


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.

Commentary
Hegseth’s style counters military’s history as engine of social change
Professors of military history say Hegseth’s actions — and plans for more — are a reversal of the role the American military has often played.

The heartbreakingly common story of my military suicide attempt
"Maybe that’s what makes this story different. Not that it’s mine, but exactly because it isn’t," a Marine veteran writes in this War Horse reflection.

He lived 3 doors down in the barracks. I carry his ghost in my pocket
"I wish the 30 soldiers who died in Alaska during my time at Wainwright had gotten to see this moment," writes Jake Johnson in this War Horse reflection.

4 in 5 US troops surveyed understand duty to disobey illegal orders
As National Guard troops head to DC, a new survey reveals service members’ understanding of the distinction between legal and illegal orders.

Why it’s hard to know the damage the US did to Iran’s nuclear program
Opinion: Analysts will need more intelligence from more sources to make a confident judgment about the effects on Fordo and Iran’s broader nuclear efforts.

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.

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.

Opinion
Army combat fitness test threatens to undermine combat effectiveness
The test disadvantages both male and female soldiers

A paratrooper recalls his final jump — and his walk off the drop zone
If you make a mistake when you jump, you’ll probably be fine, but it could kill the paratrooper behind you. This was a very inexperienced group.

Opinion
Coldest War: ‘Near-Arctic’ China joining power competition in North
China is working to be more influential in the Arctic region, so the U.S. needs to prepare now, the author argues.

Remembering Saipan: The battle that reshaped the Pacific
The legacy of the Battle of Saipan endures 80 years on, as the island once again emerges as a strategic front in the Pacific.

Opinion
The post-9/11 generation’s path to post-traumatic growth
Veterans who embody the ethos of post-traumatic growth push back against the narrative of the “broken” vet. I urge you to join them.

Opinion
Why sleep remains a nationwide challenge amplified for post-9/11 vets
In this op-ed, the author discusses how PTSD, TBI, and other challenges veterans encounter highlight the critical role sleep plays in overall wellness.

I volunteered for a mission. I could take photos that might outlive me
Drowning in fear and self-loathing, I reminded myself why I was here. Why I was in Vietnam. On this helicopter. It was why I’d re-enlisted.

Opinion
Military supplement users: Beware of tigers masquerading as dogs
With high rates of supplement use among troops, the authors of this op-ed present measures to ensure service members know what ingredients are safe.
