July 15, 2025

Vance Would Be First Marine VP

J.D. Vance, a former Marine corporal, is the first military veteran on a major presidential ticket since former Senator John McCain in 2008 and the first former enlisted vet on the ballot since former Vice President Al Gore in 2000. If elected as former President Donald Trump’s vice president, Vance would be the first Marine to become second-in-command.

Canada Wavering on F-35 Buy

If Canada doesn’t join the F-35 JSF program it may negatively affect the long-term affordability of the F-35 for all participants.