The commander who oversaw ISIS defeat is ‘disappointed’ by Syria withdrawal
Retired Gen. Joseph Votel, the former commander of U.S. Central Command, spoke bluntly about Trump's decision reduce support for Kurdish allies.
Editorials
Military aid for Ukraine is good for the US
And it's bad for the Russians. Why is it taking so long?
Fraternizing women in infantry units should be treated fairly
The Army and Marine Corps resonded differently when confronted with improper relationships in new gender-integrated combat units.
Editorial: Rise in aviation mishaps signals serious readiness, manning challenges
A recent Military Times investigation found that at least 133 service members died in aviation mishaps during the five-year period from 2013 through 2017.
Editorial: Military kids should not be penalized for seeking behavioral health help
The promise of good, reliable health care for service members and their families is one of the most important things the nation promises to provide to the small fraction of Americans who volunteer to serve.
EDITORIAL: Instead of parading tanks, let's honor our post-9/11 veterans instead
How about a grand parade that honors combat veterans who have served in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria since Sept. 11, 2001?
The Navy's dicey decision to pursue homicide charges
It’s a move that will have a potentially far-reaching impact on all services and service members up and down the chain of command.
EDITORIAL: How about a military tax?
A military tax would be clearly labeled on everyone’s pay stub. And the money would go directly to the Defense Department. No need for any annual budget battles on Capitol Hill.
Smoked, vaped or in a brownie, marijuana deserves more study
Veterans groups are pushing for further study into the benefits of marijuana, touting it as a safer alternative to opioid therapy, often used to treat chronic pain. The VA should heed that call.
MEDAL: Mattis vs Petraeus and the new Rules of Engagement
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis loosens the Rules of Engagement in Afghanistan. That's good news -- and a big change after years of counterinsurgency doctrine that tightened up those rules too much.
EDITORIAL: Will Trump’s Afghanistan strategy actually make a difference?
It’s still hard to see how Trump’s plan for ending America’s longest war is substantially different than the one Obama rolled out in 2009.
The Army handgun: A new poster child for acquisition malpractice?
Companies want fairness, but they also want predictability. And excessive bureaucracy in the name of fair competition, where contracting officers treat all competitions with kid gloves in fear of getting reprimanded if something goes awry, is counterproductive.
