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ROTC Is the New Rush

Young people are searching for community and purpose. ROTC can give them both.

2026 Is Starting to Look a Lot Like 2006

Twenty years after Democrats took back Congress, the same forces are gathering again: war, affordability, an unpopular president and a hunger for change.

Three Generals Who Changed How I Think About Leadership

What Eisenhower, Gavin, and Powell can still teach us about leadership.

From The DAV National Conference: The Warning Signs Before a Veteran Crisis

Distress, bad actors, caregiver strain and mental health are often treated as separate problems. A growing coalition is beginning to connect them before it is too late

Why LeBron James Chose the Sixers

The billionaire basketball legend took a massive pay cut for the chance to bring an NBA championship back to one of the league’s most storied franchises after 43 years.

Ukraine’s Cheap Drones Exposed Russia’s Defenses. America Should Take Notice.

America must invest in counter-drone defenses before inexpensive attacks impose enormous costs on its military and critical infrastructure.

Let Veterans Use the GI Bill for Trades, Not Just Degrees

Most Americans don’t have a college degree. It’s time to let veterans pursue the skilled trades with the same GI Bill benefits as those attending college.

Patriotism & America 250

What Washington, Lincoln, and Eisenhower can still teach us about love of country, power and integrity.

America Belongs to All of Us

Patriotism has never meant pretending America is perfect. It has always meant believing the country is yours to improve.

America 250: We’re Built By Veterans

What we can still learn from Washington and Hamilton’s military service.

A Father's Day Reflection on My Two Jack Murphys

On showing up and being present.