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By 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 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 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 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."
By May 23, 2021
Opinion

As the War in Afghanistan nears its end, a Marine’s guilt intensifies

“My mind won’t let go,” writes a Marine veteran of Afghanistan. “The farther I get from those days, the heavier my guilt.”
By May 22, 2021
Opinion

What Ted Cruz doesn’t understand about those ‘woke’ Army recruiting commercials

We need more patriotic Americans willing to serve in our armed forces — and fewer ignorant politicians making their job harder.
By May 16, 2021
News

For an ‘Afghan Hand,’ explosions and crashes echo loss and ‘a romanticized idea of adventure’

“His story is so much the story of Afghanistan: youth destroyed violently while fighting for a better home."
By May 7, 2021
Opinion

A Marine special operator’s fragmented legacy: Blast, impact, trauma, and everything that comes after

Traumatic brain injury is an 'invisible wound' I've suffered 17 times.
By Apr 30, 2021
Opinion

‘A dereliction of duty’ — Why the amphibious vehicle disaster that killed 9 servicemen was entirely preventable

“What ought one to say then as each hardship comes? I was practicing for this, I was training for this.” —Epictetus
By Apr 28, 2021
Opinion

‘I drew the line at lying to reporters’— A military spokesman calls for increased accountability and transparency

'Unshackled from the intolerant, old boys’ club culture found in the Marine Corps, I have started to feel like I can be myself and contribute in even more meaningful ways'
By Mar 30, 2021
Opinion

Biden needs to get us out of Afghanistan in May

Washington needs to leave Afghanistan and put its military involvement there in the rear-view mirror.
By Mar 12, 2021
Opinion

Removed from command: A two-star general’s mental health disaster and fight to recover

I survived this toughest of wars and am thriving once again.
By Mar 11, 2021
Opinion

A former Green Beret recalls the ‘captivating calm’ of helicopter infiltration

It’s the infil paradox.
By Feb 24, 2021
Opinion

No more delays, no more excuses: It’s time to get the hell out of Afghanistan once and for all

It's time stop listening to those who have been wrong for two decades.
By Feb 23, 2021
Opinion

A veteran’s 30-year journey to learn about a friend killed during the Vietnam War

"What a pointless waste of a remarkable young man’s life—and in a war with no light at the end of the tunnel."
By Feb 17, 2021
Opinion

Why talking about racism in the ranks will only make the US military stronger

Cohesive teams require trusting the person next to you.
By Feb 6, 2021
Opinion

Veterans need to be honest about their loneliness and boredom after serving

The best and worst thing about being in the military is that it is all-consuming.
By Feb 5, 2021
Opinion

The opportunities and challenges facing Lloyd Austin as defense secretary

Austin’s forty years in the military represent both the risk of inertia and a real opportunity to address serious issues.
By Feb 2, 2021
Opinion

America is bitterly divided. Here’s how our nation’s veterans can bring us together

America needs your service now more than ever.
By Jan 19, 2021
Opinion

Robert Bales murdered civilians in Afghanistan. A pardon would be a slap in the face to every service member

"A pardon of Robert Bales would soil our nation’s values and tarnish the honor and integrity of our nation’s warfighters."
By Jan 15, 2021
Opinion

Opinion: Veterans who stormed the Capitol should lose their federal benefits

Those who dared to enter the building by force or threat of violence should have every one of their federal benefits stripped immediately.
By Dec 21, 2020
Opinion

I dreamed of becoming a Marine my entire life. Then I learned I was undocumented

"I couldn’t work legally. I couldn’t get a driver’s license. Worst of all, I was prohibited from defending my country."
By Dec 16, 2020
Opinion

How to build more resilient and innovative US special operations teams

U.S. special operations forces are at a breaking point. Here's how to fix them.
By Dec 9, 2020
Community

‘Time to find the Lion King in Pashto’ – One Marine’s epic struggle to deploy

“If you want this, you will have to compete for this slot all over again.”
By Dec 9, 2020
Opinion

It’s time for a post-9/11 veteran to lead the VA

The post-9/11 generation is ready to make history.