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04/06/2026
NSL4A member Martha Duncan writes that “once force is unleashed, the logic of war begins to take hold.” History suggests that conflicts announced as “limited” rarely remain so.
Read the article here: https://nsl4a.substack.com/p/when-war-is-just-a-short-excursion
04/04/2026
When crisis hits, military families are often the first to sacrifice—and the last to be recognized.
NSL4A member Tom Jurkowsky highlights the urgent evacuation of Navy and Marine Corps families from Bahrain, where many were forced to leave with minutes’ notice and arrived in the U.S. with little more than what they could carry. Their experience is a reminder that “they, too, are often placed in harm’s way.”
Read the article here: https://open.substack.com/pub/nsl4a/p/repatriating-military-families-ahead?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
Clarity and trust are essential for those who serve and their families.
Col. Dave Lapan, USMC (Ret.), calls for clearer communication from the Marine Corps and DHS as concerns grow over potential ICE presence at graduation ceremonies.
04/03/2026
George C. Marshall’s plan for European recovery was signed into law 78 years ago today. Marshall first considered American support for European reconstruction after attending a 1947 conference in Moscow. Within 10 months, the Marshall Plan was put into effect, and America’s alliance with Western Europe further developed.
Although this alliance has recently been tested, the members of National Security Leaders for America remain committed to the unified world Marshall helped build.
04/02/2026
NSL4A is raising concerns about reported intervention in a vetted Army promotion list.
In our statement, we warn that political interference in the promotion process undermines merit-based advancement, threatens trust and morale within the ranks, and risks eroding the integrity of the military.
We urge full transparency and accountability to protect the professionalism of the force.
Read our full statement here: https://www.nsl4a.org/nsl4a-announcements/nsl4a-statement-on-general-promotion-interference
03/27/2026
National security rests on a robust, merit-based civilian intelligence infrastructure. These professionals build relationships, carry institutional memory, and understand regional conflicts in ways political appointees simply can’t.
While NSL4A remains in support of United States service members operating under this administration’s mission, the present loss of civilian intelligence has hampered that goal. For a more comprehensive understanding of the history of civil service, check out the page on our website.
“Your children and your grandchildren will ask you, what did you do in 2026? Were you silent or did you speak up? Did you stand up for what was right?”
— Major General Randy Manner, USA (Ret.), on the duty to stand up for our nation and the values our Armed Forces defend.
“That is not the advice and counsel and direction any Secretary of Defense should be giving.” — Major General Randy Manner, USA (Ret.), NSL4A member
03/20/2026
23 years after Iraq, the lesson is clear: transparency is essential to public trust.
Col. David Lapan, USMC, (Ret.), who helped develop the media embed program during the Iraq War, explains why restricting press access today undermines credibility in the mission.
Read on our Substack here: https://nsl4a.substack.com/p/the-pentagon-cannot-bully-its-way?r=5o24h2
03/18/2026
Operation Epic fury has left many of us with more questions than answers. The ongoing campaign in Iran has sparked speculation across the media landscape.
NSL4A has collected some of the most relevant headlines to help inform Americans about the operation. Swipe to stay informed.
03/17/2026
NSL4A is urging election officials in every state and U.S. territory to safeguard ballot access for military, diplomatic, intelligence, and other overseas Americans covered under UOCAVA.
Read our full statement here: https://www.nsl4a.org/nsl4a-announcements/nsl4a-letter-to-election-officials-uocava