Welcome to March. We’re stepping into the new month during a challenging time for the world, but there is still much to discuss and analyze. In this issue, I’ll be diving into the following topics with my usual independent commentary:

• Operation Epic Fury
• Montana Campaign News
• One More Thing

OPERATION EPIC FURY:

Operation Epic Fury is the major U.S. military operation launched by the United States and Israel on February 28, 2026, targeting the Iranian regime to neutralize its nuclear program, ballistic missile capabilities, and proxy networks. 

I hate war. I have no confidence in the current administration’s leadership, specifically President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. This is not a video game. These are real people being killed. By saying that, in no way do I support anything about Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his regime. 

On Sunday, March 1, 2026, the U.S. Central Command announced:

As of 9:30 am ET, March 1, three U.S. service members have been killed in action, and five are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury.

I posted the following on some of my social media sites: 

Somewhere in the USA today, a family will hear the words that shatter their world – that their son or daughter, their husband or wife, isn’t coming home.

For them, this will be the longest, darkest day of their lives. Prayers for the ones who must now carry that unimaginable grief.

Trump said Sunday that more servicemembers would “likely” die as military operations continue.  That is cold – even for a man who received four student deferments and another one for bone spurs. 

I was once a gung-ho military person and served my country on active duty for almost twelve years. When you sign up, you know that there will be sacrifices, and that sacrifice could include your life. 

I have no problem with responding to attacks as we did for Pearl Harbor and after 9/11. There was so much talk on social media about whether the President has the authority to do this without Congressional authorization. The last time we had a formal declaration of war was in 1942 (World War II). Since then, we have used “Authorizations for Use of Military Force” (AUMF). Of course, Congress will be debating this in the coming days and weeks, and there could be a vote. We have these checks and balances for a reason. 

Nonetheless, it won’t change anything. Trump, who claims to have stopped eight wars, started this one. Better fill up your gas tanks!

I wasn’t too worried about Iran before, but after the recent bombings, the situation feels much more volatile. The threat from their supporters is real—everyone needs to stay sharp and stay safe.

By the way, the all-MAGA Montana Congressional delegation supports Trump and his actions completely. (Source) No surprise there. 

Please join me in praying for our nation and those who defend it. 

2026 MONTANA CAMPAIGN NEWS:

A total of 268 candidates have filed for office in Montana as of Sunday afternoon, per the Secretary of State’s online registry.

Candidate filing in Montana ends on March 4, 2026, (Wednesday) at 5:00 p.m.

The Primary election in Montana is Tuesday, June 2, 2026. 

You can keep track of who files for state and federal office by clicking HERE.

Make sure your voice is heard! Check your Montana registration HERE today. 

Don’t let administrative hurdles or outside interference prevent you from casting your ballot. If you reside outside of Montana, click HERE to register to vote or to update your registration. 

In other political news, Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen unveiled a new “I Voted” sticker. You can view it HERE. 

ONE MORE THING:

Older men declare war. But it is youth that must fight and die. – Herbert Hoover

## HAVE A GREAT WEEK ##