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The Military Needs You To Help Defend It

In this opinion piece for The Fulcrum, Julie Roland, a former Navy Lieutenant Commander who resigned her commission in 2025, argues that the Trump administration is politicizing the military and demanding unquestioning obedience.

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Our Generals Have No Confidence in Hegseth

In August, four top military commanders registered “non-concurs” on extending Iran war operations, in a classified briefing. All warned that the effort is unsustainable and erodes readiness for potential wars in the future. Clymer explains the significance of their dissention.

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