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Colonel Brandon Tellez ’01 to Succeed Brig. General Marks as Commandant, Reinforcing Warfighter Focus at the Academy

(USAFA Press Release) In preparation for a change of command ceremony next month, Col. Brandon J. Tellez, Class of ’01, has...

Scouting America’s Pentagon-Mandated Return to American Roots

By Jay Rogers, USMC veteran Picture this: a twelve-year-old stands at the edge of a cold lake at 0600, staring down his...

Dostoevsky’s “Demons” as a Prophecy of Ideological Possession

STARRS President Col. Ron Scott, PhD, USAF ret, USAFA ’73 highly recommends this article to explain what we are seeing...

LTC Allen West on the spread of radical Islam in the West

Lt Col. Allen West, US Army ret and former Congressman, did a superb job in this very short video when he nailed the danger...

STARRS leaders give “American Creed” presentation at the Center for American Values

Maj. General Joe Arbuckle, USA ret (on the STARRS Board of Directors and formerly its Vice Chairman for many years) and...

Watch “Call Sign Courage” documentary on X

“Call Sign Courage: The Matt Lohmeier Story” is now available to watch on X! The documentary that former STARRS...

The ‘Moral Imperative’ Behind the Rescues in Iran

By Forrest L. Marion, Ph.D. Retired U.S. Air Force officer and military historian The writer gratefully acknowledges this...

”What do you want your military to be?”

By Lt Colonel Robert “Buzz” Patterson, USAF ret STARRS Board of Advisors “There are ways in which a ruler can bring...

End Result of Radical Ideologies

Regarding the problem of the radical ideologies Islamism and Marxism and the Left/Marxists in America who support a brutal...

How can the Army have a guide to spiritual fitness without mentioning God?

By @CynicalPublius, retired Army Colonel So SecWar Pete Hegseth just fired Maj. Gen. William Green Jr., the US Army’s (now...

Hegseth’s transformation of the Pentagon continues apace

By Mike Brest | Washington Examiner Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s ousting of Army chief of staff Gen. Randy George is just...

Dean of West Point leaving to become university president

Brigadier General Shane Reeves, the dean of the Academic Board at the U.S. Military Academy—who was named to that position...

Hegseth Authorizes Off-Duty Service Members to Carry Private Firearms on Installations

Remember Fort Hood By Matthew Olay | Pentagon News Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing military...

Meeting of the U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors – April 13, 2026

From the Federal Register: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee...

Air Force Materiel Command hosts USecAF Lohmeier during Wright-Patterson AFB immersion

(USAF Press Release) Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visited with Air Force Materiel Command units and Airmen...

How the Homeland Became a Combat Zone

By Major Chase Spears, PhD, ret USA PAO During a dinner at the annual gathering of the Ciceronian Society on March 19, a...

The Air Force Is Finally Restoring Honor to the Faithful It Wrongly Punished

By Christopher Motz, First Liberty | The Daily Signal The Department of the Air Force’s March 19 decision to correct the...

Remove Sen. Van Hollen from the Naval Academy Board of Visitors

By Victoria Manning | Restoration News Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) didn’t wait for facts. He went straight to CNN to...

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Pentagon cites ‘meritocracy’ as reported officer promotion removals

The latest political information warfare campaign being carried out by the leftist media and the deep state/national...

Air National Guardsman Being Denied Reenlistment for Refusing Flu Shot Cites Violation of Constitutional Rights

By J.M. Phelps | Gateway Pundit After 18 years of dedicated service, Arkansas Air National Guardsman Chris Babczak is being...

STARRS Minnesota State Leader Interviewed on Podcast about STARRS

STARRS Minnesota State Leader Paul Reese was interviewed on the podcast “On the Fringe with DRS” about the work...

Ivy League Ideological Monoculture Is Useless To The U.S. Military

By Casey Chalk | The Federalist Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s recent decision to end the Pentagon’s academic...

Fact Sheets Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

(The White House) ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive...

EXECUTIVE ORDER: Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

(The White House) By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of...

West Point: Sword Making or Swordsmanship?

By then-Lt. Col. Mitchell M. Zais, USA, USMA ’69 March 1990 Armed Forces Journal International (Now retired Army Brig...

Air Force Officer Continues His Fight Against Vindictiveness and Intolerance Over COVID-19 Shot Mandate

By J.M. Phelps | Gateway Pundit An Air Force officer continues to battle one of the most egregious cases of vindictiveness...

Let’s accomplish the objectives!

By Lt. Gen. Rod Bishop, USAF ret, USAFA ’74 STARRS Chairman Emeritus Regarding the article on Military Times, Pentagon...

USNA BOV Member is Beneath Contempt

By Lawrence Purdy, USNA ’68 United States Senator Chris Van Hollen’s suggestion – without offering any proof —...

Where Have All the Young Men Gone?

By Lt. Col. Karen McKay, USA ret When Richard Nixon ended the draft in January 1973, America lost something vital to its...

Pentagon Highlighting Reinstatements

Pentagon social media accounts have been highlighting military people who left because of the Covid vax mandate but came...

Hegseth Announces Reforms to Chaplain Corps

By Matthew Olay | Pentagon News Secretary of War Pete Hegseth yesterday announced a pair of reforms to the military’s...

Restoring The Ranks Or Repeating The Process?

By Mark W. Castillon, Army National Guard Veteran A Critical Analysis of the Military’s COVID-19 Reinstatement Initiative...

Will the Physical End of the Frankfurt School Be Followed by Ideological Demise?

By Nora Dimitrova Clinton | Legal Insurrection On March 14, 2026, the German philosopher and social theorist Jürgen Habermas...

Gen. Frank McKenzie selected as 21st president of The Citadel

From STARRS Board of Advisors Chairman, Col. Bill Connor, USA ret, The Citadel ’90 and member of The Citadel Board of...

Democrats Blast Hegseth for Feeding Troops but Ignored Biden’s Disastrous DEI Spending

By Matt Lamb | AMAC In the latest manufactured outrage directed at Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, elected Democrats and the...

The Way of War of Our Enemies

By @CynicalPublius on X, retired Army Colonel In every hot war the United States has become involved in since the Korean...

Air Force Pilot Granted the Opportunity to Resume His Distinguished Military Career with His Honor Restored

By J.M. Phelps | Gateway Pundit The Air Force has fully restored the career of U.S. Air Force Major Brennan S. Schilperoort...

The US Army is Finally Kicking Out TikTok Soldiers

On retired Marine veteran “Jamesons Travel” channel: “Watch what happens when active-duty soldiers...

SecWar update on Covid-19 Reinstatements

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth gives an update on the Department of War’s efforts to reinstate those service members...

DAF completes records review for COVID-related separations

(US Air Force) The Department of the Air Force recently conducted a proactive review and upgrade of personnel records...

Drones, Strategy, and the Modern Airpower Revolution

By Lt. Col. Darin Gaub, US Army ret In the early twentieth century, airplanes transformed warfare. In the twenty-first...

Reflection on the Soccer 9 Luncheon

From Brian Nelson, USAFA ’69: On Monday last the Class of ‘69 hosted a lunch for the 9 first class soccer cadets who...

American Ally: The Republic of Korea

By Capt. Brent Ramsey, USN ret STARRS Board of Advisors The Republic of Korea (ROK), more commonly called South Korea, and...

Things I Voted For, Volume II

By Michael A. Thiac, retired Army intelligence officer Purging the armed forces of the Obamaites must continue till all...

Ex-Cadet Behind Democrat Attacks on Virginia Military Institute Has a Checkered History

By Victoria Manning | Restoration News The Virginia Military Institute (VMI) has been under fire from Virginia Democrats who...

Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on “Strengthening the Effectiveness of Our Senior Service Colleges

(Pentagon) The Department of War is committed to maximizing taxpayer dollars on warrior education, and to equipping our...

Brig. Gen. Valpiani Assumes Command as Academy’s 12th Dean of the Faculty

(USAFA) Brig. Gen. James M. Valpiani became the Academy’s 12th Dean of the Faculty during a ceremony in Fairchild Hall...

Colorado Springs News Gazette Highlights STARRS Victory for Air Force Academy Soccer Players

STARRS Vice President and General Counsel Mike Rose is interviewed in this article. He wrote the 10 page paper which caused...

Under Trump, Navy Leadership Refocuses on Winning Wars

By Victoria Manning | Restoration News Upon assuming office, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth gave a clear directive to...

SecWar Forms Task Force on Senior Service Colleges

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth posted a video on X regarding the formation of a task force led by Anthony Tata, the...

Hegseth Calls for Assessment, Alignment of DOW Legal Functions, Operations

By Matthew Olay | Pentagon News Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today called on the joint forces service secretaries to work...

STARRS Releases a Case Study Document on the USAFA

(Press Release) STARRS releases today a 10-page January 2026 memo by Col. Doug “Stoli” Nikolai, USAF ret, USAFA ’89, Vice...

Department of War Scorecard in President Trump’s Second Term

By Capt. Brent Ramsey, USN ret STARRS Board of Advisors What are the successes of the Department of War (DOW) since...

President Trump appoints Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika to Air Force Academy Board of Visitors

By Alex Nitzberg | Fox News President Donald Trump appointed Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative activist Charlie...

Soldier Returns to Service After Vaccine Mandate Discharge

(Pentagon News) By Army Staff Sgt. Raymond Valdez, 40th Public Affairs Detachment “It was just a lot of frustration...

STARRS Highlights Major Achievements in 2025 Year of Accomplishments Report

(Press Release) 2025 was quite a year,” said Colonel Ron Scott, Jr., Ph.D., USAF (Ret.), President and CEO of STARRS...

DEI May Be Gone in Name—Its Enforcers Still Hold the Levers of Power

By Mark W. Castillon, Army National Guard Veteran The administration won the policy war. The bureaucracy won the peace—and...

USAFA BOV Chair Rep. Pfluger talks about service academies at Heritage Defense Panel

(Press Release) Congressmen August Pfluger (TX-11), Pat Harrigan (NC-10), and Matt Van Epps (TN-07), three Veterans and...

Virginia Republicans Send Letter to President Trump and Secretary of War Hegseth Regarding State Interference in VMI Governance

Virginia Democrats Move to Require Teaching Jan. 6th as an “Insurrection”

In Defense of What? The Real Crisis at America’s War Colleges Isn’t Criticism—It’s Denial

Never Fly Alone | A Tribute to America’s Airmen

Case Study of USAFA’s Due Process Failures and Punitive Overkill: A Path to Reformation

The Thirty Year Fight Against Anthrax Mandates and Illegal Orders

Miller says Trump ‘unleashed’ military from ‘woke Pentagon’ constraints after years of political correctness

Communist China Active Threat: Inside and Out

War Message From USNA Supe to Midshipmen

West Point’s Agincourt Moment: Leadership Clinging to Outdated Tactics While Drones and AI Redefine Warfare

VMI Under Siege: The Fight for Military Excellence is Only Just Beginning

When State Politics Threatens VMI and National Defense

Observations of Operation Epic Fury

The VMI Experience — Impending Disaster or Restoration

Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman, Sean Parnell, on ‘Aligning Senior Service College Opportunities With American Values’

Virginia Democrats Attack VMI

SecWar: Fixing the military’s Professional Military Education system

Department of the Air Force leaders emphasize warfighting readiness at AFA Warfare Symposium

Supreme Court Refuses to Take COVID-19 Shot Mandate Cases Affecting U.S. Service Members

West Point cadet booted from Army after using AI to create nude image of woman

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STARRS Podcasts

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...

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...

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...

Interview with Kendall Qualls

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

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...

Military Members Fighting Vaccine Mandate

Intellectuals podcast host Dr. Ron Scott speaks with military members John Bowes, Rob Green, and Dana Lyon about their fight...

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...

Interview with Matthew Lohmeier

Air Force Academy graduate and former US Space Force Lt Col Matthew Lohmeier was relieved of his squadron command for...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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 Amazing Military Aviation Life of F-4 Wild Weasel Al Palmer

His Army Air Corps grandfather received his pilot license in 1906 from Orville Wright and knew aviation legends like Charles...

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...

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...

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...

Interview with Scott McQuarrie and Larry Purdy: Raced-based admissions in military service academies

On this STARRS podcast, STARRS President Ron Scott speaks with lawyers Scott McQuarrie, USMA 1972, and Larry Purdy, USNA...

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...

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...

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...

Woke Policies are Destroying the Military from the Inside Out

STARRS recently held a Joint Town Hall with the MacArthur Society of West Point Graduates and the Calvert Task Group. The...

The Seditious Six: Military Orders, Outrage and the Law

NEW STARRS PODCAST: Hot takes made it sound groundbreaking: elected officials urged service members to “disobey unlawful...

Interview with Author Rebecca Friedrichs on the Far Left Control of our Schools

Dr. Ron Scott, Col, USAF (Ret), STARRS Board of Directors Vice Chairman, interviews Rebecca Friedrichs, author of Standing...

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...

STARRS Town Hall with Guest Speaker Rick Addante: DEI is NOT Dead at the Department of War

At a STARRS Town Hall held on 18 September 2025, Dr. Rick Adante, a former tenured professor, reveals how universities...

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...

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...

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Air Force / Air Force Academy

The US Air Force Failed To Hit A Single Recruitment Goal This Year

By Micaela Burrow, The Daily Caller News Foundation The U.S. Air Force failed to meet its recruiting targets for enlisted...

Biden Promotes DEI-Pushing Air Force Officials On His Way Out The Door

By Shawn Fleetwood | The Federalist As his disastrous presidency comes to a close, Joe Biden promoted several Air Force...

Air Force Backtracks on Banning Personal Pronouns from Email Signatures because of NDAA

Congressman Gaetz Confronts Air Force Secretary on Political Bias Against Conservatives at Minot Air Force Base

Former Air Force Academy Professor: Stop Teaching Cadets Anti-American Racial Marxism

Air Force Slapped With Lawsuit After Claiming It Has No Records On Officer Diversity Quotas

Army / West Point

US anti-affirmative action group challenges West Point admissions policy

The group that successfully challenged race-conscious collegiate student admissions policies at the U.S. Supreme Court sued...

Gen. Boykin: Military denying real impact of ‘wokeness,’ failing America in the process

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats have offered grave concerns of “military readiness” in...