Democratic Party platform calls for better pay for troops, ending ‘forever’ warsThe policy guideline is designed to highlight party priorities for the next four years.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
Amid Iran tensions, Democratic hopefuls joust over military plansThe seventh Democratic debate featured arguably the most national security debate of the campaign cycle thus far.By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould3 years ago
This Iraq vet turned Democratic senator wants her party to pay more attention to national security“We need a platform that balances investing in our weaponry with investing in our citizenry, investing in our economy.”By Leo Shane III4 years ago
New House Armed Services committee sees an influx of veterans, womenThe committee will have 18 new members this year, a significant turnover in who is crafting the nation's military policy.By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould4 years ago
The military could see big changes if Democrats win control of CongressAs polls show the possibility of significant Democratic wins in the midterms, military advocates may soon have to grapple with the possibility of a politically divided government.By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould5 years ago