I thought removing Confederate names meant Black soldiers’ legacy mattered. Then, the names were restored.
"So many of my assumptions about the world and how to better it were turned upside down."
Opinion
Supporting fathers is a readiness issue the Army can’t ignore
Despite progress in perinatal support in the Army, a critical population remains largely invisible and unconsidered: fathers and nonbirthing partners.
The need for staying engaged and connected
Lessons from investments with partner nations benefit the security of the United States, says the author of this commentary.
Penny wise, pound foolish: The flawed logic of withdrawal from South Korea
The surprise announcement of the possible withdrawal of 9,500 U.S. troops from Germany has recently again put removal of troops from Korea in the spotlight, says the author of this commentary.
On-base favoritism of credit unions harms service members
Congress should pass legislation to treat banks and credit unions the same on military bases, says the author of this commentary.
Securing benefits and protecting veterans during COVID-19
The Veterans Benefits Administration is working to continue service for veterans as safely as possible, says the author of this commentary.
Evidence in Marine special operations case stalled again by Pentagon’s censor
The Pentagon has "repeatedly been ignoring requests for unclassified information in order to protect senior military leaders from embarrassment," the retired Marine claims.
The military’s privileged position above the political fray is at risk
Public servants must speak out when politicians are caught maneuvering the military, Guard or active duty, into a partisan corner, says the author of this commentary.
How Army culture dismisses its female service members
Mandatory SHARP briefs have become nothing more than a yearly check in the box where leadership attempts to convey the open-door policy with a “don’t touch other people” and call it a day, says the author of this commentary.
Raising the age of military enlistment
Threats to the free world must be met with mature individuals who know what is to be lost, say the authors of this commentary.
The unbearable cost of losing the silent war within our military
Military culture is shaped by the worst behavior its leaders are willing to tolerate, and myriad violations of a sexual nature have been tolerated as “the price of admission” for far too long, says the author of this commentary.
