Commentary
In May, the commander of Edwards Air Force Base in California talked openly about the need for local leaders to prepare for a Pearl Harbor-like strike on his base and others inside the United States.
Opinion
Opinion
Air Force Commander Prepares California Desert Community for Pearl Harbor-Like Strike by China
Such frank talk about the possible impact on a community around a U.S. military base, in the event of a war with China over Taiwan, is rare.
A B-52H Stratofortress carrying an AGM-183 Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon takes off from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., on May 14, 2022. U.S. Air Force/Matt Williams via Reuters
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John Mills
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Col. (Ret.) John Mills is a national security professional with service in five eras: Cold War, Peace Dividend, War on Terror, World in Chaos, and now, Great Power Competition. He is the former director of cybersecurity policy, strategy, and international affairs at the Department of Defense. Mr. Mills is a senior fellow at the Center for Security Policy. He is the author of “The Nation Will Follow” and “War Against the Deep State.” ColonelRETJohn2 on “X”, ColonelRETJohn on Substack, GETTR, and Truth Social
