Howard P. McKeon: “Quantity does have a quality all its own--especially in a theater that covers half of the Earth's surface.”

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

Our naval forces are the best in the world. They provide our Nation with an incredible ability to project power and strength.

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.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.