John Teichert: Squandering Our Resources and Time
Government Shutdown Resolved, But Concerns Remain After an unprecedented government shutdown, the federal government has reopened. However, the recent agreement is simply a repetition of previous years’ temporary solutions, extending the continuing resolution (CR) until January 31, 2026. This means we’re looking at less than 90 days until we might face another crisis of our […]
Brig. Gen. John Teichert: Taking Responsibility for the Disaster in Afghanistan
Reflecting on the Afghanistan Withdrawal: A Somber Fourth Anniversary August marks a rather stark fourth anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan—a moment that many would agree was quite tragic. On August 15, 2021, the capital, Kabul, fell to the Taliban. Then, just over a week later, a harrowing event unfolded at Abbey Gate, claiming […]
JOHN TEICHERT: America’s Relationship With Israel Has Become A Political Flashpoint. It Shouldn’t Be This Way
In the military, our best geopolitical advice has always been – and has had to be – tied to facts and a dispassionate commitment to the best interests of our great nation. Our decisions were not made based on protest slogans, celebrity complaints, fundraising opportunities, or poll dominance. We carefully weighed the pros and cons […]