OpinionTricare fails pregnant service members. Here’s how to fix it."Right of first refusal" waivers should be accessible and available without question to any woman in service, an Air Force major argues.13 hours ago
OpinionHow DOD missed its opportunity to counter extremism in the ranksIn this op-ed, the author argues that organized efforts to address extremism in the military should be revitalized.3 weeks ago
OpinionHigher fitness standards will prepare soldiers for real-world problemsEarly moves to lower fitness test standards defeat the purpose of that test.
OpinionThe Army needs to invest in psychological operations, not cut themA decline in psychological operations capabilities is a strategic error that will have severe implications for U.S. national security.6 months ago
OpinionRestrictive abortion laws threaten our national securityLaws that restrict abortion access within the U.S. could impact military recruiting and retention.6 months ago
OpinionCan poetry prevent veteran suicide?Over 30,000 service members and veterans of the post-9/11 wars have died by suicide.7 months ago
OpinionThe Army needs a near-term strategy for the 2020sThe U.S. Army must close the munitions gap, improve the survivability of tanks and strengthen competencies within the electromagnetic spectrum.7 months ago
OpinionA father reflects on the death of his son during the 2017 Niger ambushFour U.S. soldiers were killed in an ambush in Niger in October 2017. Their deaths shattered families.7 months ago
OpinionThe demographic and fiscal time bombs ticking inside the PentagonThe lack of 18-year-olds to serve and our country’s towering fiscal deficits will endanger our national security in the near term.7 months ago
OpinionTo stay competitive, US military complex must hurdle ‘Valley of Death’The U.S. is in its decisive decade for competition with China, and technology is the primary arena for the rivalry.7 months ago
OpinionMilitary superiority demands artificial intelligence proficiencyOvercoming negative narratives can be hard, especially as it applies to artificial intelligence.7 months ago
OpinionWhy the military is integral to America’s return to the moonA lack of military involvement will slow U.S. progress in the race to the moon and place at risk national security, scientific and economic interests.7 months ago
OpinionVeteran recalls friends lost, first day in combat in IraqWar brings about all sorts of emotions. The darkest ones get never-ending attention. Yet this was the happiest day of my life.7 months ago