Joseph J. Heck: “I believe that law enforcement should have the tools to keep our communities safe.”

I have always been a big believer in an All-Volunteer Force.

Civic education provides the foundational basis that every American must have in order to fully comprehend his or her individual role in achieving the collective security of our Nation.

We need to think of new ways to bring talented individuals into our armed services.

My greatest concern, as has been expressed by this panel, is how do we make sure that the lessons learned over the last 15 years of war don't get lost.