The secretary explained that the ongoing conflict in Kosovo is an example of the U.S. commitment to those principles. The United States and NATO are committed to continuing the fight until Kosovo's refugees return home, autonomy is restored, Serb forces withdraw and an international peacekeeping force with NATO at its core goes in, he said. The reason for that is we have the best people. American troops are forward deployed on the front lines in Korea, in the Gulf, in the Asia-Pacific region, in Europe, as well as in Bosnia and Albania, Cohen said. Their pride, bearing, discipline and professionalism reflect upon their country.
Potential enemies make a similar judgment.
That's the reason why the United States is the No. 1 superpower. Yes, we have technology. And yes, we have prosperity. But that is only made possible by the fact that we have the finest military in the world. The services pay about 65 percent of the cost for the programs, providing uniforms, course materials and a portion of the instructors' salaries.