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Testimony of Col. John W. Ripley to the Presidential Commission on the Assignment of Women in the Armed Forces

by TFP.org December 31, 2020January 8, 2010

Presidential Commission on the Assignment of Women in the Armed Forces, Washington, D.C. Testimony of Colonel John W. Ripley 26 June 1992 COLONEL RIPLEY: I, too, would like to begin with prepared remarks. Ladies and gentlemen of the Commission, I’ll start with my background. Very briefly, my association with combat. I served … Read more

Just War and the Pacifist Offensive on Sovereignty

by The American TFP May 22, 2021March 24, 2003

The nation’s attention is rightly focused on the war in Iraq, where American and allied armed forces are bravely engaged in battle. At the same time, however, America is locked in a second war, one that is equally important for victory: the psychological battle for public opinion. Both are difficult. Both are … Read more