Donald Bolduc

Donald Bolduc

General Don Bolduc (Army Ret.) started his career as a private in the United States Army. He did 10 tours in Afghanistan from 2001-2013. He now advocates for veterans and is a sergeant at the Barnstead, New Hampshire, Police Department. General Bolduc is a Laconia, NH native and resides in Stratham, NH.

The Bolduc Brief: Honoring Veterans – Uniting America in Gratitude and Support

Veterans Day is a solemn occasion for Americans to unite in honoring and supporting our veterans, acknowledging their sacrifices and those of their families, and reinforcing our commitment to the values of freedom, sacrifice, and gratitude, with failure to do so marking a significant failure of our national character.

The Bolduc Brief: Addressing the Crisis of Recruitment and Retention

The erosion of military values, the politicization of leadership, and the detrimental impact of woke policies are exacerbating the recruitment and retention crisis within the U.S. military, necessitating urgent bipartisan action from Congress and a return to the principles that once made military service a respected and sought-after profession.

The Bolduc Brief: Senator Shaheen’s Call for a Pause in Military Operations against Hamas – A Misguided Approach

Senator Shaheen’s call for a pause in military operations against Hamas is a perilous and uninformed recommendation that overlooks the immediate threat Hamas poses, indirectly supports an extremist version of Islam, and reveals a reactive rather than proactive stance on Middle Eastern conflicts, which exacerbates the ongoing crisis instead of addressing its root causes.

The Bolduc Brief: Lack of Understanding – Misguided Support for Hamas Protests

By diverting significant resources towards military infrastructure and weaponry, Hamas has neglected the development of vital social services, such as healthcare and education, thus exacerbating the dire living conditions, limited healthcare access, and inadequate educational opportunities for Palestinians living under its rule.

The Bolduc Brief: The Military-Industrial Complex-Necessary Yet Excessive Influence

To mitigate the excessive influence of the military-industrial complex, measures of transparency and accountability, alongside diversification of defense contracts and a comprehensive defense strategy, are imperative in striking a balance between military preparedness and the preservation of democratic principles.