Every soldier knows this simple fact: If you don't know your enemy, you will not be able to defeat him.

I am a military police officer and I have served on two deployments my first was to Iraq, in a medical unit, and my second deployment was to Kuwait, as a military police platoon leader.

Hopefully the presence in Congress of an American who happens to be Hindu will increase America's understanding of India as well as India's understanding of America.

It is clear that there needs to be a closer working relationship between the United States and India. How can we have a close relationship if decision-makers in Washington know very little, if anything, about the religious beliefs, values, and practices of India's 800 million Hindus?

A military mindset is objectively analyzing a planned course of action and anticipating the likely consequences before you take that action.

As a soldier, I've served with the most brave people in an institution that's built on integrity, honor, and duty.

Hawaii is a special place because we have a very diverse population there, who are very respectful and tolerant of those who have differing opinions and different views.