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In the winter of 1777-1778, the American Revolution faced one of its most perilous internal crises. While British forces occupied Philadelphia and the Continental Army struggled to survive at Valley Forge, a quiet but dangerous effort unfolded within the leadership of the revolutionary cause.
An anonymous letter sent to the Continental Congress attacked Gen. George Washington’s leadership, questioned his competence, and urged his removal as commander-in-chief. The letter did not stand alone.

President Donald Trump will award the Medal of Honor to three soldiers on Monday, marking the second time this week that he has recognized service members with the U.S. military’s highest award for valor.
Master Sgt. Roderick “Roddie” W. Edmonds, Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis, and retired Command Sgt. Maj. Terry P. Richardson will receive the award, the White House announced on Thursday. 
White House officials had previously confirmed that Ollis and Edmonds would be awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously.

Smaller in both size and budget, the Marine Corps often lags behind the Army when it comes to infantry rifles. Early in World War II, Marines were still using bolt-action M1903s from the previous World War, while the Army fielded the semi-automatic M1 Garand. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, Marines cleared houses with old M16s sporting 20-inch barrels, while soldiers collapsed the stocks of their handier M4 carbines.
This time, however, will be different. When it comes to the Army’s adoption of the M7 rifle, the Marine Corps has decided not to follow suit.

A former U.S. Air Force major and experienced fighter pilot has been arrested on federal charges accusing him of illegally providing combat training to pilots in China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
Gerald Eddie Brown, Jr., 65, also known by his call sign “Runner,” was taken into custody Wednesday in Jeffersonville, Indiana, shortly after returning to the United States from China in early February 2026. Brown, a U.S.

Over nearly 30 years in the Navy, I learned how to solve problems.
I started as an aviation electrician’s mate, fixing aircraft on the flight line. I later drove warships as a surface warfare officer. Eventually, I transitioned into public affairs, serving in multiple combat zones, working with foreign militaries, and on joint staffs where policy, law, and strategy collided daily.
Fixing airplanes teaches systems thinking. Driving warships teaches accountability under pressure.