Trump’s War of Choice
Trump’s lust for confrontation has overridden prudence, plunging America into another conflict with no justification, no congressional approval, and no clear endgame—just echoes of past blunders cloaked in fresh arrogance.
Op-Ed
The Bolduc Brief: Lionizing American Generals – A Critical Examination
We’ve gone from commanders who kept their names out of the headlines to a generation of brass who seem more concerned with book deals and legacy than battlefield results.
The Bolduc Brief: The Federalization of the National Guard – A Historic Review
When a President federalizes the National Guard without a governor’s consent, it’s not a show of strength—it’s a gamble with the fragile balance between state authority and federal overreach.
The Bolduc Brief: The Duty of Military Leadership – Upholding Integrity Amidst Political Maneuvering
When generals choose silence over courage, they abandon the very principles they swore to uphold and leave our soldiers to navigate a battlefield where integrity is the first casualty.
The Bolduc Brief: Reflections on the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Army – A Celebration or a Division?
Turning the Army’s 250th birthday into a $45 million political pageant insults the very soldiers it should be honoring—reducing centuries of sacrifice to a hollow campaign backdrop.
The Bolduc Brief: The Significance of Flag Day – A Reflection on the American Flag and Its Values
The American flag isn’t merely a symbol—it’s a sacred thread woven through every act of service, every sacrifice, and every inch of freedom we’ve earned and must defend.
Will President Trump Nuke Iran’s Nukes?
Trump’s ultimatum to Iran: negotiate in 2 months—or face the unthinkable. Could the first US nuclear strike since WWII be looming?
The Bolduc Brief: The Political Misstep of President Trump at Fort Bragg
President Trump turned what should have been a unifying tribute to our Army’s 250th birthday into a partisan spectacle that disrespected the troops and dishonored the very Constitution they swear to defend.
The Bolduc Brief: Refocusing Military Leadership – The Imperative of Warfighting Readiness Over Political Distractions
Our generals need to stop chasing headlines and start focusing on what matters—preparing our troops to win wars, not walk in parades.
The Bolduc Brief: The Complexities of Deploying U.S. Troops on American Soil
We must tread carefully when deploying military force on American soil, ensuring that every action taken reflects our unwavering commitment to the Constitution and the freedoms it guarantees.
What’s in a Name? The USNS Harvey Milk and the Case for Depoliticizing U.S. Warships
Warships should be named for courage, not controversy—for heroes who earned honor in battle, not figures chosen to score political points.
The Bolduc Brief: An Ongoing Dialogue – The Imperative of Vigilance in Veteran Affairs
Progress at the VA is encouraging, but without constant vigilance and principled oversight, we risk slipping back into the bureaucratic complacency that has too often failed our veterans.
