
Opinion: Louisiana’s Oil and Gas Lawsuits Undermine Wartime Readiness
November 12, 2025
Throughout American history, the strength of our military has rested not only on soldiers and strategy but on the partnership between government and industry. In times of crisis, private companies have answered the call, retooling plants, rerouting pipelines, and producing the fuel that keeps aircraft flying and ships moving. From the refineries of Baton Rouge to the shipyards of Pascagoula, America’s industrial base has always been its strategic foundation.