Peace through strength works; but the flip side is war invited by weakness.

President Lincoln chose to fight a bloody and unpopular war because he believed the enemy had to be defeated. He was right.

To insist on strength is not war-mongering. It is peace-mongering.

Peace is purchased from strength. It's not purchased from weakness or unilateral retreats.

Memorial Day isn't just about honoring veterans, its honoring those who lost their lives. Veterans had the fortune of coming home. For us, that's a reminder of when we come home we still have a responsibility to serve. It's a continuation of service that honors our country and those who fell defending it.

Whether we like it or not, gender differences matter in a combat situation.