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By Joshua Plummer, The War Horse Jul 25, 2021

Culture

Inside SERE School, where military-grade hide-and-seek meets life-and-death struggle

The first rule they teach is “don’t get caught.”

By Joel Cuthbertson, The War Horse Jul 18, 2021

Culture

Americans don’t know how to talk about the military

Service members are seen as an abstract concept by civilians, but they don't have to be.

By Paul Szoldra Jul 14, 2021

News

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By Daniel L. Davis Jul 9, 2021

Opinion

US withdrawal from Afghanistan will be chaotic and bloody — but it’s the right call

“We’re ending America’s longest war."

By Thibaut Delloue Jul 6, 2021

Opinion

The US military needs to burn down its zero-tolerance weed policy

It’s time to reform the zero-tolerance policy for marijuana use in the military.

By Deb Sinness, The War Horse Jun 27, 2021

Opinion

US Marine veteran details serving during the ‘witch hunt’ of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

"Gays lived deeply closeted lives, and I didn’t know a single gay person."

By Ed Adams, The War Horse Jun 13, 2021

Opinion

Army veteran reveals a painkiller addiction, overdose, and the ‘out of body’ experience that saved his life

For at least five hours, I was out of body. Let me explain...

By Dan Possley May 31, 2021

Opinion

This Memorial Day, I’m thinking of the wounded US Marine I couldn’t save

“At least he could have his guys with him when he dies,” I said.

By Carl Forsling May 29, 2021

Opinion

Memorial Day doesn’t need to be treated as a national military funeral

"Don’t be ashamed to have a good time this Memorial Day — that’s part of the gift that’s been bestowed to you"

By Scott Cooper May 29, 2021

Community

I’ll never forget the Marine memorial ceremonies I attended in Fallujah

"Like many military veterans, Memorial Day is not abstract to me. It is personal; a moment when we remember our friends."

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Inside SERE School, where military-grade hide-and-seek meets life-and-death struggle

Americans don’t know how to talk about the military

How you can write for Task & Purpose

US withdrawal from Afghanistan will be chaotic and bloody — but it’s the right call

The US military needs to burn down its zero-tolerance weed policy

US Marine veteran details serving during the ‘witch hunt’ of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

Army veteran reveals a painkiller addiction, overdose, and the ‘out of body’ experience that saved his life

This Memorial Day, I’m thinking of the wounded US Marine I couldn’t save

Memorial Day doesn’t need to be treated as a national military funeral

I’ll never forget the Marine memorial ceremonies I attended in Fallujah