US Army veteran...
Terry Adirim Under Oath: The Memo That Forced the Military Jab
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When “Downtown” Meant Hanoi
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Kendall Qualls: Why we were attacked on Sept. 11
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To All U.S. Air Force Academy Graduates
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By Mark W. Castillon, US Army National Guard veteran The latest Pentagon outrage is aimed at the smallest part of the story...
Antonio Gramsci – The Most Dangerous Intellectual of the Twentieth Century
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It’s Been 25 Years Since The 9/11 Attack and I Find Myself Writing This Warning: Americans, Wake Up
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Tata: Dept. of War has welcomed back 500+ warfighters and delivered $21M+ in backpay
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Remembering 9/11: Air Force Colonel Buzz Patterson
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Remembering 911: Aviation Week Journalist Bill Scott
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The Uniform Doesn’t Come With a First Amendment Waiver
Statement by New Acting Secretary of the Army, Adam Telle
The Day Evil Came to America—and the Courage That Answered It
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Democrats Invite Military Women To Freeze Their Eggs So They Can Go Fight Wars
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STARRS Podcasts
How the Chinese Communists Target American Freedom
In this episode of STARRS & Stripes podcast, host CDR Al Palmer, USN ret, talks with cybersecurity leader Casey Fleming...
Interview with Author Rebecca Friedrichs on the Far Left Control of our Schools
Dr. Ron Scott, Col, USAF (Ret), STARRS Board of Directors Vice Chairman, interviews Rebecca Friedrichs, author of Standing...
Interview with Author Jason Hill, PhD on CRT
“Intellectuals” podcast host Dr. Ron Scott speaks with Dr. Jason D. Hill, PhD., DePaul University Philosophy Professor, one...
STARRS Town Hall: “The Threat of the Red-Green Axis” with speaker John Guandolo
In this powerful and eye-opening STARRS Town Hall, guest speaker John Guandolo (USNA ’89 grad, former Marine officer...
Interview with STARRS Board of Advisors Chairman Col. Bill Connor, USA ret
In this episode of STARRS & Stripes, host Commander Al Palmer, USN ret, talks with the Chairman of the STARRS Board of...
Flying the F-14 Tomcat: Lessons in Leadership and Camaraderie with Navy Commander Dave Baranek
Ever wonder what it takes to fly one of the Navy’s most iconic jets? Join STARRS & Stripes podcast with host CDR...
Are the Motivations to Serve Missing in Today’s Military? A Conversation with Three Leaders
STARRS & Stripes Host CDR Al Palmer, USN ret, was joined by the presidents of three veterans organizations who are...
The Constitution Comes First: How Our Military Legal System Lost Its Way – Judge Bruce Tucker Smith
On this episode of STARRS & Stripes, host Al Palmer talks with Judge Bruce Tucker Smith, a 21-year veteran JAG officer...
Interview with Dr. John Hughes
Dr. Ron Scott speaks with West Point graduate Dr. John Hughes on ethical leadership. Open Letter To 61st Superintendent Of...
Tribute to the Leadership and Legacy of Warfighter General Robert F. Titus, “Earthquake”
What makes a military leader truly exceptional? Brigadier General Robert F. Titus, known as “Earthquake,”...
Lt General Rod Bishop: From USAFA to Leading Seven Commands
Meet STARRS Chairman of the Board Lt. General Rod Bishop, USAF ret, USAFA ’74, interviewed by STARRS & Stripes...
Military Members Fighting Vaccine Mandate
Intellectuals podcast host Dr. Ron Scott speaks with military members John Bowes, Rob Green, and Dana Lyon about their fight...
Interview with LTC Darin Gaub (USA, Ret) Of Restore Liberty
Dr. Ron Scott speaks with LTC (USA, Ret) Darin Gaub, the executive director of Restore-Liberty.org.
The Seditious Six: Military Orders, Outrage and the Law
NEW STARRS PODCAST: Hot takes made it sound groundbreaking: elected officials urged service members to “disobey unlawful...
Reviving Warfighter Culture by Removing Divisive DEI – With Brig. General Chris Petty, USA ret
In this episode of STARRS & Stripes, host CDR Al Palmer, USN ret, interviews STARRS Board of Directors member retired...
DEI’s Impact on Military Unity, Readiness and Historical Lessons for Today
Are our military forces less prepared today than they were after World War II? Join us as Commander Al Palmer, USN ret, and...
Mike Rose: Fighting for Justice and Integrity in the Military and Service Academies
In this episode of STARRS & Stripes, prepare to engage with a riveting conversation on the intricate landscape of...
Rally For Our Republic – Arizona
STARRS held a “Rally For Our Republic” event in September 2024 in Arizona. Here is a video of the full event...
Preserving Military Excellence through Leadership and Unity with Tom Burbage and Bruce Davey of the Calvert Task Group
Join STARRS & Stripes podcast with host CDR Al Palmer, US Navy ret, for an inspiring conversation with leaders of the...
Interview with Matthew Lohmeier
Air Force Academy graduate and former US Space Force Lt Col Matthew Lohmeier was relieved of his squadron command for...
Interview with Scott McQuarrie and Larry Purdy: Raced-based admissions in military service academies
On this STARRS podcast, STARRS President Ron Scott speaks with lawyers Scott McQuarrie, USMA 1972, and Larry Purdy, USNA...
From USAFA to Air Force Leader: Discipline, Mentorship, and Duty with Colonel Ron Scott
STARRS & STRIPES Interviews: Meet STARRS President and CEO Col. Ron Scott, PhD, USAF ret, USAFA ’73 — his...
Interview with Maj. General Bentley Rayburn, STARRS Chairman of the Board
A fighter pilot’s logbook tells one story; the culture that shaped the pilot tells the rest. STARRS & Stripes host CDR...
A Conversation with USAF Brigadier General Christopher “Mookie” Walker
In this episode of STARRS & Stripes, host CDR Al Palmer, USN ret, talks with retired Air Force Brigadier General...
Interview with retired Air Force Colonel and author Tracey Meck
STARRS President, Dr Ron Scott interviews retired Air Force Colonel and author Tracey Meck (STARRS VP Digital Media, USAFA...
Left-Wing Brainwashing in the Military and Academia with Dr. Stanley Ridgley and Dr. Ron Scott
This important episode of STARRS & Stripes looks at the radical and dangerous left-wing ideological influences and...
Freedom’s Last Stand: Understanding Marxist Strategies in America
Alexander Markovsky, a Soviet immigrant who grew up as the son of a high-ranking Communist Party member, brings his rare and...
US NAVY IN EXTREMIS! Facing China’s Growing Maritime Threat with Capt. Brent Ramsey, USN ret.
America faces a maritime crisis that few citizens recognize but that threatens our national security at its core. In this...
Woke Policies are Destroying the Military from the Inside Out
STARRS recently held a Joint Town Hall with the MacArthur Society of West Point Graduates and the Calvert Task Group. The...
Interview With Historian Jane Hampton Cook
STARRS’ VP Dr. Ron Scott interviews historian, author and STARRS Board of Advisors member, Jane Hampton Cook. Jane was...
Open Letters
Air Force / Air Force Academy
Air Force Pilot Granted the Opportunity to Resume His Distinguished Military Career with His Honor Restored
By J.M. Phelps | Gateway Pundit The Air Force has fully restored the career of U.S. Air Force Major Brennan S. Schilperoort...
DEI at USAFA re-designated to “Dignity Respect and Leadership”
By STARRS Chairman Lt Gen. Rod Bishop, USAF ret, USAFA ’74 Dear Friends and especially Parents and Cadets, If you...
Status of the CRT/DEI Agenda at the Air Force Academy
President Trump Appoints New Members to Three Service Academy Board of Visitors
To combat bullying and extremism, Air Force Academy turns to social media sleuthing
US Air Force Ran A Social Experiment To Graduate More Minority Pilots. It Didn’t Go As Planned
Army / West Point
Driving CRT/DEI from the Military
STARRS VP for Education Col. Sam Thiessen, USA ret and 1973 West Point graduate was on LtCol. Denny Gillem’s...
Refuting West Point Professors Screed Against CRT/DEI Removal
Jeanne Ives, USMA ’87 interviewed James Atticus Bowden, USMA ’72 regarding West Point professor Graham...
Navy / Naval Academy
A Capitol Hill Dud
By Colleen Roberts STARRS co-CT State Leader Anyone anticipating verbal ‘fireworks’ during the March 26, 2025 SASC “Status...
SFFA v. Harvard: Should our nation’s service academies be exempt from this landmark ruling?
By R. Lawrence Purdy, USNA ’68 It is all but impossible to make the case that there are “potentially distinct...
SECDEF reminds Academy Supes: “These are MILITARY ACADEMIES, not civilian universities.”
The Navy and Politics: Questions That Deserve Answers
Don’t Give Up The Ship … Coronadan Contributes Essay To New Book
Navy SEALs, Sailors Who Refused COVID Vaccine Will Have Records Expunged After Legal Settlement
CG/Coast Guard Academy
Certification of Merit-Based Military Service Academy Admissions
Jim Banks To Grill Military Academy Heads On Race-Based Admissions
Coast Guard Academy Gives Seven Cadets 24 Hours to Get Off Base After Denying Vaccine Mandate Appeals
Racial Preferences At Our Service Academies Are Not Essential To National Security
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STARRS Calls For a Review Over Ideological Incident at U.S. Air Force Academy
STARRS Announces Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Allen B. West to Board of Advisors
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