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Op-Ed

The Bolduc Brief: Upholding the Sacred Trust – The Imperative of Protecting the Department of Veterans Affairs

Slashing the VA’s workforce while our veterans wait in limbo for care isn’t fiscal responsibility—it’s a betrayal wrapped in a budget line.

The Rot at the Top: Admiral Burke and the Navy’s Ethical Crisis

Admiral Burke’s conviction isn’t a shocking aberration—it’s the inevitable result of a Navy culture that rewards silence, punishes whistleblowing, and treats accountability like a PR inconvenience.

The Bolduc Brief:  Revising U.S. Foreign Policy in Africa – A Call for Strategic Adjustment

When American leaders fumble basic facts about Africa, it signals more than ignorance—it broadcasts a dangerous indifference that our adversaries are all too eager to exploit.

The Bolduc Brief: Leadership is About Accountability – A Reflection on American Diplomacy and Responsibility

When America’s leaders speak, the world listens—not for noise, but for clarity rooted in truth and accountability.

The Bolduc Brief: The Ethical Imperative of Leadership – A Critical Evaluation of the $400 Million Aircraft Controversy

Just because a $400 million aircraft lands in your lap like a golden goose doesn’t mean you should roast it without asking who’s picking up the tab—and why.

The Bolduc Brief: The Military’s Recruitment and Retention Crisis – Reflections on Leadership and Policy

When a quarter of recruits are walking away and leaders are still patting themselves on the back, it’s not just a crisis—it’s a refusal to acknowledge reality.

The Bolduc Brief: Embracing Purpose – A Veteran’s Journey to Being Useful and Necessary

Wearing the badge has shown me that true purpose isn’t found in titles or accolades, but in the quiet, daily acts of service that affirm both my usefulness and my place in the world.

The Bolduc Brief:  Veterans Struggle – The Paradox of Utility and Necessity in Our Lives

The hardest part wasn’t losing the job—it was confronting the quiet, gnawing fear that maybe, just maybe, I was no longer needed.

The Bolduc Brief: The Impact of Economic Policies on Military Readiness

Economic strength isn’t just about Wall Street numbers—it’s the fuel that powers our tanks, trains our troops, and keeps America’s enemies watching their step.

The Bolduc Brief: The Case Against Military Parades for President Trump – A Call for Fiscal Responsibility and National Identity

A government-funded military parade to honor President Trump would be less a celebration of patriotism and more a taxpayer-funded spectacle ripped from the playbook of authoritarian regimes.

The Bolduc Brief: The Military’s Legacy of Inclusion and Readiness

The strength of our military has always come from its ability to unify diverse individuals under a shared commitment to duty, respect, and the mission at hand.

The Bolduc Brief: President Trump’s Visit to the Middle East – A Focus on Stability, Security, and Accountability

President Trump’s current trip to the Middle East serves as an opportunity to rally Arab allies, confront Iran’s destabilizing agenda, and reassert U.S. influence in a region teetering between conflict and opportunity.

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