July 30, 2019 The Seattle Times
Navy on Whidbey Island is a matter of ‘national security’
My take:
The US should maintain strong and ready military forces.
I am indifferent to jet noise on Whidbey Island. Not complaining, not trying to get the Navy to leave.
“…vital to our national security.”
Did the advantage of US air power allow the undeclared wars in Iraq or Afghanistan to be prevented, won or shut down?
The Dept. of Defense was nowhere to be found on 911.
We haven’t won a war since.
Even if NAS Whidbey was shut down, training would continue at other locations. MCAS El Toro is one example of bases that have been closed over the years. Training goes on.
Sound of Freedom
In some cases, the US Armed Forces provide for our physical security. That’s as good as it gets.
In terms of American rights and freedoms- The Dept. of Defense has no more say than the Dept. of Agriculture.
Legal marijuana, concealed carry of handguns, semi automatic rifle sales, federal minimum drinking age, sports betting, voting rights, bump stock ban, interracial marriage, gay marriage, tobacco sales, open container laws, etc.
None of these are linked in any way with The Joint Chiefs of Staff, The Troops, The Dept. of Defense or the outcome of military operations overseas.
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Not asking about the oath of enlistment. Asking about what happens after the oath has been taken.
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