Opinion
Campaign medals are for campaigns, not small-scale operations
Opinion: The appropriate medal for troops who participated in the strikes on Iranian nuclear sites is not the one a Texas congressman recently proposed.
Opinion
It is time to recognize the GWOT combat service of all soldiers
Opinion: Failure to recognize soldiers who supported the wider GWOT operations is willful disrespect.
A vet’s perspective on ‘standing up’ for the first time in years
A Marine veteran on what it's like to stand up for the first time years after the crash that paralyzed him.
New female dress blue coat brings Marines closer to an identical, equal standard
The new uniform is a step in toward gender-neutral standards and equality Marine Corpswide, this sergeant says.
Could this government program wipe away all your student loan debt?
The Veterans Affairs Department and the Department of Education are working together to make it easier for you to apply to have your loans forgiven. Here are five things you need to know before applying.
Why the VA may be getting too much money
Throwing more resources into the VA without reducing waste is a disservice to veterans and taxpayers.
NATO needs a European level of ambition
European nations in NATO should look for the right to lead some military missions independent of the U.S., in order to blunt the idea of an independent EU military force.
The 80 percent directive: How will combat aircraft get to Mattis' readiness goal?
Here's how the military's aircraft mission-capable rates can get to the goal.
Is your loved one deployed during the holidays? Military spouses share their survival tips
I asked a few military spouses to share their ideas during a holiday deployment, and, hopefully, we can pass along the holiday spirit from one military spouse to another.
The Army’s greatest recruiting tool is in its opportunity
This past September, the Army announced that despite issuing nearly 7,600 waivers for medical, behavioral or legal issues, the service missed its fiscal year 2018 recruiting target by about 6,500 enlistments.
Don’t cut corners on lighter, stronger protective gear for troops
Despite looming budget cuts, the Pentagon should continue to invest in high quality materials that are strong and durable – yet lightweight enough that they will not cause undue injury.
