The Long March

Because I suspect that support for hazing is a lot more widespread in the military than people recognize, and I wanted … Continued

Luke Flowers argued on Friday in this column that we need less babying of our junior enlisted ranks. “We need … Continued

As I read this statement I thought, Boy, this is in Mattis’ own voice. In my experience, this is how … Continued

Editor's Note: The headline of this article has been changed to more accurately reflect the author's viewpoint. The rank of … Continued

This is no. 17 in the contest about how one might find meaning after leaving military service. Duance France writes: … Continued

I’ve never understood rabbits as pets, but clearly, some people enjoy them. But somehow I don’t think this chicken was … Continued

Kevin Rudd, the former Australian prime minister, and an expert on China, reviews the U.S.-China relationship in a powerful article … Continued

In November 1862, in the wake of the Union victory at Antietam, President Lincoln fired his general-in-chief General George B. … Continued

The rules that emerged from a recent meeting of British Army leaders struck me as somewhat different from what I … Continued

The Russian confrontation with Ukrainian forces is nothing to sneeze at. As this article points out, the two largest standing … Continued

I don’t know why, but I found this photo odd. Also, I think it a missed opportunity in having one … Continued

May 2024 was a lot like the summer that preceded it 85 years earlier. The Russians knew as much, which … Continued

This is entry No. 16 in the meaningful contest. Bob Barrett writes: “My civilian job is a means to an … Continued

I don’t think I’ve ever run an excerpt from a novel before. So here goes.—Tom By Kathleen McInnis “I take … Continued

The Lakeview Veterans Interagency Hotshot Crew is based in Klamath Falls, Oregon. As those interviewed told the reporter, this makes … Continued

If Hezbollah agents abducted a CIA station chief today, tortured and held that person in captivity, and eventually neglected her … Continued

Here’s the 15th entry in our contest about finding meaningful pursuits post-military. Only a few more to go. Dwight Roberson: … Continued

At a ceremony at which Cherry is given a big old chew bone.

American General Douglas MacArthur, driven from the Philippines at the start of World War II, famously vowed to return. Few … Continued

Here’s a Navy response to an item that ran the other day. (FWIW, despite his “agree on one thing” assertion … Continued

A Navy captain is being court-martialed for having a private business to which she allegedly steered some $600,000 in contracts. … Continued

Here’s no. 14 in our contest about finding meaning in work after the military. Tim O’Hair: “I served four years … Continued

“Alright chums! Let’s do this… LEEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOY JEEEEEENKIIIIIIIIIIINS!” These are the hilarious words uttered by Ben Schulz, the creator of the … Continued

Finally we get a contest entry from a female vet! Here’s no. 13 in our contest about finding meaning in … Continued

I showed my high school students how to use my Army-issued tourniquet last week in case there is a shooting … Continued