Opinion Archives - Page 3 of 13

By Meaghan Mobbs Apr 21, 2020

Opinion

The misappropriation of Pat Tillman’s legacy

There is an inherent connection between warfighting and politics, one that has complicated how and why we honor our nation’s...

By Capt. Lindsay Cordero, US Air Force Apr 21, 2020

Analysis

COVID-19 has created a world of anxiety and fear. Here’s how you can get through it with clear purpose and meaning

This is how we take care of our nation.

By Carl Forsling Apr 17, 2020

Analysis

The US military needs to suck it up and embrace telecommuting forever

The 21st century military shouldn’t work and train like the 19th century

By Carl Forsling Apr 14, 2020

Analysis

‘Thank you for service’ now applies to far more people than our nation’s veterans

Hopefully we’ll come to recognize more forms of courage than just “going downrange,” and it turns out even your grocer...

By David Shulkin Apr 9, 2020

Analysis

The VA needs to do more to protect nurses and doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic

Former Veterans Affairs secretary David Shulkin says that the department isn't doing enough to protect its healthcare workers — and...

By Ryan Foley and Meghan Brooks, New York Legal Assistance Group Mar 26, 2020

Opinion

The VA needs to do more in the fight against COVID-19

Advocates demand that the Department of Veterans Affairs act quickly to help veterans protect their benefits and health.

By Col. Keith Nightingale, US Army (Ret.) Mar 25, 2020

Community

We are all in combat now

What my wars taught me about dealing with COVID-19

By Emma Moore Mar 16, 2020

Analysis

How the US military’s coronavirus response may screw over the reserves

The endless pursuit of lethality combined with perverse incentives for commanders means the U.S. military’s reserve component risks being left...

By Carl Forsling Mar 11, 2020

Analysis

Understanding the sacrifice and sunk cost of the war in Afghanistan

Perhaps the military is learning about the sunk cost fallacy.

By Kayla Williams and Samantha Kubek Feb 26, 2020

Opinion

The VA has some serious problems with how it handles claims of military sexual trauma

Too often, military sexual trauma survivors report being re-traumatized by the very system that's meant to help them

By Jenny Lynne Stroup Feb 24, 2020

Health & Fitness

Traumatic brain injury is often called an ‘invisible’ wound. It’s anything but

Editor's Note: This is an opinion column. The thoughts expressed are those of the author. I glanced in the rearview...

By Kate Germano Feb 19, 2020

Opinion

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

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie allegedly sought to intentionally discredit a female veteran who reported a sexual assault at...

By Carl Forsling Jan 24, 2020

Opinion

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

Be careful out there.

By Carl Forsling Jan 23, 2020

Military Benefits

We need to talk about that study claiming that US troops are ‘overpaid’

[shortcode-Op-Ed-disclosure] A recent RAND study on military compensation has recently garnered some attention, with the main takeaway of many being...

By Adam Linehan Jan 20, 2020

Opinion

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

Three. That's how many times Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn C. Cashe entered the burning carcass of his Bradley Fighting Vehicle...

By Jenny Lynne Stroup Jan 17, 2020

Opinion

War through the eyes of a military kid

"Are you scared?" The question was out of my mouth before I really had time to process it.

By Carl Forsling Jan 15, 2020

Opinion

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

Please stop.

By Matt Collins Jan 7, 2020

Opinion

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

In the wake of the U.S. airstrike against Iranian commander Maj. Gen Qasem Soleimani, some left-leaning veterans groups have suggested...

By Carl Forsling Dec 20, 2019

Opinion

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

"The military is not a safe space," Rowe said.

By James Seddon Dec 13, 2019

Opinion

Has justice actually been served for the USS Fitzgerald disaster?

Shortly after seven sailors died aboard USS Fitzgerald when she collided with a merchant ship off Yokosuka in 2017, I...

By Mike Jason Dec 3, 2019

popular

Pardoning war criminals will hurt US troops deployed overseas. I know from experience

"What I held as the unfathomable moral bedrock of the U.S. military — condoning the worst actors on the battlefield...

By Carl Forsling Dec 3, 2019

Opinion

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

Former military officers commenting on military matters have valuable perspectives. On anything outside of that, their opinion is worth no...

By Kayla Williams Nov 20, 2019

Analysis

Mental health care isn’t one-and-done — like any journey, you have to commit

While more veterans are seeking mental health care, they aren't getting the long-term treatment they need

By Lori Chapman Longfritz Nov 14, 2019

Opinion

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

Air Force Tech. Sgt. John "Chappy" Chapman is my brother. As one of an elite group, Air Force Combat Control...

By Chris Capelluto Nov 13, 2019

Analysis

Video: the M1 Abrams’ new upgrades will blow you away

A system that intercepts enemy rockets and a brand-new munition? Tank you very much

Opinion

News

Featured in Opinion

The misappropriation of Pat Tillman’s legacy

COVID-19 has created a world of anxiety and fear. Here’s how you can get through it with clear purpose and meaning

The US military needs to suck it up and embrace telecommuting forever

‘Thank you for service’ now applies to far more people than our nation’s veterans

The VA needs to do more to protect nurses and doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic

The VA needs to do more in the fight against COVID-19

We are all in combat now

How the US military’s coronavirus response may screw over the reserves

Understanding the sacrifice and sunk cost of the war in Afghanistan

The VA has some serious problems with how it handles claims of military sexual trauma

Traumatic brain injury is often called an ‘invisible’ wound. It’s anything but

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

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

We need to talk about that study claiming that US troops are ‘overpaid’

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

War through the eyes of a military kid

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

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

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

Has justice actually been served for the USS Fitzgerald disaster?

Pardoning war criminals will hurt US troops deployed overseas. I know from experience

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

Mental health care isn’t one-and-done — like any journey, you have to commit

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

Video: the M1 Abrams’ new upgrades will blow you away