Howard P. McKeon: “Faced with serious economic challenges, we are slipping back into the September 10th mentality that a solid defense can…”

I am concerned that these reports have grown less compliant with the law, and strayed further from the intent of Congress.

I applauded the President's decision to take out Osama bin Laden. However, this tactical success did not end what former CENTCOM Commander General John Abizaid called the long war against Al Qaeda.

If it only leads to a justification of programs in the budget, then both the Department and Congress have lost a major opportunity.

Unfortunately, the largest threat to our naval forces is one of our own making.