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.
Opinion
Why the military’s approach to its suicide epidemic is failing
In this opinion piece, the chairman of Boulder Crest Foundation argues that current military suicide prevention efforts are falling short.
At VA, we stand tall to hurricanes Fiona and Ian
"Thanks to preparation and quick response, most of VA’s clinics remained online or were fully operational within a day or two."
Army leaders: Consider making information operations an enlisted MOS
Young soldiers have enormous potential in conducting information operations, writes the author of this commentary.
We need to increase research into psychedelics for veterans with PTSD
In the past few years, new treatment options have emerged from the often-stigmatized source of psychedelics.
Outrage over NFL brain injuries; silence over military brain injuries
The NFL is doing the right thing on concussions. The Department of Defense lacks the urgency and a similar aggressive approach.
What we can do to ensure a quality education for military children
Military leaders have repeatedly raised concerns about the quality of K-12 public schools around military installations.
5 tips for surviving the Arctic from a soldier who lives there
"I arrived to central Alaska in February. It was 70 degrees in Georgia, where I had just moved from, and now I was dealing with -36 degrees in Fairbanks."
Cannibalizing the arsenal of democracy in turbulent times
The Pentagon should consider cutting back on research and development funding and ramping up procurement to protect the arsenal of democracy.
Legal loophole: Some contracts skirt protections for service members
Special protections afforded to service members are being undermined by a legal trap buried in the fine print of contracts and click-through agreements.
Addressing military families’ needs: a ‘to-do list’ not a ‘wish list’
Defense and service officials have struggled for decades to address the problems military families face.
