During his visit to Russia, President Obama has sung Putin's praises (does anyone really believe Medvedev is calling the shots?) and declared that the United States and Russia are "destined to be antagonists."

Russia may have other ideas. Under Putin Russia has begun a military transformation and modernization program which will leave it with a streamlined army of 60 brigades equipped with state of the art T-90 tanks and BMPT fighting vehicles. Russia also plans a massive naval expansion with as many as six aircraft carriers. Most ominously, the Russians are upgrading their strategic rocket forces.

Will's book about the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment and the Battle of 73 Easting, is called A Line Through the Desert. It may be purchased at Amazon.