In a war, the US Army could destroy China’s ports. Should it?
If America were to go to war with China, damaging Chinese ports or seizing economic facilities would be a strategic blunder, one officer argues.
Opinion
Why the Army’s food service modernization must go beyond imitation
Modernizing Army food service isn’t just about mirroring college campuses. It’s about building a nutrition infrastructure to holistically support soldiers.
Opinion
Vets deserve to stay in their homes — VA is about to put that at risk
With VA set to end its mortgage rescue program, leaders must devise a solution that keeps veterans in their homes, the author of this op-ed argues.
Opinion
Defending the standing power throw: A pillar of the Army fitness test
The standing power throw captured the essence of what made the Army Combat Fitness Test revolutionary, the author of this op-ed argues.
Opinion
250 years later, legacy of North Bridge lives on in the National Guard
When the “shot heard ‘round the world” rang out, it launched a legacy carried on in today’s National Guard, Gen. Steve Nordhaus writes in this commentary.
Opinion
It’s time for a reckoning at Defense Health Agency over Tricare
Without accountability in Tricare management, the failed contract transition will continue to unravel benefits, the author of this op-ed argues.
Opinion
Tuberville’s proposal for academy athletes to go pro undermines duty
Academy athletes should not be allowed to defer their service commitments to play pro sports, the author of this op-ed argues.
What surviving an IED taught me about being a stand-up comedian
An Army veteran-turned-stand-up comedian discusses the importance of laughter in the wake of trauma.
Opinion
How to handle winners (and losers) in the Pentagon’s 8% budget relook
The authors of this op-ed argue the DOD's 8% relook offers an opportunity to break the defense budgeting routine, but that outcome is far from preordained.
Opinion
The Army’s body composition policies must evolve
In this op-ed, the author argues the Army’s outdated body composition policies are quietly eroding the readiness, health and performance of the force.
Why the US military has cared about climate change since the Cold War
In this commentary, the author examines how the U.S. military sees climate change as a threat in itself and a threat multiplier for national security.
