John Szoka
LTC John Szoka (U.S. Army, ret.) USA is the CEO of the Conservative Energy Network and a former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, where he served as chairman of the Energy and Public Utilities Committee.
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Military Technology
November 6, 2026
When the Grid Goes Down, the Mission Must Go On. Solar and Storage Can Help.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has set a clear standard for military readiness. Even if an adversary disables the civilian power grid, America’s bases...
John Szoka • RealClearDefense
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