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The US military needs to suck it up and embrace telecommuting forever
Analysis

The US military needs to suck it up and embrace telecommuting forever

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Apr 17, 2020

Analysis

‘Thank you for service’ now applies to far more people than our nation’s veterans

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Apr 15, 2020

Understanding the sacrifice and sunk cost of the war in Afghanistan
Afghanistan

Understanding the sacrifice and sunk cost of the war in Afghanistan

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Mar 11, 2020

Russia is trying to tear apart America’s veteran community. Don’t let them
Around the World

Russia is trying to tear apart America’s veteran community. Don’t let them

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jan 25, 2020

The military’s love affair with computer-based training needs to change
News

The military’s love affair with computer-based training needs to change

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jan 15, 2020

Mike Rowe says there are no ‘safe spaces’ in the military. He’s wrong.
News

Mike Rowe says there are no ‘safe spaces’ in the military. He’s wrong.

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Dec 21, 2019

America’s senior military officers should retire from becoming America’s TV talking heads
News

America’s senior military officers should retire from becoming America’s TV talking heads

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Dec 3, 2019

No, hazing doesn’t teach discipline. It actually does the opposite
Analysis

No, hazing doesn’t teach discipline. It actually does the opposite

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Oct 30, 2019

Right makes might: How the US will lose its strategic advantage if it loses its ethics
News

Right makes might: How the US will lose its strategic advantage if it loses its ethics

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Oct 12, 2019

The US is headed for a reckoning between its military ambitions and its budget
News

The US is headed for a reckoning between its military ambitions and its budget

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Sep 19, 2019

40 years after its release, ‘Apocalypse Now’ is more relevant than ever
Analysis

40 years after its release, ‘Apocalypse Now’ is more relevant than ever

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Aug 15, 2019

The Marine Corps has reinvented itself throughout its history. The new Commandant is doing it again.
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps has reinvented itself throughout its history. The new Commandant is doing it again.

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Aug 13, 2019

No, SEALs don’t need ‘slack’ from their elite standards
Military Branches

No, SEALs don’t need ‘slack’ from their elite standards

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Aug 6, 2019

The original ‘Top Gun’ was a recruiter’s dream. The sequel will be anything but
Aircraft

The original ‘Top Gun’ was a recruiter’s dream. The sequel will be anything but

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Aug 2, 2019

Veterans: It’s on you to bridge the civil-military divide
Military Life

Veterans: It’s on you to bridge the civil-military divide

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jul 24, 2019

‘I almost joined the military, but…’ is a weird flex and it’s not OK
Enlisting

‘I almost joined the military, but…’ is a weird flex and it’s not OK

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jul 10, 2019

Reince Priebus’s Navy service is going to be awkward for everyone involved
Military Branches

Reince Priebus’s Navy service is going to be awkward for everyone involved

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jun 12, 2019

4 military phrases civilians should start using
News

4 military phrases civilians should start using

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jun 7, 2019

The Pentagon’s fight against suicide could be making things worse
Mental Health

The Pentagon’s fight against suicide could be making things worse

By Carl Forsling

Posted on May 16, 2019

Selfless service and the ‘veteran superiority complex’
Military Life

Selfless service and the ‘veteran superiority complex’

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Mar 28, 2019

5 things you need to know before getting out of the military
Military Life

5 things you need to know before getting out of the military

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Feb 26, 2019

The right way to be a military innovator
News

The right way to be a military innovator

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Feb 13, 2019

If You Were Triggered By That Gillette Ad, You’re Part Of The Problem
News

If You Were Triggered By That Gillette Ad, You’re Part Of The Problem

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jan 29, 2019

The Number Of Challenge Coins That Are Passed Out Is Too Damn High
Military Awards

The Number Of Challenge Coins That Are Passed Out Is Too Damn High

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Dec 22, 2018

A Draft Won’t Fix The Civil-Military Divide — But This Plan Just Might
Enlisting

A Draft Won’t Fix The Civil-Military Divide — But This Plan Just Might

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Nov 29, 2018

Here’s What You Should Think About Before Getting Out Of The Military
Military Life

Here’s What You Should Think About Before Getting Out Of The Military

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Nov 19, 2018

Being A Veteran Does Not Mean You’re Exempt From Misfortune For The Rest Of Your Life
Military Life

Being A Veteran Does Not Mean You’re Exempt From Misfortune For The Rest Of Your Life

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Sep 13, 2018

Political Extremes Are Ripping Us Apart — And Leaving Veterans Like Me Behind
Around the World

Political Extremes Are Ripping Us Apart — And Leaving Veterans Like Me Behind

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jun 8, 2018

The Hardest Part Of Leaving The Service Is Seeing Yourself As More Than Your MOS
Military Life

The Hardest Part Of Leaving The Service Is Seeing Yourself As More Than Your MOS

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Apr 3, 2018

The 6 Types Of Lieutenants That You Just Can’t Avoid In The Military
Culture

The 6 Types Of Lieutenants That You Just Can’t Avoid In The Military

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Mar 4, 2018

Here’s Why The Military’s New Retirement System May Not Be So Bad
Analysis

Here’s Why The Military’s New Retirement System May Not Be So Bad

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Feb 28, 2018

Real Patriotic Veterans Don’t Need To Be Obnoxious About It
Military Life

Real Patriotic Veterans Don’t Need To Be Obnoxious About It

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jan 23, 2018

The Army Needs To Grow A Pair Already And Say No To Beards
Army

The Army Needs To Grow A Pair Already And Say No To Beards

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Dec 8, 2017

To Be Effective, The Corps’ New Toxic Leadership Test Will Have To Be Marine-Proof
Marine Corps

To Be Effective, The Corps’ New Toxic Leadership Test Will Have To Be Marine-Proof

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Dec 6, 2017

6 Classic War Movies That Deserve A 21st-Century Reboot
Analysis

6 Classic War Movies That Deserve A 21st-Century Reboot

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Nov 13, 2017

It’s 2017. The Military Still Requires Officers To Have College Degrees. Why?
News

It’s 2017. The Military Still Requires Officers To Have College Degrees. Why?

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Oct 15, 2017

The Military Doesn’t Make People Racist: A Response To The Guy Who Thinks Otherwise
Military Life

The Military Doesn’t Make People Racist: A Response To The Guy Who Thinks Otherwise

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Aug 31, 2017

The Military Has A Toxic Leadership Problem
News

The Military Has A Toxic Leadership Problem

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Aug 23, 2017

6 Types Of Majors You Meet In The Military
Culture

6 Types Of Majors You Meet In The Military

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Aug 2, 2017

The United States Should Offer Millennials 1-Year Enlistments To Test Out Military Service
Enlisting

The United States Should Offer Millennials 1-Year Enlistments To Test Out Military Service

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jul 1, 2017

New Book Provides Inside Look At One Man’s 6-Year Struggle As A Vietnam POW
Culture

New Book Provides Inside Look At One Man’s 6-Year Struggle As A Vietnam POW

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Apr 18, 2017

Here’s Why Aircraft Carriers Are Ready To Go The Way Of The Battleship
Carriers

Here’s Why Aircraft Carriers Are Ready To Go The Way Of The Battleship

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Feb 9, 2017

Pilot Retention Is In A Death Spiral. Here’s How The Marine Corps Can Fix It
Marine Corps

Pilot Retention Is In A Death Spiral. Here’s How The Marine Corps Can Fix It

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jan 27, 2017

You Can Do A Lot More For Veterans Suicide Than Just ‘Raise Awareness’
Mental Health

You Can Do A Lot More For Veterans Suicide Than Just ‘Raise Awareness’

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jan 17, 2017

A Marine Says Her Religion Exempted Her From Certain Rules. Here’s Why She’s Wrong
Analysis

A Marine Says Her Religion Exempted Her From Certain Rules. Here’s Why She’s Wrong

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jan 11, 2017

McCain Has To Stand With Veterans, Not For-Profit Colleges
News

McCain Has To Stand With Veterans, Not For-Profit Colleges

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Dec 14, 2016

6 Things We Still Love About ‘Heartbreak Ridge,’ 30 Years Later
Culture

6 Things We Still Love About ‘Heartbreak Ridge,’ 30 Years Later

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Dec 5, 2016

This Is What Happens When Troops Are Kicked Out Of The Military Because Of PTSD
Mental Health

This Is What Happens When Troops Are Kicked Out Of The Military Because Of PTSD

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Dec 2, 2016

Don’t Wait Until The Trump Administration Gives An Illegal Order To Think About How You’ll Respond
News

Don’t Wait Until The Trump Administration Gives An Illegal Order To Think About How You’ll Respond

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Nov 25, 2016

Some Military Traditions Are Worth Preserving. Others Are Obsolete
News

Some Military Traditions Are Worth Preserving. Others Are Obsolete

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Nov 15, 2016

Here’s The One Thing That Veterans Know More Than Anyone Else
Military Life

Here’s The One Thing That Veterans Know More Than Anyone Else

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Nov 11, 2016

‘Change For The Sake Of Change’ Seems To Be The Navy Secretary’s Motto
Analysis

‘Change For The Sake Of Change’ Seems To Be The Navy Secretary’s Motto

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Nov 3, 2016

The ‘Up-Or-Out’ Promotion System Hurts The Military
Military Life

The ‘Up-Or-Out’ Promotion System Hurts The Military

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Oct 19, 2016

Americans Are To Blame For The Fractured State Of The Media
News

Americans Are To Blame For The Fractured State Of The Media

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Oct 5, 2016

Why The Best War Movies Came Out Of The 1980s
Analysis

Why The Best War Movies Came Out Of The 1980s

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Sep 28, 2016

It Will Take More Than Increased Supervision To Fix Hazing At Marine Boot Camp
Enlisting

It Will Take More Than Increased Supervision To Fix Hazing At Marine Boot Camp

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Sep 26, 2016

Gen Robert Scales Thinks Our Infantry Isn’t Ready For The Next War
Analysis

Gen Robert Scales Thinks Our Infantry Isn’t Ready For The Next War

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Sep 22, 2016

All Military Service Deserves Equal Respect, Regardless Of MOS
News

All Military Service Deserves Equal Respect, Regardless Of MOS

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Sep 8, 2016

The 22 Pushups Challenge Isn’t Actually Helping Anyone
Mental Health

The 22 Pushups Challenge Isn’t Actually Helping Anyone

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Aug 23, 2016

Military Millennials’ Bad Reputation Is Undeserved
News

Military Millennials’ Bad Reputation Is Undeserved

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Aug 16, 2016

Safety Standdowns Aren’t Working
News

Safety Standdowns Aren’t Working

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Aug 11, 2016

Here’s Why Leaders Should Avoid Calling Subordinates When They’re Off Duty
News

Here’s Why Leaders Should Avoid Calling Subordinates When They’re Off Duty

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Aug 3, 2016

What Happens When Pilots Aren’t Allowed To Fly
Analysis

What Happens When Pilots Aren’t Allowed To Fly

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jul 26, 2016

Stop Ranting About Your Political Views At Work
Culture

Stop Ranting About Your Political Views At Work

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jul 13, 2016