Afghanistan And The ‘Zero Option’ : Chicago Tribune

DeM Banter:  Agree...and here's to hoping it was merely a threat...and we won't have to revisit in 5 years. Chicago Tribune July 13, 2013 Pg. 12 Why the U.S. should keep a hand in there President Hamid Karzai’s erratic behavior has President Barack Obama considering a complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan after 2014. …

Freeze Possible On All Promotions, Recruiting By Tom Philpott

DeM Banter: the question is...what do we expect of our military? What quality of military does America need? And fund it... Hanford (CA) Sentinel July 13, 2013 Military Update Failure by Congress to end budget sequestration could force the services in fiscal 2014 to freeze military promotions, suspend recruiting and halt all change-of-station moves, Defense …

Modest Debut Of Atlas May Foreshadow Age Of ‘Robo Sapiens’ By John Markoff

DeM Banter: ...and they don't need medical care, pilot bonuses, or a housing allowance...interesting times... New York Times July 12, 2013 Pg. 11 WALTHAM, Mass. — Moving its hands as if it were dealing cards and walking with a bit of a swagger, a Pentagon-financed humanoid robot named Atlas made its first public appearance on …

Banking On America By Frank J. Gaffney Jr.

DeM Banter: No... really... I'm looking for the good news strategic stories...my search continues. Washington Times July 9, 2013 Pg. B1 The Import-Export Bank brings customers to the defense industry's doors A perfect storm is brewing — one that threatens to devastate what’s left of America’s military and its associated industrial base. This would be …

How and Why to Be a Leader (Not a Wannabe) by Umair Haque

DeM Banter: WOW!  Powerful stuff here...Don't know how to say it any better...well, I have an issue with Umair's piece on vision below...but that's  pretty small.  It is all about love... could not agree more.  I penned a piece on love and leadership and never published...I guess it is time to dust that off.  Thoughts? …