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At the War Department: We Stand. We Fight. We Defend the Republic.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth posted this powerful speech. Listen to or read every word: At the War Department: We Stand. We...

Photos from “America at a Crossroads” Event

Here is a link to view photos taken at our “America at a Crossroads” event in Arizona in October: the reception...

America at a Crossroads: Preserving Faith, Family and Freedom – FULL EVENT

This is the full STARRS event held in Scottsdale, Arizona, on October 10, 2026 called, “America at a Crossroads:...

The Sky Is Not Falling: God Is Still On The Throne

By Lt. Col. Darin Gaub, US Army ret Co-founder of Restore Liberty There is something deeply troubling about watching...

General Flynn Warns of the Red-Green Alliance with Host Dean Cain

General Michael Flynn joins host Dean Cain to sound the alarm about what he describes as the “Red-Green Alliance,” socialism...

The Military Recruiting Crisis Was by Design

In 2023, the Army missed its recruiting goal by 10,000 soldiers. Two years later, every branch beat its goal months early...

Veterans And The Vote

By Capt. Tom Burbage, USN ret, USNA ’69 President, Calvert Task Group We hear a lot these days about the political...

Are Military Review Boards Really Defying Hegseth’s Transgender Military Policy?

By Joshua Arnold | The Washington Stand In a Friday article, The New York Times published its unofficial tally of appeals by...

Military Boards Go Rogue On Hegseth’s Transgender Troop Ban

By Jillian Butler | The Daily Caller News Foundation Military boards are disobeying Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ban on...

Air Force Flu Vaccine Memorandum Sparks Fears of Another “Purge” Among Religious Objectors

By J.M. Phelps | Gateway Pundit A newly circulated Air Force memorandum has quietly expanded the criteria for Seasonal...

USAFA BoV Chairman Pfluger Holds Fall Meeting in Colorado Springs

(Press Release) Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Board of...

USecAF Lohmeier visits Ellsworth AFB in SD, Grand Forks AFB and Minot AFB in ND

(USAF) Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visited Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota to see firsthand the...

A Veterans Call to Action

By Fred Stuvek Jr., USNA ’74 Calvert Task Group Ahead of the November 2026 elections, the Calvert Task Group (CTG) is...

So What Do You Think About Hegseth?

By Patrick “Kit” Bobko, USAFA ’91, USAF veteran I spent the first 20 years of my legal career at a Big Law firm in Los...

A Veteran’s Stand Against Overreach | Kevin McAfee

Kevin McAfee, president of Feds For Freedom, Army civilian and retired soldier, graces the podcast this week. He discusses...

Trump restored the Department of War. Now it’s up to Congress to finish the job

By Sean Parnell | Fox News Opinion I led a platoon of infantrymen in the 10th Mountain Division in Bermel, a rugged district...

Retired Military Officers Reportedly Discussed ‘Extra-Constitutional’ Plans For America

By Jillian Butler | The Daily Caller News Foundation A collection of non-governmental organizations staffed by former...

Lieutenant General Sylvia and Institutional Rot

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

America IS at a crossroads, and at the STARRS event in Arizona, “America’s Women” President Kim Miller doesn’t talk about it...

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:...

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

A Story of Political Betrayal

USAFA Board of Visitors Meeting – October 16, 2026

Correctly Understanding the ‘Stupidity’ of the Left

USecAF Lohmeier sees Ramstein AB Airmen, Guardian readiness firsthand

Civilian Tenure Is Out at America’s Military Service Academies—Why It Matters

Secretary Hegseth Announces Six Major Initiatives at Quantico Speech

Hegseth Unveils Sweeping Military Overhaul, Targets Top Brass, ‘Wokeness’

Message from Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn regarding STARRS Event on October 10

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One Year & 160 Lives Changed Forever!

An Oath, or Just Recitation of Words?

Sharia Law – Dangerous Ideology Spreads in America

Air Force Major Arrested for Protesting Trump Could Face Court-Martial Over ‘Contemptuous’ Words

Establishment of the Office of Religious Affairs

DoW MEMO: America’s Corps of Cadets

Hegseth Delivers ‘State of the Force’ Address, Outlines Series of New Initiatives

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.”

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STARRS Podcasts

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Author Jason Hill, PhD on CRT

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

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...

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 Charles Love

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

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 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...

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...

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 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...

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 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...

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...

Interview with Kendall Qualls

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

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...

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,”...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Long Red Road from Marxism to Communism

A three-minute video from a military academy lit the fuse for a bigger question: how did ideas tied to Marxism and...

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Air Force / Air Force Academy

USAFA Cadets Unveil Class of 2024 Painting

A beautiful painting of Air Force fighter jets flying over the Air Force Academy was recently unveiled for the Class of 2024...

Biden’s Pick For Joint Chiefs Chair Made ‘Diversity’ And ‘Inclusion’ Focal Points In Air Force Personnel Decisions

By Shawn Fleetwood | The Federalist President Joe Biden’s purported pick to head the Defense Department’s Joint Chiefs of...

“Can The Academy Survive?” PART 2 – Is Attrition A Good Thing?

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

Trailer released for Matt Lohmeier documentary

Chris Walker on Prioritizing National Defense & Rebuilding Military Strength

Army / West Point

“DEI is dead at #USArmy”

So says the official US Army X feed. Hoooahh! They were responding to another post which claimed an Army office was merging...

‘Woke’ Military Policies to Blame for Recruitment Crisis, Service Members Say

The U.S. Army is expected to fall nearly 40,000 troops short of its recruiting goals over the next two years. The Army is...