Opinion

The DoD’s cyber force must partner with industry to compete at the speed of relevance

While cyber is essential to many areas of DoD operations, it is not its main function.

How military ‘Spouses of the Year’ are championing change

Two Military Spouse of the Year winners talk about acceptance, belonging, and advocating for change on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.

The Corps should drop manslaughter charges against MARSOC Marines, corpsman

A Florida congressman's take on MARSOC 3.

Meet the moms behind the Army’s new parenthood policies

Meet two soldier moms who discuss the sweeping changes benefiting new parents and others on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.

Diversity and inclusion are critical to future military readiness

The Defense Department’s greatest strength is its people.

‘I Married the War’: Wives of combat veterans speak out

A new documentary highlights military and veteran spouses’ experiences with caregiving, vicarious trauma, dramatic life changes and loving someone with PTSD.

Rather than wreck it, Berger’s vision will save the Marine Corps from itself

The Marine commandant's opponents want "the Corps to remain a slimmer, smaller version of the U.S. Army," this retired Army colonel writes.

We’re making strides, but Arctic soldiers still need help from big Army

With the service’s new Arctic strategy and the anticipated re-designation of Army Alaska as the 11th Airborne Division, the Army should also bring in more funding.

Comedian Ashley Gutermuth laughs through military life

Meet the military spouse comedian who caught the eye of Jerry Seinfeld on this week’s episode of The Spouse Angle Podcast.

Ukraine

As a veteran that went to Ukraine, here’s what I saw

Military Times reporter and Marine veteran Rachel Nostrant chronicles her time in Ukraine.

Fossil fuels are the Achilles’ heel of warfare. Just ask Russia.

Fossil fuels aren’t just a vulnerability on the battlefield; they’re also a strategic straitjacket.

‘Military Child of the Year’ winners talk sacrifice and resilience

Two teenagers share their experiences growing up in military homes and what they’ve sacrificed to support their parents’ careers on The Spouse Angle podcast.

What I learned in Ranger School helped me through a mental health crisis

The Ranger spirit of “embrace the suck,” never quit, and drive on through to the objective, was key to my recovery and building a new life of meaning and purpose.

The Army’s NGSW program aimed for the wrong standards

A more reasonable analysis would have set the bar at penetrating Level 4 body armor at 100-200 meters, rather than 600 meters.

Still serving: VA spearheading VetServe 2022 as part of National Volunteer Week

As part of National Volunteer Week, the Department of Veterans Affairs is spearheading a new initiative: VetServe 2022.

Reducing military and veteran suicide with a push for gun safety

On this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast, the Department of Defense is ramping up its suicide prevention efforts with a focus on gun safety.

How we can protect America’s veterans from predatory benefits claims practices

America’s post-9/11 wounded veterans are facing significant financial challenges.

Bring the Reforger exercises back to Europe

The still fairly new Defender Europe exercises are too limited in scope, this author says.

It’s time for the Navy to allow sailors on shore duty to have short, trimmed beards

In this commentary, the author writes that the Navy's recent change to grooming standards for those who suffer from pseudofolliculitis barbae, or PFB, is a positive step, but it does not go far enough.

Fighting for lives — and resources — in times of change

It is important firefighters are positioned, resourced, and always supported — especially as demands increase.

Why many military families are struggling to have kids

Two military spouses who have dealt with fertility issues share their stories on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.

The US military should be prepared for a humanitarian assistance role in the Ukraine crisis

Since the start of the Russian invasion on February 24, more than 4.1 million people have fled Ukraine.

Military family members, retirees are being priced out of mental health care

Copayments for mental health care visits more than doubled for TRICARE users from 2017 to 2018.

From Army life to astronaut’s wife

Author and military spouse Stacey Morgan shares the story of her husband's journey to space and how it changed her life on Earth on The Spouse Angle podcast.

An Afghan boy saved lives helping American soldiers. It could have cost him his.

We began to hope that Bashir was the first of many young Afghans to see the benefits of supporting the coalition and the Afghan government by extension.