Opinion
America must ‘honor the contract’ on veterans’ benefits
In this opinion piece, Al Lipphardt of VFW responds to a recent Economist article that labeled veterans' benefits as "absurdly generous."
By Al Lipphardt
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Suicides among veterans remain unchanged despite federal focus
The figures are the latest available from federal census data and suggest limited progress on the issue of suicide prevention by Veterans Affairs leaders.
The Marine who was a duck (yes, an actual duck)
Meet the "Devil duck" who could drink like a Marine.
Watch: Army 3rd Infantry Division ‘blows up’ Naval Academy goat
In the first of what is expected to be many biting short films to come, the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division blows up the Navy’s mascot.
By Sarah Sicard
Officer sets out to rid the Army of label deterrents in upcoming book
In her upcoming book, Army Reserve Lt. Colonel Lisa Jaster looks to reshape the conversation on what makes someone a qualified professional candidate.
The Army piece of a growing U.S. footprint in Philippines, Indonesia
U.S. and Philippine officials say the United States is seeking an expansion of its military presence in the Philippines.
By Todd South
For Elegance Bratton, a destiny realized in ‘The Inspection’
Some of the torturous drill sergeant-scenes will remind many of “Full Metal Jacket,” but “The Inspection” has more complicated things to say.
VA suicide prevention efforts need more focus on gun safety training
The VA Inspector General found problems with gun safety training completion and follow-through.
This whistleblower called out VA about counselor burnout
Ted Blickwedel confronted VA leadership about its treatment of counselors and decreased care for veterans. Then he wrote a book about it.
By Todd South
‘Inspection’ director calls new Marine film the ‘Black, gay Rocky’
"The Inspection" arrives in theaters Nov. 18.
By Sarah Sicard