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For years he sold the military’s version of the Iraq War. Now he’s on a mission to convey ‘the chaos and absurdity of that experience’ For years he sold the military’s version of the Iraq War. Now he’s on a mission to convey ‘the chaos and absurdity of that experience’

/ Feb 19 2020

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A call to action at the VA on sexual harassment and assault A call to action at the VA on sexual harassment and assault

By Kate Germano

/ Feb 19 2020

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

By Carl Forsling

/ Jan 24 2020

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How should the Navy name its aircraft carriers? How should the Navy name its aircraft carriers?

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 20 2020

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It’s 2020 and SFC Alwyn Cashe still hasn’t been awarded the Medal of Honor. Why? It’s 2020 and SFC Alwyn Cashe still hasn’t been awarded the Medal of Honor. Why?

By Adam Linehan

/ Jan 20 2020

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War through the eyes of a military kid War through the eyes of a military kid

By Jenny Lynne Stroup

/ Jan 17 2020

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

By Carl Forsling

/ Jan 15 2020

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Why going AWOL to avoid fighting against Iran is a terrible idea Why going AWOL to avoid fighting against Iran is a terrible idea

By Matt Collins

/ Jan 7 2020

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

By Carl Forsling

/ Dec 20 2019

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Has justice actually been served for the USS Fitzgerald disaster? Has justice actually been served for the USS Fitzgerald disaster?

By James Seddon

/ Dec 13 2019

‘The Hurt Locker’ will be coming out in ‘Digital 4K Ultra HD’ so you can watch every inaccuracy in excruciating detail ‘The Hurt Locker’ will be coming out in ‘Digital 4K Ultra HD’ so you can watch every inaccuracy in excruciating detail

/ Dec 12 2019

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Pentagon insists the US government’s repeated lies about Afghanistan are no big deal Pentagon insists the US government’s repeated lies about Afghanistan are no big deal

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 12 2019

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

By Carl Forsling

/ Dec 3 2019

New trailer for WWI movie ‘The Great War’ looks like an incredible opportunity ruined by campy action and way too much motivation New trailer for WWI movie ‘The Great War’ looks like an incredible opportunity ruined by campy action and way too much motivation

/ Nov 15 2019

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My brother earned the Medal of Honor for saving countless lives — but only after he was left for dead My brother earned the Medal of Honor for saving countless lives — but only after he was left for dead

By Lori Chapman Longfritz

/ Nov 14 2019

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The lost lesson of Millennium Challenge 2002, the Pentagon’s embarrassing post-9/11 war game The lost lesson of Millennium Challenge 2002, the Pentagon’s embarrassing post-9/11 war game

By Francis Horton

/ Nov 6 2019

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7 types of ammo you should definitely put up your butt 7 types of ammo you should definitely put up your butt

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 25 2019

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7 rules for how military leaders should use social media 7 rules for how military leaders should use social media

By Peter W. Singer

/ Oct 22 2019

Good Boyfriend Cory Booker read a WWII novel to Rosario Dawson over the phone and I’m here for it Good Boyfriend Cory Booker read a WWII novel to Rosario Dawson over the phone and I’m here for it

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 18 2019

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They started the US war against ISIS. Now they have an important message for Trump on abandoning the Kurds They started the US war against ISIS. Now they have an important message for Trump on abandoning the Kurds

By Maj. Gen. Dana J.H. Pittard (Ret.) and Wes J. Bryant

/ Oct 17 2019

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

By Carl Forsling

/ Oct 12 2019

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The Army may have hit this year’s recruiting goal, but the service still has a long way to go The Army may have hit this year’s recruiting goal, but the service still has a long way to go

/ Oct 1 2019

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The Army has a new plan to win future wars. Here are 3 things it needs to do so it doesn’t fail The Army has a new plan to win future wars. Here are 3 things it needs to do so it doesn’t fail

By Col. Dennis Wille

/ Oct 1 2019

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

By Carl Forsling

/ Sep 19 2019

‘Veteran Only’ parking spots don’t go far enough ‘Veteran Only’ parking spots don’t go far enough

By Chris Capelluto

/ Sep 13 2019

Nukes aren’t fcking magic, people Nukes aren’t fcking magic, people

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 26 2019

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ISIS is biding its time in Afghanistan ISIS is biding its time in Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 19 2019

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

By Carl Forsling

/ Aug 13 2019

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Toxic leadership at the top Toxic leadership at the top

/ Aug 8 2019

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

By Carl Forsling

/ Aug 6 2019

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The worst part about the mold crisis at Lackland Air Force Base is how unsurprising it is The worst part about the mold crisis at Lackland Air Force Base is how unsurprising it is

/ Jul 31 2019

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Here’s why the Marine Corps is losing experienced pilots — and what it can do to fix it Here’s why the Marine Corps is losing experienced pilots — and what it can do to fix it

By Brent Kreckman

/ Jul 31 2019

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

By Carl Forsling

/ Jul 24 2019

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No, the US military shouldn’t lower the enlistment age to 16 so children can fight No, the US military shouldn’t lower the enlistment age to 16 so children can fight

By Peter W. Singer

/ Jul 11 2019

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

By Carl Forsling

/ Jul 10 2019

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We owe it to our Gold Star families to end the ‘Widows Tax’ We owe it to our Gold Star families to end the ‘Widows Tax’

By Traci Voelke

/ Jul 2 2019

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

By Carl Forsling

/ Jun 12 2019

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They fought against each other in Iraq. A decade later, they met for tea They fought against each other in Iraq. A decade later, they met for tea

By Elliot Ackerman

/ Jun 11 2019

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Implementing new PT standards may hurt Army readiness. The service should learn from how US allies pulled it off Implementing new PT standards may hurt Army readiness. The service should learn from how US allies pulled it off

/ Jun 7 2019

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4 military phrases civilians should start using 4 military phrases civilians should start using

By Carl Forsling

/ Jun 7 2019

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

By Carl Forsling

/ May 16 2019

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Navy captain yells at cloud Navy captain yells at cloud

By Jared Keller

/ May 9 2019

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The ‘micromanaging’ Marine general should focus on strategy, not mustaches The ‘micromanaging’ Marine general should focus on strategy, not mustaches

/ Apr 26 2019

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This two-star Marine general has turned micromanagement into an art form This two-star Marine general has turned micromanagement into an art form

By Paul Szoldra

/ Apr 19 2019

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If the US really wants to win against China or Russia, it needs to start investing in the infantry If the US really wants to win against China or Russia, it needs to start investing in the infantry

By Matthew S. Reid

/ Apr 17 2019

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Selfless service and the ‘veteran superiority complex’ Selfless service and the ‘veteran superiority complex’

By Carl Forsling

/ Mar 28 2019

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An outside-the-box approach to Mission Command An outside-the-box approach to Mission Command

By Jamie Schwandt

/ Mar 15 2019

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Trump is taking an important first step in fighting veteran suicide. But will it be enough? Trump is taking an important first step in fighting veteran suicide. But will it be enough?

By Meaghan Mobbs

/ Mar 5 2019

The US military’s obsession with ‘lethality’ has officially gone too far The US military’s obsession with ‘lethality’ has officially gone too far

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 1 2019

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Why we should stop teaching Clausewitz Why we should stop teaching Clausewitz

By Jamie Schwandt

/ Feb 27 2019

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Dear Microsoft workers protesting the Army: Have you heard of PowerPoint? Dear Microsoft workers protesting the Army: Have you heard of PowerPoint?

By Meaghan Mobbs

/ Feb 26 2019

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

By Carl Forsling

/ Feb 26 2019

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‘Amoeba warfare’ — Looking at drone swarms under a microscope ‘Amoeba warfare’ — Looking at drone swarms under a microscope

By Jamie Schwandt

/ Feb 19 2019

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Marine vet Jack Mandaville tells us about the time he got shot in training Marine vet Jack Mandaville tells us about the time he got shot in training

By Patrick Baker

/ Feb 8 2019

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What The US Army Should Learn From the British Army’s Punchy Recruiting Campaign What The US Army Should Learn From the British Army’s Punchy Recruiting Campaign

/ Jan 30 2019

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

By Carl Forsling

/ Jan 29 2019

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Pay The Coast Guard Or Risk Losing The Next Generation Of Public Servants Pay The Coast Guard Or Risk Losing The Next Generation Of Public Servants

By Kyle Gaffney

/ Jan 25 2019

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That WSJ ‘Women In Combat’ Op-Ed Is A Complete Disaster — But It Still Presents A Threat That WSJ ‘Women In Combat’ Op-Ed Is A Complete Disaster — But It Still Presents A Threat

By Kate Germano

/ Jan 18 2019

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That’s All, Folks! That’s All, Folks!

/ Jan 16 2019

Veterans: Women Are Already In Combat, So Stop Saying They Shouldn’t Be In Combat Units Veterans: Women Are Already In Combat, So Stop Saying They Shouldn’t Be In Combat Units

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 15 2019

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Lessons Learned From More Than 10 Years Of Reading Tom Ricks’ Blogging Lessons Learned From More Than 10 Years Of Reading Tom Ricks’ Blogging

By Task & Purpose

/ Jan 15 2019

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How To Get Beyond The Army’s ‘Cargo Cult’ Approach To Mission Command How To Get Beyond The Army’s ‘Cargo Cult’ Approach To Mission Command

By Task & Purpose

/ Jan 10 2019

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Sir, Put Down Your Narrative And Step Away Slowly Sir, Put Down Your Narrative And Step Away Slowly

/ Jan 10 2019

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The Qualities The British Army Looks For In Officers Assigned To Advise Foreign Militaries The Qualities The British Army Looks For In Officers Assigned To Advise Foreign Militaries

/ Jan 9 2019