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Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

Reality and Defense Spending

Reality and Defense Spending   There is an air of unreality surrounding Progressives’ objections to providing adequate funding for America’s defense.  The Pentagon budget accounts for about 13% of federal spending, but in a press release, the Progressive Caucus criticized the […]

by · June 23, 2022 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

Are America’s Armed Forces Sufficient?

Are America’s Armed Forces Sufficient? Are America’s armed forces sufficient for the threats the nation faces? The National Defense publication argues that     “If Biden’s ‘no-growth’ pattern continues in coming years, [America’s military] will shrink rapidly, according to a recent report by […]

by · June 10, 2022 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

NATO’s Rebirth

NATO’s Rebirth Thanks to Vladimir Putin, NATO has experienced a revival, as nations realize that the powerful deterrent it provides is vitally necessary. For several decades following the collapse of the Soviet Union, many questioned the relevance of NATO. Far […]

by · June 8, 2022 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

Biden Halts Measures Designed to Stop China Espionage

Biden Halts Measures Designed to Stop China Espionage   Despite his recent comments on protecting Taiwan, serious questions are being raised about President Biden’s disturbing softness on China. The issues in which this problem manifests itself are significant, but little […]

by · June 5, 2022 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

Intelligence Chiefs Outline Major Threats

Intelligence Chiefs Outline Major Threats Top U.S. intelligence officials, Army Lt. Gen. Scott Berrier, Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, and Avril Haines, Director of national intelligence testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on May 10, providing deeply disturbing […]

by · June 3, 2022 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

Intelligence Chiefs Outline Major Threats

Intelligence Chiefs Outline Major Threats Top U.S. intelligence officials, Army Lt. Gen. Scott Berrier, Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, and Avril Haines, Director of national intelligence testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on May 10, providing deeply disturbing […]

by · June 1, 2022 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

Biden’s Stealth Disarmament

Biden’s Stealth Disarmament Despite rising and imminent threats from Russia and China, the Biden Administration is pursuing a unilateral course of limiting America’s deterrent. Recently, the U.S. Department of Defense cancelled a test of an advanced missile, out of  concern […]

by · May 1, 2022 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

Putin’s War Strengthened NATO

Putin’s War Strengthened NATO Bulgaria has established and is now leading a NATO multinational battle group.  The Eastern European nation has also taken in an astounding 80,000 Ukrainian refugees. The U.S. continues to move troops to Germany, Romania, Poland and the Baltics. […]

by · March 29, 2022 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

Massive Illegal Immigration an “Invasion?”

Massive Illegal Immigration an “Invasion?” In what may prove to be a watershed moment in the debate over the Biden Administrations’ border policy, the Attorney General of the State of Arizona, Mark Brnovich, has issued a formal legal opinion on whether “the […]

by · March 12, 2022 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

The German Question

The German Question Germany is Europe’s major financial power. Does it side with its continental partners, or with their adversaries? The issue has taken on new urgency as Berlin looks to Moscow for its energy supplies. The German economy is […]

by · February 27, 2022 · Uncategorized
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

Russia’s Massive Military

Russia’s Massive Military   As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine indicates, recognizing the dramatic increase in its’ military strength becomes vitally important. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) notes that “Russia has embarked on a military modernization program funded by rapidly increasing […]

by · February 27, 2022 · Bulletin Board

Playing Politics with National Security

Playing Politics with National Security   There is a deeply disturbing trend regarding national security risks, both in the official government response to new developments and the media reaction to them. Both civilian and military leaders appear shocked and surprised […]

by · February 21, 2022 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

Russia’s Threat in America’s Backyard

Russia’s Threat in America’s Backyard   The United States faces an increasingly profound threat in its own hemisphere. Russia is significantly engaged in military activities aimed at the U.S., and is preparing for even more worrisome moves. In testimony to […]

by · February 13, 2022 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

Returning to the Moon?

Returning to the Moon?   NASA’s goal of returning to the Moon achieved another milestone on January 24. The space agency successfully conducted its second launch sequence of the system that will take U.S. astronauts back to the lunar surface. […]

by · February 9, 2022 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

NATO Responds to Russian Allegations

NATO Responds to Russian Allegations Vladimir Putin’s plans to invade Ukraine are moving forward. In both Russia and neighboring Belarus, the Kremlin’s forces have taken positions which place its military in pre-attack formation. As part of his preparations, Putin falsely […]

by · February 5, 2022 · Bulletin Board