Articles by CCNS Members

The Second American Civil War

We, the American people, have been blessed with many great orators in our illustrious History, but none as great as Abraham Lincoln. Indeed, his two terms in office were of unique and grand consequence for the Republic. Lincoln’s speeches were tutorials that allowed the people of the Union to understand…

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Of the People, For the People and By the People

We Win for Americans and America! America and its future are greatly dependent on you the People. America’s Founders established the United States on a foundation of rock-solid principles that allowed our country to become the strongest and most prosperous bastion of freedom and liberty in the world. These principles…

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Hegseth Plans for Fewer Generals[1] Fewer Civilians

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week ordered a broad restructuring of the U.S. Army that will trim the number of generals, merge headquarters commands and prioritize drone swarms needed to counter China’s growing military. Hegseth directed Army leaders in a memorandum Wednesday to streamline force structure and overcome “parochial interests”…

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