Opinion Pieces by Rob
Opinion Pieces
August 27, 2010
The announcement by Defense Secretary Robert Gates to make cuts at the Defense Department, specifically the decision to eliminate the Joint Forces Command, is shortsighted, devoid of strategic decision-making and could harm national security.
August 4, 2010
The Gulf oil spill and the resulting environmental impact have made big headlines these last several months. We've watched with deep concern over oiled birds and ruined marshes. To many Virginians, the damage in the Gulf has turned attention towards our backyard and the health of the Chesapeake Bay.