By Col. Tom Anderson, USA ret @CynicalPublius on X Last night, that execrable house organ of the Democrat Party, The...
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U.S. Navy Shipbuilding: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Capt. Brent Ramsey, USN ret STARRS Board of Advisors To their credit, President Trump and his administration recognize the...
The Pentagon just put the ‘war’ back in our service academies
By Col. Rob Maness, USAF ret STARRS Board of Advisors The Department of War has ended lifetime tenure for future civilian...
The War on Woke at West Point
STARRS The MacArthur Society and STARRS are mentioned in the below New York Magazine article. It’s written by Jasper...
What’s In a Name: ‘War’ Sends Clarifying Message to Adversaries About Departmental Mission
(Pentagon) A little over a year ago, in September 2025, President Donald J. Trump rechristened the Department of Defense as...
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Ended the Illegal and Discriminatory Practices of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
(White House) ENDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION PRACTICES: In 21 months back in office, President Donald J. Trump has...
Hegseth Swears In Air Force General After Vaccine-Mandated Early Retirement
(Pentagon) Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed Air Force Brig. Gen. Melissa S. Cunningham (USAFA 1996) back into the Air...
Gen. Mike Flynn: Why Voting Turnout is National Security
23% turnout in a key primary. That’s not a footnote, it’s a flashing warning light and at the STARRS “America at a...
Two Veterans Warn: American Principles Under Assault by Radical Ideologies
In this presentation at STARRS “America at a Crossroads” event in Arizona, STARRS leaders retired Army Major General Joe...
Kim Miller: Patriotism Should Not Be Partisan
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Amy Shepard: Strengthening American Institutions by “Stocking the Pond”
A college junior had never heard of the Berlin Wall and that one detail tells a much bigger story about civic education in...
Kendall Qualls on DEI, Marxism and their War on the Black Community
In this powerful address at STARRS “America at a Crossroads” event, Kendall Qualls — U.S. Army veteran, businessman, and co...
Col. Rob Maness: We Cannot Defend Liberty by Pretending Evil is Rare
America turns 250, and Col Rob Maness (retired USAF) argues that anniversaries don’t protect a republic, people do. Speaking...
Maj. General Bentley Rayburn: Why a Free Society Needs Faith and Virtue
America doesn’t lose freedom all at once, it loses it inch by inch when truth gets replaced by feelings and self-government...
Jesus is not on the ballot, but Marxists are. Make your vote count.
By WG Morrow, US Army veteran @WGMorrow on X I have been asked more than once this season some version of the same question...
Weaponized Lawfare: An Army Colonel’s Defamation Suit Raises Questions on Patriotism, Free Speech, and Freedom of the Press
By J.M. Phelps | Gateway Pundit Legal retaliation over comments is raising critical questions about the intersection of...
USAFA Provost Valpiani’s remarks at BOV
Remarks given by USAFA Provost/Chief Academic Officer Brig. General James Valpiani at today’s BOV meeting: Good...
USAFA Commandant Tellez’s remarks at BOV
Remarks given by USAFA Commandant of the Cadets Brig. General Brandon Tellez at the USAFA Board of Visitors meeting today:...
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USAFA Superintendent Moga’s remarks at BOV
Opening remarks given by Lt. General Paul Moga, Superintendent of the Air Force Academy, at today’s Board of Visitors...
October 2026 USAFA Board of Visitors Meeting
The US Air Force Academy Board of Visitors held at meeting today at the Air Force Academy with STARRS was in attendance. The...
Chairman Pfluger Unveils USAFA Board of Visitors Semiannual Report Ahead of Meeting in Colorado Springs
(Press Release) Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Board of...
The Destructive Power of White Guilt
By Lt. Col. Eric Vogel, USAF ret, USAFA ’73 STARRS Connecticut State Leader You might be intending to view Shelby and...
The Enemy Within: A General’s Warning
MacArthur Society’s Major General Paul E. Vallely, U.S. Army (Ret.), USMA ’61, was interviewed by The Red Threat...
Pentagon Public Affairs Takes Over Historically Independent Magazine
By Jillian Butler | The Daily Caller News Foundation The Pentagon has appointed one of its own public affairs officials as...
Oversight Project Defends Military Man in D.C. Defamation Lawsuit Over Charlie Kirk Death Celebration
(Press Release) Hard at work this past Saturday, the Oversight Project removed a defamation lawsuit filed by Army Col. Junel...
Calvert Task Group Launches VeteransVote.us to Rally Veterans for the November 3, 2026 Election
STARRS strongly supports this effort by the Calvert Task Group who we work closely with: New resource urges those who served...
Lawsuit Claims Pentagon Withholding Records on ‘Effectiveness’ of Women in Combat
Continued lawfare against SecWar: By Katherine Plummer | Military.com Multiple civil rights groups have sued the Department...
Nonbinary Army Soldiers Fight DOD Dismissals Under Trump’s Military Transgender Ban
It appears from this story that transgenders are still serving in the military and using lawfare to stay in. Skip also down...
Military Chaplain Seeks to Correct the Record After Losing a Promotion Over ‘Microaggression’
By Tyler O’Neil | The Daily Signal An Army chaplain is asking military authorities to expunge from his record a...
USAFA AOG and BOV Meetings This Week
From Unity Slate: For USAFA grads, there are two important meetings this week at the Air Force Academy that we encourage you...
Biden Dept. of Defense advertised for recruits during “The View”
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth had some interesting things to say aboard the USS Lincoln in an interview with Real...
Dr. Lani Kass: October 7th and Israel’s War with Hamas
STARRS Board of Advisors member Dr. Lani Kass was interviewed on the Politics and the Past: Desert Dialogues podcast by the...
Tanya Regan, USAFA ’80, interviewed on Kim Monson Show
(Kim Monson Show) The Kim Monson Show interviewed Tanya Regan, who is the assistant vice president for outreach of Stand...
Pete Hegseth Announces Major Overhaul of Military’s Investigative Process
By Adam Gramegna | Military.com Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the military services to tighten the rules for...
In Defense of Western Civilization
By US Secretary of State Marco Rubio There are great ruins all across the world. In many cases, they are places where...
The Real Truth About Communism by Matt Newgent, 1996 West Point grad
Matthew Newgent of the MacArthur Society of West Point Graduates saw up close what happens in a country that lived under...
Senator introduces legislation to to “depoliticize” military promotions–but insists on using political criteria
STARRS Here’s another example of those on Left who deeply politicized the military during the Biden administration by...
Fort Hood jihadist faces death — now Washington must purge its policy of lies about Islamic radicalism
By Reed D. Rubinstein Lawyer representing Hasan’s victims and their families Sixteen years after his deadly rampage at Fort...
We were THAT close to losing it all
By Col. Tom Anderson, USA ret @CynicalPublius on X I’m sure many of you are familiar with this famous Tweet. That...
Warfighters, Not Bureaucrats: Reforming Military Education
Every service academy graduate costs taxpayers roughly half a million dollars. So what is that investment supposed to buy...
The Special Relationship Just Failed a Basic Test
By Col. Rob Maness, USAF ret STARRS Board of Advisors When American bombers scramble out of a host-nation base faster than...
SecWar Hegseth Visit to USAFA; Gives Speech to Cadets
(Pentagon News) Secretary of War Pete Hegseth traveled to the U.S. Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs, Colorado, on...
A Story of Political Betrayal
By Major General Joe Arbuckle, US Army ret STARRS Board of Directors Vice Chairman Emeritus I recently saw a doctor whose...
USAFA Board of Visitors Meeting – October 16, 2026
Requests to attend in-person and/or written statements due before October 11, 2026. You can watch the meeting online on...
Correctly Understanding the ‘Stupidity’ of the Left
By Greg Salsbury, PhD STARRS Board of Advisors The “Dumbocrats” Narrative A long list of prominent conservatives have...
USecAF Lohmeier sees Ramstein AB Airmen, Guardian readiness firsthand
(USAF) Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visited with U.S. Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa and U.S. Space...
Civilian Tenure Is Out at America’s Military Service Academies—Why It Matters
By Victoria Manning | Restoration News For years, Restoration of America Foundation (ROAF) has argued that service...
Secretary Hegseth Announces Six Major Initiatives at Quantico Speech
(Pentagon News) Over the last two years under Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s leadership, the Department has been...
Hegseth Unveils Sweeping Military Overhaul, Targets Top Brass, ‘Wokeness’
Excellent article covering the big changes. Sec Hegseth is moving at a pace necessary to keep step with the rapid changing...
Message from Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn regarding STARRS Event on October 10
Former Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency and President Trump’s first National Security Advisor Lt. General...
Join the Infantry
By @InfantryDort on X, US Army Lt. Colonel The reason I always say “Join the Infantry” is because it’s one of the last...
One Year & 160 Lives Changed Forever!
By Col. Kevin Bouren, US Army, USMA 1997 Chief, US Army COVID Reinstatement & Reconciliation Task Force One year ago...
An Oath, or Just Recitation of Words?
By Lt. Colonel Allen West, USA ret STARRS Board of Advisors Executive Director of the American Constitutional Rights Union...
Sharia Law – Dangerous Ideology Spreads in America
By Col. Rob Maness, USAF ret STARRS Board of Advisors Host of the Rob Maness Show Strap in, because today we’re talking...
Air Force Major Arrested for Protesting Trump Could Face Court-Martial Over ‘Contemptuous’ Words
By Adam Gramegna | Military Times An Air Force officer who was arrested after calling for President Donald Trump’s...
Establishment of the Office of Religious Affairs
“God is good. Evil is not. America’s military must understand the difference.”–SecWar From...
DoW MEMO: America’s Corps of Cadets
From SecWar’s speech: ” . . . Our fifth announcement, like the sixth that will follow, is about people. In an...
Hegseth Delivers ‘State of the Force’ Address, Outlines Series of New Initiatives
(Pentagon News) Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered a speech on the status of the military today, during which he...
Our Country is at a Crossroads: Interview with Colonels Rob Maness and Ron Scott
Cultural State of the Force
New President of The Citadel Gen. McKenzie: “I will be relentless — relentless — in the pursuit of excellence.”
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Signs Directive Halting Tenured Civilian Positions at U.S. Military Service Academies
Over-Feminization of Journalism and Modern Woke Reporting
STARRS to Host National Forum on Faith, Family and Freedom in Scottsdale, Arizona
The United States Air Force Academy Is Training Warriors Again
Defense Language Institute moves to remove perceived DEI language from classrooms
Guam and Its Pacific Neighbors: A Critical Line of Defense
Now Back in Uniform: At Least 134 Airmen, Guardians Who Refused COVID Vaccine
After being discharged under vaccine mandate, Army Soldier reinstates and completes transfer to Space Force
Legal Battle Over COVID-19 Shot Mandate Sparks Debate on Military Accountability and Public Health
Secretary Hegseth’s Joint Warfighter Evaluation Restores Marshall’s Standard
Watch Call Sign Courage on Angel Studios
The Canadian Military Deems God Offensive
Restoration of America Efforts Inspire Nearly 40,000 Messages to Congress
Save the World War II Palawan site
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STARRS Podcasts
Interview With Elaine Donnelly, Center For Military Readiness
STARRS Vice President and Board of Directors Vice-Chair, Dr. Ron Scott interviewed Elaine Donnelly, from the Center for...
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,”...
Interview with Matthew Lohmeier
Air Force Academy graduate and former US Space Force Lt Col Matthew Lohmeier was relieved of his squadron command for...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Interview With Dr. Carol Swain
Dr. Ron Scott interviews Dr. Carol Swain. Dr. Swain is a former tenured professor of political science at both Princeton...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Cognitive Diversity and Constitutional Values in Today’s Military: A Conversation with Navy Veterans from the Calvert Task Group
STARRS & Stripes host Commander Al Palmer, USN ret, leads a thought-provoking discussion that challenges current...
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.
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...
STARRS Town Hall | The Military’s Leftwing Ideological Resistance: Fighting Back Against the Military Reforms of the President and SecDef
STARRS held its quarterly Town Hall meeting on 9 April 2025 with special guest speakers Sam Shoemate, a retired Army...
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...
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...
Interview with Charles Love
Dr. Ron Scott, STARRS VP and Board of Directors Vice-Chairman, interviews Charles Love. Mr. Love is the Executive Director...
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 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...
Open Letters
Air Force / Air Force Academy
On the brink of war but Tinker Air Force Base celebrates National Coming Out Day
The world’s on fire and on the brink of war but Tinker Air Force Base thought it would be a good idea to post a tweet...
DAF releases memorandum: Civilian Positions Identified With DEI Duties
(Dept of Air Force) The Department of the Air Force released the memorandum Civilian Positions Identified With DEI...
Army / West Point
Army Expects to Miss Its Recruiting Goal Again This Year
Hmmmm, wonder why? It’s a great mystery. The Army does not expect to hit its ambitious recruiting goal of 65,000 new...
Staff sergeant, colonel reinstated after leaving over COVID-19 vaccine refusal
By Capt. Jennifer French | US Army News Staff Sgt. Austin Waring stood on Sabre Airfield Aug. 7 surrounded by family, fellow...
Navy / Naval Academy
Military Reform: Reversing the Decline
By Col. Gary Anderson, USMC ret Retired as Chief of Staff of the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab Served as a Special Advisor to...
List of DEI-Related Books Removed from Naval Academy Library
In its ongoing gaslighting of the American public, the legacy news media feigned angst that the Naval Academy removed DEI...
CG/Coast Guard Academy
Coast Guard and Air Force Academies’ Recent Actions Against the Unvaccinated
Our Service Academies Must Discard Race-Based Admissions
Racial Preferences At Our Service Academies Are Not Essential To National Security
New bill in House would codify Trump’s order banning woke curriculum from U.S service academies
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Space Force Commander speaks out after being ‘relieved of duty’
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Children’s Health Defense and STARRS Support National Release of Duty to Disobey Documentary
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