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An Iranian nuclear scientist was reportedly assassinated by a remote-controlled machine gun
Nov 30, 2020 3:16 PM
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We salute this heroic military working dog for taking out the gunman who pinned his team down during a fierce firefight
Nov 29, 2020 1:28 AM
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The greatest ‘hold my beer’ moment in American history is thanks to this drunk Marine veteran
Nov 28, 2020 11:46 PM
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Trump pardons former national security adviser Michael Flynn
Nov 25, 2020 9:29 PM
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We salute these Marines for saving the life of a woman trapped underneath a car
Nov 25, 2020 4:51 PM
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Guard Company Marines’ quick thinking and response help save pedestrian’s life
Nov 25, 2020 4:48 PM
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The Air Force wants to use suborbital transports to insert commandos and cargo anywhere on the planet
Nov 25, 2020 3:53 PM
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Pentagon pours cold water on summit with New England Patriots coach over Armenian conflict
Nov 24, 2020 10:18 PM
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The Navy’s new Osprey just conducted its first drop-off at sea
Nov 24, 2020 9:35 PM
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The major flaws in the Air Force justice system that let generals go unpunished
Nov 24, 2020 8:26 PM
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Jun 12, 2020
Analysis

It’s time to rename Fort Benning for Alwyn Cashe

Establishing Fort Cashe is the right thing to do — and now is the right time to do it
Jun 10, 2020
Opinion

Former DIA Director: Please, take your knee off our necks so we can breathe

"It’s hard to explain what it was like for me on the first day of elementary school, or the pain...
Jun 9, 2020
Analysis

The deafening silence of veteran service organizations on Black Lives Matter

"This is not a partisan political issue. This is a human issue"
Jun 5, 2020
Analysis

The graffiti may be gone, but the question of whether ‘black vets count’ remains

"We cannot answer with empty words and think of ourselves as patriots. Instead, we must fight to undo the racist...
Jun 3, 2020
History

What the Houston riots of 1917 tell us about police brutality and status in America

Police brutality is an issue that’s bedeviled the country since formal police forces began to organize in the late 19th...
Jun 2, 2020
Analysis

At West Point, they swore an oath to serve the public interest. As high public officials, they’ve forsaken it

"Shouldn't West Pointers be expected to be something more — models of rectitude who occupy higher moral ground than the...
Jun 1, 2020
Opinion

A better way of selecting Marine Corps officers for command

"Only our best should be extended the privilege of commanding Marines."
May 27, 2020
Community

COVID-19 and the loneliness of American heroism

"I now stand in the shoes of those who tried to thank me when I came home. I profusely thank...
May 26, 2020
Community

Our son died in training at Camp Pendleton. He could have been saved

"Five young Marines from Camp Pendleton died in preventable 'rollover' accidents in the last year. How many more of our...
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...
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...
May 15, 2020
Analysis

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
May 15, 2020
Analysis

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...
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.
May 12, 2020
Analysis

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...
Apr 28, 2020
Analysis

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...
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...
Apr 23, 2020
Analysis

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...
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...
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.
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
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...
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...
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.
Mar 25, 2020
Community

We are all in combat now

What my wars taught me about dealing with COVID-19