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A nation cannot survive treason from within

By Col. Ron Scott, PhD, USAF ret, USAFA ’73 STARRS President & CEO Earlier this week, the spouse of a VERY high...

Signs of a Marxist Uprising

‘Made in America’ author Xi Van Fleet and ‘The Invisible Coup’ author Peter Schweizer discuss how Marxist/Maoist political...

BOOK REVIEW | The Truth: Stranger—and More Dangerous—Than Fiction

By Lt. Col. Eric Vogel, USAF ret, USAFA ’73 STARRS Ambassador and Connecticut State Leader Hey, I’m no f—ing criminal...

USAFA’s New Dean of the Faculty: Col. James Valpiani ’04

(USAFA Press Release) The Department of the Air Force has named Col. James M. Valpiani as the institution’s next Dean of the...

STARRS Releases Town Hall video: ‘The Threat of the Red-Green Axis’

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — STARRS (Stand Together Against Racism and...

The Pentagon right to reassess women’s effectiveness in ground combat roles

By Michelle Thibeau, USMA ’14, served in Special Operations Command in Afghanistan and Amber Smith, Former Deputy...

Military intelligence officers warn: Minneapolis is an organized insurgency

By Eric Schwalm, Retired Green Beret (CW4), @Schwalm5132 As a former Special Forces Warrant Officer with multiple rotations...

Virginia Democrats blasted for threatening historic military college VMI with funding threat over DEI concerns

By Preston Mizell | Fox News Virginia Democrats in the state’s House of Delegates introduced a resolution on Tuesday that...

Navy Under Secretary Hung Cao says personnel discharged over vaccine mandate were ‘failed’

By Michael Sinkewicz | Fox News The Department of the Navy issued an apology letter Friday to former military personnel...

Report finds Air Force Academy should improve due process for those facing discipline

By Mary Shinn | Colorado Springs News Gazette The Air Force Academy does not provide consistent access to open hearings or...

Military Deep State and The Price of Speaking Out – With Brig Gen Chris Sage

On retired Army intelligence officer Sam Shoemate’s new podcast, he interviews Brigadier General Chris Sage, a...

Standing in Honor Against Tyranny

Retired Army Major PAO Dr. Chase Spears welcomes Air Force Reserve Major Kim Bitter, a 20-year veteran flight nurse...

DOW: 365 Days of Peace Through Strength

The Department of War has made an impressive multimedia webpage of the significant activities and accomplishments of the...

Dept of War 2026 National Defense Strategy

The Department of War has released its 2026 National Defense Strategy (pdf) From the opening memo from SecWar Hegseth: For...

Why the US Army must focus on winning the first battle of the next war

By Secretary of the U.S. Army Daniel P. Driscoll Cold, calculating, and ruthless adversaries do not hesitate. Hot, searing...

How The Biden Admin Tried To Keep The VA Woke After It Left Town

By Virginia Kruta | The Daily Wire In the last year of the Biden administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs...

What STARRS Accomplished in 2025 Because of You

2025 was quite a year with a new Administration and Pentagon leadership that had the same aims as STARRS: eliminate the...

Grokipedia profiles STARRS Chairman Bentley Rayburn

STARRS received a email news alert that Elon Musk’s Grokipedia had made a page entry on our new STARRS Chairman, Maj...

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Close Woke War Colleges?

CEO of gCaptain John Konrad posted on X, “How many times do I have to submit the request to close the Naval Woke...

MacArthur Society Commanders Call: The Classic Learning Test and West Point

The MacArthur Society of West Point Graduates held their monthly Commanders Call with guest speakers Jeremy Tate, the...

USMA Board of Visitors Meeting Feb 23, 2026 in Washington, DC

From the Federal Register: The USMA Board of Visitors will hold an in-person meeting on Monday, February 23, 2026 from 9 am...

STARRS Announces New Appointments to the Board of Directors and Advisory Board

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — STARRS (Stand Together Against Racism and...

It was just yesterday…

By Commander Salamander | CDR Salamander Substack Over at WSJ, recent Midrats Podcast guest and former Congressman Mike...

The Democrats’ Coup 2.0 Agenda Demands Accountability

By Major Chase Spears, PhD, USA ret I think, in many ways, the uniformed military may help save us from this president.” –...

Our Service Academies Are Infected With Marxism

L. Todd Wood, USAFA ’86, sits down with retired US Army Major Chase Spears on Marxism in the service academies and the...

Air Force Blocks Retirement of Exemplary Officer and Discharges Her Over Lawful Objections to Vaccines

By J.M. Phelps | Gateway Pundit An exemplary Air Force officer is losing her retirement after a Board of Inquiry abruptly...

Pagans in the Military Chapels

Chaplain, Major General Charles C. Baldwin, USAF ret, USAFA ’69 STARRS Board of Advisors “Pagan worship services are...

A Salute to Military Wives

By Tony Lentini, USMA ’71 Instead of Christmas cards, my good friend Dave Higgins and his wife Jane annually send 12...

Athletics Exception To Merit-Based Admissions Should Be Removed

By usmadata Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stipulated an athletics admissions exception for West Point and other Service...

Bad News and Good News for Taiwan

By Capt. Brent Ramsey, USN ret STARRS Board of Advisors Taiwan is the number one manufacturer of the most advanced computer...

Lester Gabriel interviewed on Voices of Freedom

STARRS Ambassador and Virginia State Leader Lester Gabriel, USAFA ’67, gave an interview about his military career in...

Should the Military Mandate Vaccines?

One question. Massive consequences. In this new Feds for Freedom episode, Stephanie Weidle sits down with retired Vice...

VMI targeted by Virginia’s new radical leftist government

Another example of how elections have consequences. Now that the radical leftists are in power in Virginia, one of their...

Paganism Must Be Rooted Out of the Military

By Victoria Manning | Restoration News Pagan worship services are now taking place in Christian chapels on military bases...

Fired Professor Exposes DEI Fraud

Dr. Chase Spears, a retired Army Public Affairs Officer, welcomes Dr. Rick Addante (on STARRS Board of Advisors)—former NASA...

DoD Restoring America’s Fighting Force Task Force (RAFF-TF) – Initial Report to the Secretary of Defense

The March 1, 2025 DOD report on removing CRT/DEI ideology from the military has finally been released. This is the initial...

SecWar removes the oldest DEI program in the federal government—the 8(a) program

In more great news, on Friday Secretary of War Pete Hegseth posted a video on his X account about taking a...

Fighting resistance and undermining from inside the Pentagon

By Col. Rob Maness, USAF ret STARRS Board of Advisors President Trump and SecWar Hegseth have issued an order to reinstate...

Pentagon vows to reform military newspaper Stars and Stripes, remove ‘woke distractions’

Finally! Next do Military.com By Joseph A. Wulfsohn | Fox News The Department of War announced Thursday it is reforming the...

TYPICAL: Mamdani appoints “avowed socialist” as Chief DEI Officer for New York City

We’re not out of this yet. New York City is serving as the canary in the mine to warn that America could descend back...

Chairman Pfluger Welcomes Senate Wingmen to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors

(Press Release) Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) – a U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) graduate, former fighter pilot...

“Feminization Equals Wokeness”

Watch a 17-minute video of author and commentator Helen Andrews explaining how the feminization of our culture is a cause of...

How DEI Caused a Military Recruitment Crisis

By Mike Gallagher and Kevin Wallsten Op-Ed in the Wall Street Journal In his recent viral essay, “The Lost Generation,”...

Make ‘Star Trek real’. Hegseth vows military AI without woke constraint

By Zac Anderson | USA Today War Secretary Pete Hegseth laid out a plan for advancing military artificial intelligence...

Sen. Mark Kelly Sues Pete Hegseth Over Military Rank Demotion Due To Viral ‘Illegal Orders’ Video

By Andi Shae Napier | The Daily Caller News Foundation Democratic Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly filed a lawsuit against Secretary...

Air Force Academy acting dean asks for refrain on absolute statements about Maduro’s capture

Why the Dean even needs to remind service academy professors not to make negative judgements on a recent US military...

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...

STARRS is now on Instagram and TikTok

In addition to our other existing social media accounts, STARRS is now creating and posting short-form videos on Instagram...

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Taps New Leadership for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy After Years of Neglect

(US Department of Transportation Press Release) U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced Rear Admiral...

U.S. Air Force Academy Chapel restoration ensures long-term service to Cadet readiness

(USAFA) The Air Force is working closely with its primary contractor to accelerate restoration of the iconic Cadet Chapel...

The Constitutional Hypocrisy of the Left

By Lt. Col. Allen West, USA ret Former Congressman Greetings everyone, and Happy New Year. Welcome to a new year for our...

I’m Done Lamenting; You Should Be Too. Make 2026 a Year of Reforming Over Mourning

By Major Chase Spears, PhD, USA ret It is that time again, the beginning of a new year. Some will mark it with a list of...

America’s Military Is Back

By Senator Jim Banks As we close out 2025, the Trump Administration has racked up many big wins. But none are as significant...

DEI Resurfaces in the Marine Corps

By Col. Gary Anderson, USMC ret About this time last year The Commandant of the Marine Corps fervently declared that the...

The Snatch and Grab of Maduro Was Not ‘Illegal’

By Col. William A. Woodruff, US Army lawyer, retired The world woke up Saturday morning January 3, 2026, to the news that...

The Mission to Extradict Nicholas Maduro

By Col. Bill Conner, Esq., USA ret, The Citadel ’90 Chairman, STARRS Board of Advisors On January 3, 2026, the U.S...

Next USAFA Board of Visitors Meeting to be held in Washington, DC on Feb 5, 2026

(Federal Register) The USAFA Board of Visitors will be meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on Thursday, February 5...

MOH Drew Dix Inspires JROTC Students

STARRS Board of Advisors member Drew Dix, a Medal of Honor Recipient, recently gave a talk to JROTC students from Kentucky...

DOD launches review of ‘effectiveness’ of women in ground combat roles

Air Force is “Hellbent” on Ending the Career of a Brigadier General Over His Opposition to the COVID-19 Mandate

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The Left’s Radical Ideas on Property

“Would you kill for it?”

Marxist Revolution Language

GAO Report: Clarifying Guidance Would Enhance Effectiveness of Honor and Conduct Systems

Pete Hegseth Takes Action Against Sen. Mark Kelly, Who Egged On Military To Defy Trump In Viral Video

DEI hollowed out a generation — and sapped America’s promise

Black Republican calls for total, permanent abolition of DEI: ‘I want to earn every opportunity on merit’

Director of National Intelligence Speech

Unmasking the Wolf: Decoding Partisanship in Feaver’s Civil-Military Norms

Hegseth Did What Biden Called ‘Impossible’

FY25 Sees Best Recruiting Numbers in 15 Years

Reinstated former battalion commander takes up mission to help others separated over vaccine mandates

Undersecretary of the Air Force Matthew Lohmeier ’06 shares his vision for strengthening the Air Force and Space Force

Good Navy News: Part II

Congress’ National Defense Plan Misses the Mark. Trump Shouldn’t Sign It

Commander Salamander Reviews “The Lost Generation” Article

War Department Moves to ‘Make Chaplain Corps Great Again’

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STARRS Podcasts

Upholding the Warrior Ethos in the Military: Interview with MOH Recipient Drew Dix

STARRS & Stripes host CDR Al Palmer, USN ret interviews retired Army Special Forces Major Drew Dix, Medal of Honor...

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...

From Flying F-4s to Fighting DEI: A Veteran’s Journey to Restore Military Values

STARRS & Stripes podcast host Al Palmer and guest Ron Olds, two veteran F-4 Phantom pilots during the Vietnam War...

Interview with Matthew Lohmeier

Air Force Academy graduate and former US Space Force Lt Col Matthew Lohmeier was relieved of his squadron command for...

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...

Exposing DEI: Understanding the Strategy Behind Institutional Indoctrination

A lot of important, eye-opening information in STARRS July Town Hall with guest speaker Dr. Stanley Ridgley, a former Army...

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...

Major General Joe Arbuckle on Meritocracy, Accountability and Military Reform

What does it take to rise from a private to a Major General in the U.S. Army? Major General Joe Arbuckle, US Army ret, joins...

Interview with Charles Love

Dr. Ron Scott, STARRS VP and Board of Directors Vice-Chairman, interviews Charles Love. Mr. Love is the Executive Director...

Journey to Chief: Rod McKinley on Military Service, Standards, Families and Leadership Values

STARRS & Stripes host CDR Al Palmer, USN ret, interviews STARRS Board of Directors member Rodney McKinley, who served as...

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...

Interview With Adam Coleman

Dr. Ron Scott speaks with author, columnist Adam Coleman on problems in society. Coleman is the author of Black Victim To...

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...

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...

STARRS Town Hall with Guest Speaker Rick Addante: DEI is NOT Dead at the Department of War

At a STARRS Town Hall held on 18 September 2025, Dr. Rick Adante, a former tenured professor, reveals how universities...

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...

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...

Shifts in Military Culture: Insights from Lt General Rod Bishop

Is the U.S. military compromising its unity and readiness for the sake of progressive ideologies? Join STARRS & Stripes...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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 Historian Jane Hampton Cook

STARRS’ VP Dr. Ron Scott interviews historian, author and STARRS Board of Advisors member, Jane Hampton Cook. Jane was...

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...

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...

The Amazing Military Aviation Life of F-4 Wild Weasel Al Palmer

His Army Air Corps grandfather received his pilot license in 1906 from Orville Wright and knew aviation legends like Charles...

The Hoax of Critical Race Theory: Interview with Dr. Wilfred Reilly

STARRS Ron Scott talks with Dr. Wilfred Reilly about the hoax of Critical Race Theory. See his books: BOOK REVIEW: Hate...

What STARRS Accomplished in 2024 Because of You

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Air Force / Air Force Academy

Air Force Paid For Drag Queen To Appear At ‘Bingo’ Event And ‘Glow Party,’ Docs Show

By Jake Smith | The Daily Caller News Foundation The Air Force paid for bingo and party events attended by a drag queen in...

Senate Confirms Matthew Lohmeier As Next Under Secretary Of The Air Force

By Shawn Fleetwood | The Federalist In a 52-46 vote, the U.S. Senate confirmed former Space Force Lt. Col. Matthew...

Chip Roy slams Air Force LGBTQ+ Pride Month celebration, says GOP should take drastic action against military

Senate Confirms Charles Q. Brown As Chairman Of The Joint Chiefs Of Staff After Schumer Brings Vote

Air Force Academy makes changes to honor code

AMC highlights Rapid Global Mobility during USecAF visit

Army / West Point

Declaration of Betrayal of West Point and the Long Gray Line

By “Concerned Graduates of West Point” The Long Gray Line is the assembly of graduates of the United States Military Academy...

West Point Grads Discuss Issues at the Military Academy

Jeanne Ives ’87, host of “The Real Story with Jeanne Ives” show interviews Matthew Newgent, ’96...