William Crane
MG William “Bill” Crane (U.S. Army National Guard, ret.) is a former adjutant general of the West Virginia National Guard.
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Military Technology
November 9, 2026
America Invented the Battery, but China Controls the Factory
America invented a revolutionary battery. American taxpayers helped fund the research .
William Crane • RealClearDefense
Critical Minerals
October 31, 2025
Mr. President, We Need an America First Critical Minerals Strategy
President Trump just met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at this month’s APEC Summit in Seoul, South Korea. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and...
William Crane • RealClearDefense
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