New Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff:
July 19, 2019 The American Conservative
The Decline of Our Nation’s Generals
“Milley’s understanding of war did come up, if only obliquely, when Afghanistan received passing mention. Milley described that war, the longest in U.S. history and still ongoing, as “successful to date.” U.S. efforts to transform Afghanistan into a stable and functioning state have manifestly failed. So too have U.S. efforts to defeat the militants threatening the Afghan government. But for Milley, all that matters is the absence of any post-9/11 terrorist attacks launched from Afghan soil. Based on that narrow and contrived criterion, he puts Afghanistan in the win column.”
New Defense Secretary:
July 17, 2019 Task & Purpose
Mark Esper wasn’t asked a single question about Afghanistan, where 12 US troops have died this year
“Showing just how far removed the war is from life at home, none of the Senators who questioned Army Secretary Mark Esper during his nearly three-hour confirmation hearing to become defense secretary asked about Afghanistan.”
The Department of Defense track record for winning undeclared wars goes back to 1949.
Possibly of interest:
Freedom Comes And Goes – Joint Chiefs of Staff Play No Part
Jobs Programs For Your Freedoms Update:
Let’s Honor The Troops In Honest Ways
USO: “…82% of military families feel that the public doesn’t understand their sacrifices.”
Jet Noise Protects Your Right To Protest?
Armistice Day – Six Months Out
Armistice Day Is Now Free Chow Day
U.S. Senator Susan Collins – More Lies About Freedom
Loyalty Day – A little understanding of freedom
Memorial Day- long weekend/BBQ guilt trips
How Do The Troops Defend The Constitution?
Not asking about the oath of enlistment. Asking about what happens after the oath has been taken.
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