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The inside story of the deadliest attack on a U.S. military base during the Iraq War
Viral letter begging the military to ‘fix our computers’ reaches Pentagon leaders
We finally know the backstory of how Defense Secretary Austin got the Silver Star
Review: the Osprey Atmos AG 65 backpack is everything military packs fail to be
‘We’re always ready’ — Meet the soldiers of America’s go-to rapid response force
Faster, cheaper, greener — How the Air Force wants to cut fossil fuels out of its jets
Featured by Andrea N. Goldstein
How to do Fleet Week in NYC like a pro
Ask any sailor or Marine who has experienced New York Fleet Week firsthand about their experience, and the first reaction is likely to be a knowing smirk
The Grass Isn’t Always Greener: Why Life Is Harder As A Dual-Military Family In The Reserves
Welcome to The Bridge, a regular column from Andrea N. Goldstein on the experience and challenges of transitioning from the military to civilian...
What Nobody Tells You About Going Back to School As A Veteran
Welcome to The Bridge, a regular column from Andrea N. Goldstein on the experience and challenges of transitioning from the...
She Tried To Raise The Standard For Female Recruits. The Marines Fired Her For It. This Is Her Story
Infantrywoman. Tank commander. Aircraft door gunner. On March 1, to kick off Women’s History Month, the U.S. Marine Corps released...
5 Things Women Veterans Want Everyone To Know
“M,” an Army veteran who deployed with Army Special Forces in the 1980s, cries when I ask her what she...
10 Must-Read Books About Women In The Military
They Fought Like Demons: Women Soldiers in the American Civil War By DeAnne Blanton and Lauren M. Cook (2002) Blowing...
How We Changed The Negative Perception Of Female Sailors In My Unit
It sucks to be a pioneer. At least once in her career, every woman who has served in the military...
How Female Officers Forced The Navy To Back Down On Uniform Changes
Congress has ordered the Navy to halt unpopular, costly and pointless changes to women’s uniforms, thanks to the overwhelming effort...
What It’s Like Celebrating Hanukkah On Deployment
I always felt particularly lonely and isolated as a Jew deployed to the Middle East during Hanukkah, the week-long Jewish...
Why Everyone Benefits When Male Leaders Mentor Women
“Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women” is a book for men. The recent leadership guide by Naval...
Veteran Caregivers Can Be Men, But No One Recognizes That
In late September, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation launched a new nonprofit initiative called Hidden Heroes, a resource network and fellowship...
How To Help The Local Reps The VA Depends On
County veterans service officers perform a critical role for veterans, especially those living far from major population centers. Often working...
6 Reasons To Finish Your Military Career With Travel
There are many reasons everyone should travel the world: It’s the antidote to the poison of prejudice. You learn to...
Why I Never Deployed To Iraq
“So did you deploy to Iraq or Afghanistan?” is a question that I dread. I often feel ashamed that the...
Hey Navy: Here’s One Tradition Women Actually Want To Keep
Just as the Department of the Navy is trying to increase recruitment and retention of women to the Navy and...
How The Cost Of Officer Uniforms Demonstrates Gender Inequality In The Navy
There’s a “pink tax” on military uniforms — that is, women are charged more for the same item as men....
Should The Muslim Cadet At The Citadel Be Allowed To Wear A Hijab?
The slow-to-change, famed South Carolina military academy, The Citadel, is considering allowing a recently admitted female Muslim student to wear...
