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Rep. Duncan Hunter and His Wife Were Charged With Using $250,000 in Campaign Funds for Personal Expenses
SAN DIEGO — A federal grand jury in California has indicted U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter and his wife on corruption charges. Prosecutors say the panel in San Diego charged the California Republican and his spouse Tuesday with converting more than $250,000 in campaign money to pay for personal expenses, including dental work, fast food, golf outings, and vacations and trips for their family and nearly a dozen relatives. The 48-page indictment alleges the money was taken between 2009 and 2016.
Rep. Duncan Hunter: Hell no, Marine Corps Commandant Neller should not go
The U.S. Marine Corps is a fighting force at war, confronting adversaries in Afghanistan, Syria and other corners of the globe. Now a new battlefront has emerged for the Marine Corps following the revelation of nude photo sharing among Marines and it’s unlike anything they’re accustomed to facing on distant shores and combat zones.
Rep. Duncan Hunter: Slashing the Coast Guard's budget is an appalling mistake that puts our nation at risk
America’s military has been at war for the last fifteen years and the threat from global terrorism and transnational criminal organizations is nowhere near subsiding. It’s a fight that will continue even as the Islamic State, Al Qaeda and other criminal enterprises face operational and leadership setbacks. The threats posed by these groups will continuously evolve as long as a there is the existence of a radicalized Islamic ideology and criminal interests.
Rep. Duncan Hunter: Slashing the Coast Guard's budget is an appalling mistake that puts our nation at risk
America’s military has been at war for the last fifteen years and the threat from global terrorism and transnational criminal organizations is nowhere near subsiding. It’s a fight that will continue even as the Islamic State, Al Qaeda and other criminal enterprises face operational and leadership setbacks. The threats posed by these groups will continuously evolve as long as a there is the existence of a radicalized Islamic ideology and criminal interests.
US Coast Guard deserves military-level funding
America’s national defense consists of an intricate network of government entities that occupy unique mission sets that integrate seamlessly and project American power anywhere in the world. It’s often the Navy and Marine Corps, the Army, the Air Force, and the dichotomy of intelligence agencies that receive high praise and credit as the nation’s premier operational components. Often overlooked in the organizational structure of America’s national defense is the U.S. Coast Guard.
Choosing Two of America's Finest Leaders | RealClearPolitics
The media often caricatures rather than analyzes its subjects. Marine generals, especially those with colorful nicknames, are often pigeonholed as overly aggressive and less than analytical when facing complex situations. Any attempt to portray Marine Gen. James Mattis, President-elect Trump’s nominee for secretary of Defense and Gen.
Rep. Duncan Hunter: Colleague's 'art' disrespected cops
The U.S. Capitol represents many things to different people, but one thing it’s not is a modern art museum. Every year, Members of Congress host an art competition in their congressional districts and the winners—selected through a variety of ways—are given the honor of having their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for the world to see. With the artwork, creativity is not in short supply.
Rep. Duncan Hunter: If Trump really wants a ‘beautiful’ wall, here's what he's gotta get right
Donald Trump’s proclamation that he would build a “wall” along the U.S.-Mexico border was a major selling point in his campaign for the presidency. It was this commitment that helped propel Trump to the forefront of a crowded field of primary opponents either unwilling or hesitant to back the idea, and it no less helped distinguish him significantly from Hillary Clinton on a major political issue important to Americans not just in border states, but nationwide.
Rep. Duncan Hunter: We can defeat ISIS with the right strategy. Mosul is just the beginning
Over the last several days, the fight led by the Iraqi Army to liberate Mosul and drive the Islamic State from the city is cause for some optimism. The spine of the Iraqi military is finally stiffening and with the help of U.S. and coalition forces, the liberation of Mosul now appears to an achievable objective. No matter the outcome, the reality is that the fight for Mosul is just the start of what will be a long and arduous campaign to defeat the Islamic State through military means.
JSTARS Stalls as Air Force, Congress Work Contract Detail
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The JSTARS request for proposals (RFP) has been delayed as the US Air Force works with Congress to scrub language in the defense authorization bill that would force the service to pursue a fixed-price contract, the service’s acquisition executive said.Despite industry expectations that the Air Force would release its final RFP for the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System recap program in September, the service instead put forward another draft version.The...
US Senate Rejects Bar on $1.15B Arms Sale to Riyadh
WASHINGTON — The US Senate scuttled a measure to block the $1.15 billion sale of US tanks to Saudi Arabia, though a Hill fight is looming over another measure the kingdom dislikes. The rare joint resolution to disapprove of the sale was tabled on Wednesday, 71 to 27, but the vote signals concerns from lawmakers over Saudi Arabia’s Yemen campaign and suspicions over the US ally's role in sponsoring hard-line Islam. Sens.
Goldfein: Air Force Must 'Redefine Our 21st Century Squad
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein on Tuesday announced the three one-star generals who will lead the effort to revamp the service’s squadron structure, command and control, and joint leader development. Brig. Gen. Stephen Davis, director of manpower, organization and resources, will be in charge of overhauling squadrons, Goldfein said during his speech to the Air Force Association’s Air Space Cyber conference here. Brig. Gen.
Why Trump Has the Temperament to Be President
Why Trump Has the Temperament to Be President For Donald Trump, the latest recurring question around his candidacy—incited by the liberal left and parroted by even some Republicans—is whether he has the right temperament to be Commander in Chief. With Trump, what you see is what you get. Through the course of the campaign, that’s been one of his greatest attributes and it explains why so many Americans, tired of politics as usual, are rallying behind him. Read Full Article »
Trump's national security critics shouldn't ignore their mistakes
There’s a lot of buzz from opponents and critics of Donald Trump Donald TrumpClinton looks to infrastructure for job-creation Clinton invokes Michael Phelps to slam Trump Clinton blasts Trump's child care tax deduction MORE on the fact that 50 national security experts—all Republicans—have proclaimed they are unable to support Trump because he’ll put America at risk as Commander in Chief. I have deep respect for many of the individuals in the group of 50 experts.
Rep. Duncan Hunter: Why Trump is right about NATO
One thing Donald Trump knows better than almost anyone is the art of making a deal and negotiating from a position of strength. Trump is now applying that same savvy business-sense to America’s international role as the chief contributor, in terms of dollars and military support, to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)—an alliance of countries from North America and Europe. Trump has it right.
Michael Gerson: It’s time for the GOP establishment to disown Trump
WASHINGTON — When it comes to the chaotic, flailing, floundering Trump campaign, many senior Republicans are in a state of panic. Will this become a state of revolt? "If the next few weeks are anything like the last two," a senior GOP official told me, "anything could happen at the convention." Donald Trump's response to the Orlando attack — encouraging religious bigotry and implying that President Obama might be a secret jihadi — confirmed the worst Republican fear: that Trump will remain Trump.
GERSON: GOP establishment should disown Trump
WASHINGTON — When it comes to the chaotic, flailing, floundering Trump campaign, many senior Republicans are in a state of panic. Will this become a state of revolt? “If the next few weeks are anything like the last two,” a senior GOP official told me, “anything could happen at the convention.” Donald Trump’s response to the Orlando attack — encouraging religious bigotry and implying that President Obama might be a secret jihadi — confirmed the worst Republican fear: that Trump will remain Trump.
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The Cold War might be over, but the U.S. and Russia are once again in direct competition in the race to gain access to the Arctic and project force from the polar region. This reality has raised the stakes and accelerated the clock for the development and production of a modernized U.S. icebreaker fleet … or just a single ship. An icebreaker is among the greatest acquisition priorities of the U.S. government, wedged between the interests of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Rep. Duncan Hunter: Integrating women into combat specialties is not a joke, it's serious
There is nothing funny about combat. Anyone who has ever been in the fight will tell you that war is not a joke or a subject for a punchline. This was the case last week when the liberal media and several late night talk shows made light of an amendment I proposed to an annual defense bill to force a debate on the merits of integrating women in the infantry and special operations and therefore requiring they register for the draft. It was branded as a “joke amendment,” by one late night show host.
America needs to debate impact of drafting women into military
Editor's note: The following is an opinion piece. The writer is not employed by Military Times and the views expressed here do not necessarily represent those of Military Times or its editorial staff. Finally there is an issue on which hardline conservatives and coffeehouse liberals can agree. Neither group truly supports the idea of sending America’s daughters and sisters into direct ground combat, and neither adores the idea that women should be compelled to register for the draft.
America needs to debate impact of drafting women into military
Editor's note: The following is an opinion piece. The writer is not employed by Military Times and the views expressed here do not necessarily represent those of Military Times or its editorial staff. Finally there is an issue on which hardline conservatives and coffeehouse liberals can agree. Neither group truly supports the idea of sending America’s daughters and sisters into direct ground combat, and neither adores the idea that women should be compelled to register for the draft.
Rep. Hunter: Why we must give careful consideration to a 'gender neutral' military
For as long as Barack Obama has been president, the U.S. military has been a staging ground for social change. The incorporation of women in ground combat units, without much consideration or care for its impact, is just the latest example of an administration bent on using the military to advance its priorities regardless of consequences to mission readiness or combat effectiveness.
Why is Obama Letting China Beat the US at Global Drone Sales?
If American allies are given a choice when they purchase military weapons, it’s a sure bet that they’ll look to buy American every time. The U.S. military has the most technologically advanced fighting force in the world and it’s no wonder so many of our global partners clamor for the cutting-edge weaponry that sets our defense forces apart. This is the case now, but the technology gap is closing in some areas.
Secretary Carter, show the world we won't tolerate Afghan child rape
Imagine for a moment that you are serving in the U.S. Army and deployed to Afghanistan, and on your base there is clear evidence that child rape and other human rights violations are occurring at the hands of local Afghan police commanders and military officials. You have already reported the crimes and nothing has been done. Now you are standing face to face with a self-admitted child rapist and he’s laughing in your face—telling you to get lost. What do you do?
Hunter: DeCA ignoring Congress, and families will pay
As a nation, we ask a lot from our men and women in uniform, while they ask for little — if anything — in return. We ask them to train day and night to the highest standards. We ask them to put our freedoms ahead of their lives. We ask them to go to war. And we ask their families to make similar, and sometimes even greater, sacrifices. Military families bestow the ultimate honor: They grant us their loved ones so that we may enjoy our liberty.
Rep. Hunter to besieged major: CIA should be paying you
[Editor's note: The following is an open letter from Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., to Maj. Mathew Golsteyn. The officer faces a board of inquiry that begins Tuesday at Fort Bragg, N.C. The board is to recommend whether he could remain in service. The Army alleges that Golsteyn, in a job interview with the CIA, admitted to killing an unarmed Afghan in Marjah, Afghanistan, in 2010. Golsteyn believed the man to be a known bomb maker, according to the Army's account.
Average Soldiers Don’t Trust Their Generals and They Have a Point
A survey last year showed only 27% of the military felt senior leaders looked out for their best interests. To fix the morale crisis generals need to stop acting like politicians. Through a decade-plus of war, America’s military men and women, and the families that support them, have experienced their share of hardships. Separations through multiple deployments and the inherent dangers of combat are enough to press the emotional and physical limits of even the strongest individuals.
No More Russian Engines on American Rockets
An invisible battle is raging between those who believe the U.S. military should rely only on secure defense suppliers and those who are willing to turn a blind eye, in the interest of globalization, to the dangers of foreign dependence.
Death of Bin Laden: SEALs are heroes but Team Obama should have shut up about mission details
Navy SEALs are disciplined, tactical and menacing warriors within the U.S. Special Forces community. They are often at the tip of the spear, operating in the shadows and conducting dangerous missions worldwide, and they have achieved much success: from hostage rescues, to ship and oil rig assaults, to perhaps the most publicized and well-known of them all--the death of Usama bin Laden.
It's Time for Better Options for Rescuing US Hostages
The deaths of American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff give good reason why the Islamic State group must be crushed. Though less apparent in these tragedies is what the U.S. government must do differently to support Americans in captivity—specifically those held in hostile territory. At this very moment, there are Americans in the custody of extremist organizations from Iraq and Syria, to Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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