Inspirational Quotes
Words to motivate, inspire, and guide you.
LeadershipAuthorityDecision-MakingMilitary Strategy The commander in the field is always right and the rear echelon is wrong, unless proved otherwise.
Military StrategyEffectivenessProgress Some of the generals are saying, 'We're making progress. We are clearing an area.' But you really don't defeat the Taliban by clearing an area. They move.
PrioritiesCounter-TerrorismMilitary Strategy Our priority is to go after ISIL. And so what we have said is that we are not engaging in a military action against the Syrian regime. We are going after ISIL facilities and personnel who are using Syria as a safe haven, in service of our strategy in Iraq.
Military OperationsPreparednessMilitary StrategyOverextension Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and the war on terrorism have reduced the pace of military transformation and have revealed our lack of preparation for defensive and stability operations. This Administration has overextended our military.