Modern conflict rarely begins with an open exchange of gunfire or an initial airstrike; instead, digital escalation often unfolds long before forces ever mobilize. Rather than requiring battlefield deployment, political hesitation and shifting leadership positions can become our greatest vulnerabilities. Ultimately, an internally fractured America fulfills the primary objective of our adversaries. If a nation is worthy of being our home, it is worthy of our protection. Today, on Veterans Day, we honor all who have answered the call of duty. Most of us are connected to service through a loved one, a friend, or our own time in uniform. Serving in the United States Armed Forces—the greatest military force the world has ever known—remains a profound honor.
Nov 11, 2026
