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17 Things Real Leaders Never Say
Opinion

17 Things Real Leaders Never Say

By Jason Criss Howk

Posted on Aug 5, 2015

Why Public Service Appeals To Veterans
Opinion

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’
Opinion

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

A Marine Vet Explains How He Landed His Dream Job In The Video-Game Industry
Marine Corps

A Marine Vet Explains How He Landed His Dream Job In The Video-Game Industry

By Don Gomez

Posted on Aug 4, 2015

Here’s How The Pentagon Can Better Serve Military Families
News

Here’s How The Pentagon Can Better Serve Military Families

By Marissa A. Cruz

Posted on Aug 4, 2015

It’s Time The Army Got Over Its Problem With ROTC Instructors
Army

It’s Time The Army Got Over Its Problem With ROTC Instructors

By Conrad Brown

Posted on Aug 4, 2015

Why Having Veterans In Congress Matters
News

Why Having Veterans In Congress Matters

By Thomas L. Day

Posted on Aug 3, 2015

5 Times Failing Made Me A Better Company Grade Officer
Opinion

5 Times Failing Made Me A Better Company Grade Officer

By Angry Staff Officer

Posted on Aug 3, 2015

Without A Bomb, What Is Iran’s Military Capable Of Doing?
Iran

Without A Bomb, What Is Iran’s Military Capable Of Doing?

By Michael Lane Smith

Posted on Jul 31, 2015

These 8 Big Changes Improved Load-Bearing Combat Gear
Tactics

These 8 Big Changes Improved Load-Bearing Combat Gear

By Christian Beekman

Posted on Jul 31, 2015

UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Carried 3 Men Out Of Harm’s Way Under Heavy Fire
Marine Corps

UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Carried 3 Men Out Of Harm’s Way Under Heavy Fire

By Michael Lane Smith

Posted on Jul 30, 2015

Retired Army General Urges Dialogue About Gun Violence In America
Army

Retired Army General Urges Dialogue About Gun Violence In America

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Jul 29, 2015

The Incredible Story Of The Men Who Survived A Torpedo Attack, Sinking Ship, Sharks, And 5 Days Lost At Sea
Navy

The Incredible Story Of The Men Who Survived A Torpedo Attack, Sinking Ship, Sharks, And 5 Days Lost At Sea

By Liesl Bradner

Posted on Jul 29, 2015

The Marine who became a legend after he broke Ali’s jaw
Marine Corps

The Marine who became a legend after he broke Ali’s jaw

When Ken Norton stepped into the ring against Muhammed Ali, everyone assumed he was just another stepping stone in the champ's ascent. There was just one problem: Nobody told Norton.

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 29, 2015

Who Burned Iraqi Bodies And Why?
Marine Corps

Who Burned Iraqi Bodies And Why?

By James W. Weirick

Posted on Jul 28, 2015

The Millennial Generation’s Problem With Patriotism
Opinion

The Millennial Generation’s Problem With Patriotism

By Will DuVal

Posted on Jul 27, 2015

The Case Against Arming All Troops
News

The Case Against Arming All Troops

By David Anderson

Posted on Jul 24, 2015

An Iraq War Vet’s Firsthand Account Of The VFW National Convention
Culture

An Iraq War Vet’s Firsthand Account Of The VFW National Convention

By Adrian Cole

Posted on Jul 23, 2015

UNSUNG HEROES: The Female Soldier Who Provided Crucial Medical Treatment Under Mortar Fire
Army

UNSUNG HEROES: The Female Soldier Who Provided Crucial Medical Treatment Under Mortar Fire

By Michael Lane Smith

Posted on Jul 23, 2015

The Case For Arming The Troops
Culture

The Case For Arming The Troops

By Chad Russell

Posted on Jul 22, 2015