USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer: US Foreign Policy and the War in Ukraine – No Time to Abandon Our Values or Our Allies
The world watched Kabul fall. Will Ukraine be next? The US must stand firm, or history will repeat itself—again.
Author: Eric F. Buer
22 articles
A native Californian, Colonel Eric “Ferris” Buer, USMC (Ret), spent his formative years in rural New England before graduating from Ohio Wesleyan University with a degree in economics. After accepting a commission from the Marine Corps, he was trained to fly attack helicopters. His deployments took him to the Persian Gulf, Somalia, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He commanded in combat, served on the staff of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, as a professor of national security strategy at the National War College, and as an air group commanding officer. Eric is currently a senior executive for an aviation and training company. He is also a consultant and public speaker in the areas of military and commercial aviation and global conflict.
USMC Colonel (Ret.) Eric Buer: A Modernized Polish Air Force – NATO’s Rising Power
Poland’s $12B Apache deal cements its NATO power play, modernizing forces with F-35s, Abrams tanks, and unmatched air-ground synergy.
USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer: A Humanitarian and Security Crisis at The US Border
Our nation has always been built on the strength of legal immigration, but when reckless policy opens the door to unchecked mass migration, our security, economy, and national integrity are all put at severe risk.
USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer: The War in Ukraine is Over and Someone Needs to Remind Vladimir Putin
In the face of a crumbling economy, mounting military losses, and an increasingly isolated Russia, Putin’s relentless pursuit of an unachievable victory in Ukraine reveals a leader detached from the stark realities his people endure daily.
USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer: The United States and Our Alliances – The Secret to Preserving Global Democracies
In a world teetering on the edge, where chaos and instability reign, our alliances stand as the last bulwark against the encroaching darkness, a testament to the enduring power of unity and shared vision.
USMC Colonel (Ret.) Eric Buer: A Memorial Day Promise – Fallen But Not Forgotten
As the echoes of Memorial Day fade, the haunting memories of ageless faces and unanswered questions remind us of the pressing need to honor our veterans by fighting relentlessly for those who are still among us, struggling in silence.
USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer: The Last Frontier of Inhumanity – Russia’s Unconstrained Fascination with a Nuclear Armageddon
President Putin’s alarming nuclear rhetoric against NATO not only escalates tensions but also reveals his deepening isolation and desperation as he clings to power amidst significant political and military setbacks.
USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer: The Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing – Iran Exposed by Israeli Strikes
Despite Tehran’s posturing, their military response was significantly restrained, indicating a desire to avoid further conflict with Israel’s markedly superior forces.
USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer: The Road to Redemption – Saving Our Veterans
In the quiet exchange between two aging warriors, I found a poignant reminder of the enduring spirit and unseen scars of those who served, underscoring the profound debt of gratitude our nation owes its veterans.
USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer – The Russian Bear Stumbles in Ukraine: Time to Increase NATO Pressure
The unified Russian forces can no longer win the war in Ukraine, as their forces have culminated and are unable to effectively advance or defend, while the Ukraine, with support from NATO and allies, stands a chance to fundamentally alter the course of the war.
