By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor
Updated
(The Center Square) – Approaching the 25-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, an entire generation of young Americans are alive who were born after Sept. 11, 2001, and they’ve only ever known the U.S. to be at war. Â
(The Center Square) – Military installations pivotal to national security, including Marine bases and the Army's Fort Bragg in North Carolina, are ticketed for millions of the $1.15 trillion authorized in national defense discretionary spending within the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act.
Free commentary: Based upon our roles promoting the strength of the military and protecting U.S. national security, we are concerned that several states that have previously objected to the Administration’s domestic National Guard operations have recently deployed troops to Washington, D.C. We applaud your prudence in keeping the Oregon National Guard out of our capital at this time.
FREE NEWS:Â Now 100 years and 3 months old, Hood River resident Richard Simon recently shared recollections of his experiences in the U.S. Navy during World War II (1943-1946), including how a three-month deferment may have saved his life.
