Department of Defense on Townhall

Panetta: We'd Seek "International Approval," Not Congress', to Act in Syria Thu Mar 8

Kate Hicks
Homeland Security May Still Be Able to Legally Monitor the Internet Sat Feb 18

Katie Pavlich
Michelle Obama Now Trying to Control What the Military Eats Fri Feb 10

Katie Pavlich
Get Lean: Obama's Defense Strategy Pares Down MIlitary Thu Jan 5

Kate Hicks
Army's New Toy: Strike Anywhere on Earth in One Hour Fri Nov 18

Katie Pavlich
Why Defense Stocks Could get Crushed in Coming Years Sat Nov 5

David Sterman

Cuts in military spending already have the support of most Democrats, but a rising number of deficit hawks in the Republican Party are willing to trim Department of Defense (DoD) spending as well. ... more
Missing WW II airmen to be buried at Arlington Fri Oct 21

AP News
Pentagon turns to Silicon Valley for leads Fri Oct 14

Reuters News
Gay military personnel ready for 1st convention Fri Oct 14

AP News
Lawmakers advise supercommittee to be cautious Thu Oct 13

AP News
US debts forcing big military cuts, but where? Wed Oct 12

AP News
US officials seek to protect tiny Puerto Rico frog Tue Oct 11

AP News
Remains of 3 Vietnam War soldiers to be buried Mon Oct 3

AP News
Dozens arrested in drug raid at Pa. Boeing plant Thu Sep 29

AP News
The Stonewall and the Trapdoor Mon Sep 19

Gary McCaleb

For over a year, ADF and decorated, high-ranking veteran chaplains have warned that DADT repeal will harm military religious liberty. One of the most significant threats is that the lack of strong regulations protecting chaplains and service members from “sexual orientation discrimination” complaints will chill free speech and freedom of religion. ... more
Donald Rumsfeld: Privileged to Have Been Able to Serve Our Country Fri Sep 16

Katie Pavlich
The Need to Restructure the DoD Part 2 Wed Aug 10

Earl Tilford

The U.S. Department of Defense must restructure to accommodate deep budget cuts and, more importantly, be ready for the challenges of 21st-century warfare. Those challenges will include unconventional operations and wars fought in vastly expanded battle spaces. Reforms are needed in three areas. ... more
The Need to Restructure the DoD: Part I Sun Aug 7

Earl Tilford

The U.S. military needs massive restructuring. The National Security Act of 1947 institutionalized the Industrial Age force extant today. Now, the armed forces of the United States would be hard-pressed to counter a North Korean invasion of South Korea without using nuclear weapons. ... more
Dereliction of Duty Fri Aug 5

Oliver North

The potentates on the Potomac claim that President Barack Obama's signature on the "debt deal" solves the immediate problems created by Washington's spendthrift fiscal madness while "protecting America's future." Truth be told, it does neither. Here's why. ... more
Jobs, Economy and National Security on American's Minds Wed Jul 27

George Landrith

Of the most important issues facing Americans today, the stalled economy and high unemployment rate rank at the top of the list. ... more
Panetta, sworn in as defense secretary, pledges ‘no hollow force’ on his watch Fri Jul 1

Townhall.com Staff
TEXT: Panetta Sworn In, Sends Message to Troops, Civilian Personnel Fri Jul 1

Townhall.com Staff
Robert Gates: It Was An Honor To Serve Thu Jun 30

Washington, DC

Outgoing Secretary of Defense Robert Gates receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom. ... more
America’s Funniest Bloopers by Presidential Candidates Wed Jun 8

Humberto Fontova

“I don’t know? Does Cuba have a government-run health-care system?” Imagine a secret tweet by Sarah Palin disclosing such ignorance. ... more
Back, to the Future? Thu May 26

Rich Tucker

With a $14.3 trillion national debt, high gasoline prices and still-high unemployment numbers, things can seem bleak these days. But the lesson from the 1980s is: We've been in tough times before, and worked our way through. ... more