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Why every day can feel like ‘Groundhog Day’ in the military
For troops, “Groundhog Day” captures something they immediately recognize: days repeat, routines harden and progress feels frozen.
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US military action in Iran risks igniting global nuclear cascade
If Iranian leadership survives any U.S. attack, they will almost certainly double down on Iran’s weapons program, argues a Middle Eastern security scholar.
Commentary
Opinions on war, Pentagon policy, pay and benefits, deployments, uniforms, weapons and more.
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Desperate for help, a Marine battles phone trees, hold music and indifference
The system is callous. Not maliciously. It just happens. Checkbox by checkbox. Door by door. Doctor by doctor.
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The Pentagon’s new opportunity to boost readiness among female troops
The White House initiative on Women’s Health Research provides an opportunity to improve health and performance outcomes for women in the military.
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A government shutdown would hurt military families
Congress must safeguard military pay in the event of a shutdown, including for members of the Coast Guard.
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How an Army officer inspired Giants to greatest-ever Super Bowl upset
In this excerpt from “Finding Waypoints,” retired Army Col. Greg Gadson remembers his motivational locker room speeches to the New York Giants.
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The Army needs to invest in psychological operations, not cut them
A decline in psychological operations capabilities is a strategic error that will have severe implications for U.S. national security.
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Restrictive abortion laws threaten our national security
Laws that restrict abortion access within the U.S. could impact military recruiting and retention.
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Can poetry prevent veteran suicide?
Over 30,000 service members and veterans of the post-9/11 wars have died by suicide.
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A father reflects on the death of his son during the 2017 Niger ambush
Four U.S. soldiers were killed in an ambush in Niger in October 2017. Their deaths shattered families.
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The demographic and fiscal time bombs ticking inside the Pentagon
The lack of 18-year-olds to serve and our country’s towering fiscal deficits will endanger our national security in the near term.
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To stay competitive, US military complex must hurdle ‘Valley of Death’
The U.S. is in its decisive decade for competition with China, and technology is the primary arena for the rivalry.
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Military superiority demands artificial intelligence proficiency
Overcoming negative narratives can be hard, especially as it applies to artificial intelligence.
