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My job is to give the president and secretary of defense military advice before they know they need it. ”
The Black Watch is one of the most illustrious regiments. They've been at the vanguard of British military operations for 400 years. Something they're very proud of is what they call 'The Golden Thread,' where you can trace a line back from them to the first Black Watch soldiers who were from the Highlands, spoke Gaelic, and wore the kilt. ”
The real peril of war lies not in military defeat. It lies in war itself, whether we win or lose. ”
Cities, too, are embracing digitization. Barcelona has installed in-ground parking sensors and launched connected public transportation as part of its Smart City strategy. ”
Short, successful military adventures are as effective as the Super Bowl in diverting people's attention from unpleasant truths. ”
Enemies are necessary for the wheels of the U.S. military machine to turn. ”
Democrats and Republicans alike support our military personnel. ”
With no other security forces on hand, U.S. military was left to confront, almost alone, an Iraqi insurgency and a crime rate that grew worse throughout the year, waged in part by soldiers of the disbanded army and in part by criminals who were released from prison. ”
I am proud that the Republican Party stands for strong support for the military, and I am sure we will consistently support our men and women serving in dangerous places around the world and their families. ”
This was a report from a single source. It was an established and reliable line of reporting. It was quoted from a senior Iraqi military officer in a position to know this information. ”