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Latest Op-Ed stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

The Bolduc Brief: The Political Misstep of President Trump at Fort Bragg

The Bolduc Brief: The Political Misstep of President Trump at Fort Bragg

June 14, 2025

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

The Bolduc Brief: Refocusing Military Leadership – The Imperative of Warfighting Readiness Over Political Distractions

June 13, 2025

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

The Bolduc Brief: The Complexities of Deploying U.S. Troops on American Soil

June 12, 2025

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

What’s in a Name? The USNS Harvey Milk and the Case for Depoliticizing U.S. Warships

June 11, 2025

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

The Bolduc Brief: An Ongoing Dialogue – The Imperative of Vigilance in Veteran Affairs

June 2, 2025

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.

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

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

May 31, 2025

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

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

May 29, 2025

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

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

May 28, 2025

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

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

May 27, 2025

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

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

May 23, 2025

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

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

May 21, 2025

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

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

May 19, 2025

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.

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