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By Carl Forsling May 22, 2020

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...

By Paul Eaton May 15, 2020

Opinion

For American security, Tammy Duckworth is the pick for Biden

"There's no one who would be better serving by his side than someone whose soul embodies the type of selfless...

By Lt. Col. Stewart Parker May 15, 2020

Opinion

What the COVID-19 pandemic reveals about the US military’s role in defending the nation

COVID-19 is a stark reminder that America’s defense requires more than the Department of Defense

By Kyle Gaffney May 15, 2020

Opinion

Stop waiting for a COVID-19 action hero to save you

"Our times call for us to stop relying upon our history’s greatest hits, the same old battle-weary warriors who are...

By Nathalie Grogan and Emma Moore, Center for a New American Security May 12, 2020

Opinion

Banning COVID-19 survivors from military service is a recruiting mess waiting to happen

Banning individuals with a COVID-19 history prioritizes recruits who have both the geographic and financial ability to self-isolate.

By Eric Navarro May 12, 2020

Opinion

The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us one thing: we should all serve

With most of the United States under lockdown orders in an effort to “flatten the curve” in the fight against...

By Dan Grazier Apr 28, 2020

Opinion

The US needs to rethink nation-building to prevent the next forever war

American forces are particularly unprepared to work with the host governments to establish effective security forces, an advisor mission that...

By Butch Bracknell Apr 24, 2020

Opinion

Yes, the President’s tweets count as legitimate orders, no matter how confusing they seem

"The president could have called the Secretary immediately and said, 'I have decided against waiting. I want every transgender person...

By Jared Keller Apr 23, 2020

Opinion

The military’s Blue Angels and Thunderbirds flyovers aren’t what America needs right now

Buckle up, pandemic-stricken Americans: the U.S. military's premiere demonstration teams are on a mission to brighten your day while you're...

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

Opinion

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

Vultures' Row

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

Vultures' Row

‘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

Opinion

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

Veterans Benefits

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

Opinion

We are all in combat now

What my wars taught me about dealing with COVID-19

By Emma Moore Mar 16, 2020

Opinion

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

Vultures' Row

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

Voices

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

Opinion

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

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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

Vultures' Row

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

Be careful out there.

By Carl Forsling Jan 23, 2020

Vultures' Row

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

Unsung Heroes

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

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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.

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

For American security, Tammy Duckworth is the pick for Biden

What the COVID-19 pandemic reveals about the US military’s role in defending the nation

Stop waiting for a COVID-19 action hero to save you

Banning COVID-19 survivors from military service is a recruiting mess waiting to happen

The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us one thing: we should all serve

The US needs to rethink nation-building to prevent the next forever war

Yes, the President’s tweets count as legitimate orders, no matter how confusing they seem

The military’s Blue Angels and Thunderbirds flyovers aren’t what America needs right now

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