US Military
Obama Owes the Military an Apology
Copyright 2012 Susan Stamper Brown
Forgiveness is a discipline that transcends cultures and bridges many divides when words fail. Without it, the world would look like the chaotic mess that is Afghanistan these days, where an alleged Quran burning by the U.S. military supposedly inspired deadly riots and the murder of U.S. troops. Read the rest of this entry »
The Danger of the Obama Administration’s Loose Lips
Copyright 2012 Susan Stamper Brown
During World War II, posters displaying the slogan “Loose lips might sink ships” reminded service members and civilians alike to avoid indiscreet discussions about secure information that could be exploited by the enemy and used against America during wartime. People understood that freedom of speech did not give them license to spill their guts because national security was vital to victory and victory was paramount to America’s survival. Read the rest of this entry »
Merry Christmas, Welcome Home, and Job Well Done
Copyright 2011 Susan Stamper Brown
Surrounded by the protection of barbed wire fences and cement barricades, the United States Forces – Iraq flag was furled for the last time during an unpretentious ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq on December 15, 2011. It has been a long nine years. At the war’s onset in 2003, troops were promised the only way to return home was through Baghdad. Nine years, two administrations, and multiple tours later, with mission finally accomplished, troops are headed home to celebrate Christmas. Read the rest of this entry »
Meddling in Africa
The response to president Obama’s October 14, 2011 announcement that U.S. military boots were on the ground in Africa to assist in another “overseas contingency” “non-war” operation in Africa is another example of the left’s ever-evolving definition of war based upon which political party is in control. Read the rest of this entry »
Never Forget September 11, 2001
Copyright 2011 Susan Stamper Brown
Recently, I was reminded of the value of the freedom while attending a military retirement ceremony in Washington D.C. Driving down the hill after the ceremony, my soul was stirred as my eyes caught a glimpse of the late-summer sun reflecting across the sea of white-washed stones at the adjacent Arlington National Cemetery — and wondered what it is that defines a person who is willing to give his or her life in exchange for freedom. Read the rest of this entry »
A Pink Slip For Attorney General Holder?
Copyright 2011 Susan Stamper Brown
During a recent speech at the American Constitution Society (ACS), United States Attorney General (AG) Holder lauded our American civilian court system as “our most effective terror-fighting weapon.” Holder’s address, along with his whole AG career, reflects a flawed ideology that believes wrapping enemy combatants in the American flag will somehow steer them towards full disclosure. Read the rest of this entry »