Opinion
How Washington’s drone policy is catching up to reality
The MTCR reinterpretation should be coupled with updated nonproliferation standards and robust safeguards to balance competition and global responsibility.
Opinion
Ending weight-loss med coverage for some military retirees is unlawful
DHA's decision to end the coverage violates the Pentagon's own regulations regarding Tricare for Life beneficiaries.
Book excerpt: ‘The Daughters of Kobani’
The extraordinary story of the women who took on the Islamic State and won.
Why there should be a director of military spouses at DoD
While there are outside organizations that offer resources and support, military spouses have been shut out of important decisions on family readiness and spouse programs, says the author of this commentary.
Wanted: A joint ethics code for the armed forces
The American military needs an explicit moral code, says the author of this commentary.
Toxic leadership: The real culprit of military rape culture
Right now there is a perfect case study for the defense secretary to be presented with — the case of a young Marine, Cpl. Thae Ohu.
Let’s hope the Pentagon’s new military community and family policy appointee discards the ‘Army goggles’
The mess of paperwork facing spouses at Parent Central Services, and the difficulties of balancing a career with volunteer expectations are just some of the many obstacles the new leader for military community and family policy can address, says the author of this commentary.
VA program offers veterans access to banking services
When veterans have bank accounts, they are more financially secure, have easier access to loans, pay less in fees, build a financial history and safeguard their money, says the author of this commentary.
A call to end gender-based violence in the military
The new administration and DoD leadership should elevate implementation of recommendations to end gender-based violence and its harmful aftermath in the military, say the authors of this commentary.
Why the military should educate its members about the Constitution
The military should institute courses to ensure that its service members have a basic understanding of the Constitution, the document they are sworn to defend, says the author of this commentary.
The military must not settle for being a microcosm
At a minimum, the military should be a reflection of the best in our society, says the author of this commentary.
