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I decided not to go on a patrol in Iraq. An IED killed my friends
Nearly 20 years later, a soldier still grapples with his decision. “Their deaths were a failure. My failure.”
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A Marine father, an Air Force son and the distance between them
My father believed trauma and discipline would result in success and a stronger livelihood. And so he enlisted. Years later, I did, too.
Commentary
Opinions on war, Pentagon policy, pay and benefits, deployments, uniforms, weapons and more.
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Tesla’s Cybertruck may be wrong for some. Could it be right for the battlefield?
The author of this op-ed discusses how the Tesla Cybertruck could offer a unique platform to carry anti-drone systems.
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Is the United States overestimating China’s power?
It is time to right-size the American understanding of China’s comprehensive power, writes Dan Murphy of the Harvard Kennedy School.
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Department of the Air Force needs more resources for successful reorg
No organizational plan, no matter how competent its design, can make up for shortfalls without additional resources.
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What it takes to reconstitute the Navy and win the new Cold War
Our guest opinion writer argues that the Navy should look to former Navy Secretary William Middendorf II when seeking to correct today’s sea service.
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When admirals obstruct justice
Regaining trust and respect after a military scandal requires accountability at the highest levels of leadership, our guest opinion writer argues.
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A lack of sleep is breaking the US military
From the very start, unspoken principles are ingrained in service members. One such principle is that “sleep is a crutch.”
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Tradition at the end of Army-Navy game shows sportsmanship, unity
At games’ end, each school pauses to sing their alma mater, the winning team goes last.
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Communication of intent and the importance of language to deterrence
The Biden administration’s rhetoric may be critical to deter not only escalation, but to stop persistent attacks in the Middle East.
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US troops can declare victory in 3M class action lawsuit
While the settlement can never restore the hearing loss suffered by the plaintiffs, it is a victory for the veterans who had the tenacity to file the suit.
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Why American business should be military ready
Businesses are grappling with the issue of underemployment and the retention of our nation’s heroes. We can address this today.
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What states can do to help veterans experiencing homelessness
In the United States, a critical yet often overlooked area of public investment is transitional housing for veterans.
