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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...

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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

By Tanya Noury | Military Times The Pentagon has launched a formal review of the “effectiveness” of women in ground-combat...

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

By J.M. Phelps | Gateway Pundit In Air Force Brigadier General Christopher Sage’s case, he was left in command. No action...

Bookmark this for your grandchildren

Kids don’t learn in school about the Cold War and how miserable it was for people in Communist countries to live under...

The Left’s Radical Ideas on Property

By Lt. General Rod Bishop, USAF ret, USAFA ’74 STARRS Chairman Emeritus NYC Mayor Mamdani’s Tenant Director, Cea...

“Would you kill for it?”

(STARRS) Marxism is really a religion, and its followers are not atheists but are true believers in their god, the utopian...

Marxist Revolution Language

By Maj. General Joe Arbuckle, USA ret STARRS Vice Chairman In Mamdani’s speech he clearly used communist revolution words...

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

(Government Accountability Office) U.S. service academy graduates are expected to lead as military officers. The academies...

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

By Andi Shae Napier | The Daily Caller News Foundation Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Monday began taking steps to demote...

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

By Glenn H. Reynolds | New York Post The wholesale adoption of diversity, equity and inclusion ideology in almost all our...

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

By Alex Nitzberg | Fox News Congressman Wesley Hunt of Texas (West Point 2004 grad) is calling for the complete and...

Director of National Intelligence Speech

On December 20, 2025, Director of National Intelligence and Army officer Tulsi Gabbard addressed Turning Point USA’s...

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

By George Agese, Retired Army Officer The most dangerous wolves are those that wear the fleece of impartiality, for they...

Hegseth Did What Biden Called ‘Impossible’

By Victor Davis Hanson | The Daily Signal (published 2 weeks before Venezuela) Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The...

FY25 Sees Best Recruiting Numbers in 15 Years

What a difference a year makes! And STARRS no longer has to update its document recording comments showing CRT/DEI agenda...

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

By Lt. Col. Orlandon Howard | US Army Lt. Col. Christopher Berge was a highly regarded battalion commander when the 2021...

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

By Bryan Grossman US Air Force Academy Association of Graduates Checkpoints Magazine On July 24, the U.S. Senate confirmed...

Good Navy News: Part II

By Capt. Brent Ramsey, USN ret STARRS Board of Advisors (The first of this two-part series is here.) Joint INDOPACOM...

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

By Doug Truax, USMA’ 92 | Restoration News Congressional Republicans spent the past year vowing to voters that they...

Commander Salamander Reviews “The Lost Generation” Article

By CDR Salamander, US Navy veteran | Substack The above graphic remains one of the most descriptive graphics of our...

War Department Moves to ‘Make Chaplain Corps Great Again’

By S.A. McCarthy | The Washington Stand Just one week before America celebrates the birth of Christ, War Secretary Pete...

NDAA restores women’s policy teams canceled in Pentagon DEI purge

By Hope Hodge Seck | Military Times Days after Pete Hegseth was installed as the Pentagon’s top civilian, some all-volunteer...

Congress strips merit from the military and shackles the president in one bill

By Will Thibeau, veteran Army Ranger, and Lukas Wagner The National Defense Authorization Act restores DEI loopholes...

Mark Kelly Faces Escalated Review of Alleged Misconduct From Pentagon

By George Caldwell | The Daily Signal The Pentagon is plowing ahead in its investigation of Arizona Democrat Sen. Mark...

Rhetoric Is Unfairly Harming the Reputation of Our Military

By Col. William Connor, USA ret, The Citadel, ’90 Chairman, STARRS Board of Advisors On Dec. 4, the 2025 Reagan National...

The Dangers of Undermining U.S. Civil–Military Relations

By Col. Mackubin Owens, USMC (ret) A fundamental element of U.S. civil–military relations is the principle of civilian...

The deeper effects of the miserable DEI ideology agenda

Everyone is commenting with their thoughts on the viral article, “The Lost Generation“. This tweet goes deeper...

Brutal Essay Perfectly Describes DEI’s Not-So-Secret Victims

By now you’ve probably heard or read the article, “The Lost Generation,” that has gone completely viral...

One Man’s Fight for the Many

By Justin Chartrey | Crosspolitic News From a stage in Quantico, Virginia at the end of September, Secretary of War, Pete...

An Open Letter to President Trump

By Jessica Sage, Air Force veteran, USAFA grad Wife of USAF Brig. General Christopher Sage Dear President Trump, You are a...

Air Force One-Star General Officer’s Fight Against Autopen, Bureaucracy, and Injustice

By J.M. Phelps | Gateway Pundit Do President Donald Trump and War Secretary Pete Hegseth recognize the bureaucratic...

Biggest Military Funding Bill Still Allows Promoting Soldiers By Race And Sex

By Col. William A. Woodruff, US Army lawyer, retired Five months ago, in these pages I expressed concern that Congress was...

War Department Reevaluates Discharge Characterizations for COVID Vaccine Refusal

By C. Todd Lopez | DOW / Pentagon News For service members involuntarily discharged solely for refusing to take the COVID-19...

Statement on the Restoring Honor to Service Members Separated Under the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccine Mandate Memorandum

(DOW Press Release) The Secretary of War recently directed the military departments to proactively review personnel records...

Purges, Collapse Inside CIA, and the Path to National Recovery

US Military Academies Must Sever Ties With Activist Accrediting Agency

Leadership by Example Has Broken Down at VMI—and the Corps Shows It

Partisan Disparity Of Investigations – A Way Ahead To Speed Conclusion Of Investigation Of General (retired) Milley’s Conduct

Current State of the US Air Force Academy by Three Cadets

GOP’s 2026 NDAA Doesn’t Go Far Enough for America First Principles

Our Flag, Education in America, and a School Newspaper

How the political tide turned on Mark Welsh, the four-star general ousted as Texas A&M president

USAFA NCLS 2026 Theme – Courage to Lead in the Profession of Arms

Mothers of MEN

Federal appeals court lets Pentagon reinstate transgender service ban, says judge overstepped military leaders

Partying in uniform: Former Naval Academy commandant’s carousing raises conduct questions

FY26 NDAA: Rebuilding American Power Through President Trump’s Peace Through Strength Agenda

USECAF Lohmeier Joins Special Warfare Trainees for Morning Ruck

Good Navy News

FY ’26 NDAA Conference Bill

Mike Rose’s Statement at USAFA BOV Meeting

Update on how the US Air Force Academy is getting rid of CRT/DEI ideology

USAFA Board of Visitors Meeting – 8 DEC 2025

Seditious Conspiracy on Capitol Hill

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STARRS Podcasts

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

What it’s REALLY like living in a Communist country under Marxist ideology

A voice that lived through Marxism can strip away illusions in seconds. STARRS & Stripes host Commander Al Palmer, USN...

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...

Interview with Kendall Qualls

Intellectuals Host Ron Scott talks with Kendall Qualls about the problems facing the republic. “We will be victorious...

Interview with Dr. Zuhdi Jasser

Dr. Ron Scott hosted an interview with Dr. Zuhdi Jasser on CD Media’s series, “The Intellectuals.” Dr. Jasser is a first...

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...

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 Charles Love

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

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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 Author Jason Hill, PhD on CRT

“Intellectuals” podcast host Dr. Ron Scott speaks with Dr. Jason D. Hill, PhD., DePaul University Philosophy Professor, one...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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Air Force / Air Force Academy

Air Force Academy Touts New Program To Combat Politicization In The Military

By Micaela Burrow, The Daily Caller News Foundation Administrators and a cadet at the Air Force Academy think a new program...

Proposed Amendments to the USAFA AOG Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws

By Lt. General Rod Bishop, USAF ret, USAFA ’74 In response to a retired USAF Colonel who stated he was a “Past...

The Air Force’s Faltering Effort to Get More Diversity Among Officers May Be Out of Time

Through six decades, BG Mal Wakin blazed trails at Academy

Diversity and Inclusion at USAFA – A Trojan Horse

Members of Congress Press Air Force Academy on Trans Colonel’s Partisan Speech at Recent Conference

Army / West Point

US Military Academies Producing Beauty Queens

Really?? Sign of things getting quite off track at the academies. From Task & Purpose: The women who wear the crowns...

Frontlines of Freedom Radio interviews John Hughes, BG Chris Petty

The following are two consecutive weekend programs of Frontlines of Freedom with interviews of MacArthur Society President...

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