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Opinion (Page 10)

Views from the barracks to the battlefield.

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Servicewomen Don’t Lean In; They Step Up
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Servicewomen Don’t Lean In; They Step Up

By Rachel A. Brune

Posted on Sep 23, 2015

As A Special Operator, I Almost Went Into Iran
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As A Special Operator, I Almost Went Into Iran

By Peter James Kiernan

Posted on Sep 16, 2015

What’s The Business Case For Integrating Women Into Combat Arms Units?
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What’s The Business Case For Integrating Women Into Combat Arms Units?

By Marcus Cunningham

Posted on Sep 15, 2015

The Marine Corps’ Study Doesn’t Change Facts About Women in Combat
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The Marine Corps’ Study Doesn’t Change Facts About Women in Combat

By Judy Patterson

Posted on Sep 14, 2015

Foundations And Nonprofits Should Be Held To The Same Standards
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Foundations And Nonprofits Should Be Held To The Same Standards

By Chris Ford

Posted on Sep 8, 2015

Decision Making In Complex Environments Isn’t About Trusting Your Gut
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Decision Making In Complex Environments Isn’t About Trusting Your Gut

By Mike Grice

Posted on Sep 3, 2015

Don’t Let Foreign Interpreters Who Supported Troops Get Left Behind
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Don’t Let Foreign Interpreters Who Supported Troops Get Left Behind

By Welton Chang

Posted on Sep 1, 2015

3 Rules For Understanding Mentorship
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3 Rules For Understanding Mentorship

By Jason Criss Howk

Posted on Aug 20, 2015

The Women Graduating Ranger School Had It Harder Than I Did
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The Women Graduating Ranger School Had It Harder Than I Did

By Adrian Bonenberger

Posted on Aug 19, 2015

An Army Captain Shares A Lesson In Humility Of Command
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An Army Captain Shares A Lesson In Humility Of Command

By Joel A. Martinez

Posted on Aug 10, 2015

The Ugly, Un-American Rise Of Islamophobia
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The Ugly, Un-American Rise Of Islamophobia

By James LaPorta

Posted on Aug 6, 2015

17 Things Real Leaders Never Say
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17 Things Real Leaders Never Say

By Jason Criss Howk

Posted on Aug 5, 2015

Why Public Service Appeals To Veterans
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Why Public Service Appeals To Veterans

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Aug 5, 2015

There’s A Small Problem With That Video Of Ted Cruz Cooking Bacon With A ‘Machine Gun’
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There’s A Small Problem With That Video Of Ted Cruz Cooking Bacon With A ‘Machine Gun’

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Aug 5, 2015

5 Times Failing Made Me A Better Company Grade Officer
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5 Times Failing Made Me A Better Company Grade Officer

By Angry Staff Officer

Posted on Aug 3, 2015

The Millennial Generation’s Problem With Patriotism
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The Millennial Generation’s Problem With Patriotism

By Will DuVal

Posted on Jul 27, 2015

Why Reading Never Stops Being A Part Of Your Military Education
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Why Reading Never Stops Being A Part Of Your Military Education

By Joe Byerly

Posted on Jul 21, 2015

21 Secrets Of Success I Learned From Working With The Military’s Best Generals
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21 Secrets Of Success I Learned From Working With The Military’s Best Generals

By Jason Criss Howk

Posted on Jul 20, 2015

What History Can Teach Us About Leadership — Good, Bad, And Ugly
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What History Can Teach Us About Leadership — Good, Bad, And Ugly

By Jason Nulton

Posted on Jul 20, 2015

These Stereotypes Are A Far Greater Threat To Veterans Than Any Fireworks
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These Stereotypes Are A Far Greater Threat To Veterans Than Any Fireworks

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jul 3, 2015

Why You Can’t Lose Your Sense Of Purpose After The Military
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Why You Can’t Lose Your Sense Of Purpose After The Military

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jun 29, 2015

The Real Cost Of Having Commanders In Charge Of Military Justice
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The Real Cost Of Having Commanders In Charge Of Military Justice

By James W. Weirick

Posted on Jun 26, 2015

There’s Only One Flag That US Service Members Should Honor
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There’s Only One Flag That US Service Members Should Honor

By David Dixon

Posted on Jun 24, 2015

Everyone In The Military Will Be Promoted One Time Too Many
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Everyone In The Military Will Be Promoted One Time Too Many

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jun 22, 2015

5 Takeaways From A Recent Command And General Staff College Graduate
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5 Takeaways From A Recent Command And General Staff College Graduate

By Brad Hardy

Posted on Jun 22, 2015

The Military Needs To Get A Handle On Its Awards Process
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The Military Needs To Get A Handle On Its Awards Process

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jun 17, 2015

Vets Need To Cool It With The Outrage On Social Media
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Vets Need To Cool It With The Outrage On Social Media

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jun 15, 2015

It’s Time For Us To Stop Making Up Uniform Regulations
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It’s Time For Us To Stop Making Up Uniform Regulations

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jun 8, 2015

It’s Time To Abolish The Enlisted-Officer Divide
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It’s Time To Abolish The Enlisted-Officer Divide

By William Treseder

Posted on Jun 4, 2015

The Big Problem With Senate’s Proposal To Cut Housing Allowance
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The Big Problem With Senate’s Proposal To Cut Housing Allowance

By Michelle Villarreal Zook

Posted on Jun 3, 2015

McChrystal’s Plan To Shake Up The Service Shouldn’t Stop At Senior Ranks
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McChrystal’s Plan To Shake Up The Service Shouldn’t Stop At Senior Ranks

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jun 1, 2015

11 Things You Should Never Do In A Military Town
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11 Things You Should Never Do In A Military Town

By James Clark

Posted on May 28, 2015

Yet Another General Is Wrong About Troops’ Right To Talk To Congress
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Yet Another General Is Wrong About Troops’ Right To Talk To Congress

By James W. Weirick

Posted on May 27, 2015

Chicken Soup For The Warrior’s Soul
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Chicken Soup For The Warrior’s Soul

By Carl Forsling

Posted on May 18, 2015

Stop Calling Servicewomen Girls
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Stop Calling Servicewomen Girls

By Ellen Haring

Posted on May 14, 2015

5 Ways New Leaders Can Change The Military For The Better
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5 Ways New Leaders Can Change The Military For The Better

By Carl Forsling

Posted on May 13, 2015

Why Vets Should Not Be Exempt From Cuts To The Food Stamps Program
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Why Vets Should Not Be Exempt From Cuts To The Food Stamps Program

By Michelle Villarreal Zook

Posted on May 8, 2015

A Plan To Fix The Navy’s Broken Ship Naming System
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A Plan To Fix The Navy’s Broken Ship Naming System

By Carl Forsling

Posted on May 6, 2015

The Military’s Problem With Political Correctness
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The Military’s Problem With Political Correctness

By Carl Forsling

Posted on May 4, 2015

CNN’s Reporter Was Dead Wrong About Modern Veterans And The Baltimore Riots
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CNN’s Reporter Was Dead Wrong About Modern Veterans And The Baltimore Riots

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Apr 29, 2015

If You’re Saying, ‘Because I Said So,’ You’re Doing It Wrong
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If You’re Saying, ‘Because I Said So,’ You’re Doing It Wrong

By Conrad Brown

Posted on Apr 28, 2015

Why The Military Needs Diversity
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Why The Military Needs Diversity

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Apr 28, 2015

Why I Changed My Mind About Women In Combat Arms Units
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Why I Changed My Mind About Women In Combat Arms Units

By Angry Staff Officer

Posted on Apr 27, 2015

When The Costs Of War Impact The Capacity For Intimacy
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When The Costs Of War Impact The Capacity For Intimacy

By Michelle Villarreal Zook

Posted on Apr 21, 2015

Why The Army Should Bring Back Senior Specialist Ranks
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Why The Army Should Bring Back Senior Specialist Ranks

By Brad Hardy

Posted on Apr 21, 2015

From The Editor: A Response To Criticism On ‘4 Reasons I Am Resigning My Commission As A Naval Officer’
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From The Editor: A Response To Criticism On ‘4 Reasons I Am Resigning My Commission As A Naval Officer’

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Apr 21, 2015

There Is A Cultural Clash Erupting Within The Military
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There Is A Cultural Clash Erupting Within The Military

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Apr 20, 2015

If Our Enemies Don’t Care About The Gender Of The US Infantry, Why Should We?
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If Our Enemies Don’t Care About The Gender Of The US Infantry, Why Should We?

By Mike Grice

Posted on Apr 17, 2015

4 Reasons I Am Resigning My Commission As A Naval Officer
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4 Reasons I Am Resigning My Commission As A Naval Officer

By Anna Granville

Posted on Apr 13, 2015

Why The Military’s Solution To Bad Leadership Isn’t Going To Fix Anything
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Why The Military’s Solution To Bad Leadership Isn’t Going To Fix Anything

By Fred P. Stone

Posted on Apr 9, 2015

NBC’s New TV Show ‘American Odyssey’ Is Terrible And An Insult To Servicewomen
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NBC’s New TV Show ‘American Odyssey’ Is Terrible And An Insult To Servicewomen

By Rachel A. Brune

Posted on Apr 1, 2015

Why Every Military Leadership Course Should Include A Lesson On Difficult Conversations
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Why Every Military Leadership Course Should Include A Lesson On Difficult Conversations

By Ben Summers

Posted on Apr 1, 2015

Everything I Really Need To Know I Learned From Afghan Security Forces
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Everything I Really Need To Know I Learned From Afghan Security Forces

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Mar 31, 2015

Reflecting On 20 Years Of Service In The Military
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Reflecting On 20 Years Of Service In The Military

By Jason Nulton

Posted on Mar 30, 2015

30 Things I Learned In The Air Force
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30 Things I Learned In The Air Force

By Jason Nulton

Posted on Mar 20, 2015

There’s A Systemic Lack Of Integrity Among Military Leaders
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There’s A Systemic Lack Of Integrity Among Military Leaders

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Mar 17, 2015

General Military Training Needs To Be More Relevant
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General Military Training Needs To Be More Relevant

By Ben Kohlmann

Posted on Mar 16, 2015

The Hard Calculus Of Immorality And Conflict
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The Hard Calculus Of Immorality And Conflict

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Mar 12, 2015

David Petraeus And The Glaring Problem With His Plea Deal
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David Petraeus And The Glaring Problem With His Plea Deal

By James W. Weirick

Posted on Mar 10, 2015

PowerPoint Doesn’t Make Us Stupid, We Make Ourselves Stupid
Opinion

PowerPoint Doesn’t Make Us Stupid, We Make Ourselves Stupid

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Mar 9, 2015

Mission Command Is A Balancing Act Between Leadership And Management
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Mission Command Is A Balancing Act Between Leadership And Management

By Ben Summers

Posted on Mar 9, 2015

A Short Story Written 90 Years Ago Describes A Struggle Still Faced By Vets Today
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A Short Story Written 90 Years Ago Describes A Struggle Still Faced By Vets Today

By Dennis L. Anderson

Posted on Mar 6, 2015

The Case For Tactical Patience In Junior Officer Development
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The Case For Tactical Patience In Junior Officer Development

By Richard Kirby

Posted on Mar 4, 2015

‘Warfighter’ Is Not The Best Way To Define Service Members
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‘Warfighter’ Is Not The Best Way To Define Service Members

By William Treseder

Posted on Mar 3, 2015