Opinion
Tuberville’s proposal for academy athletes to go pro undermines duty
Academy athletes should not be allowed to defer their service commitments to play pro sports, the author of this op-ed argues.
By Lt. Col. Ken Segelhorst (ret.)
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As Army runs historic season, these players must help beat Navy
Army looks to cap an 11-1 championship season as it eyes Navy in the 2024 Army-Navy game.
By Todd South
Navy says no to NFL hopeful’s request to postpone service, pursue Buccaneers roster spot
Requests were approved for four other 2021 graduates of different service academies.
By J.D. Simkins
After finding Fisher House and adaptive sports, a former pilot becomes veteran advocate
David Ortiz was never afraid of a challenge. He was an avid outdoorsman before he joined the Army and became a Kiowa helicopter pilot in the 82nd Airborne Division’s Combat Aviation Brigade. In Eastern Afghanistan, Kiowa pilots took a lot of risk to protect the guys on the ground, and, in February 2012, David suffered a hard landing that destroyed his aircraft, broke his legs, and inflicted extreme trauma on his spine, throat, and lungs.
Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 34: Joe Bartozzi from the National Shooting Sports Foundation
Joseph Bartozzi is president of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearm and ammunition industry.
PETA wants the Air Force Academy to stop using live falcon mascots
The letter implored Academy superintendent Lt. Gen. Jay B. Silveria to retire the use of live birds.
By J.D. Simkins
VA cancels winter sports clinic due to coronavirus fears
Nearly 1,000 veterans and participants were scheduled to travel to Colorado for the event later this month.
NBC’s Kathryn Tappen honors cousin, fallen Marine Raider through foundation
“Many people don’t know about this special elite group of Marines. Then again, that’s exactly how they want it.”
By J.D. Simkins
How video gaming is helping disabled veterans
“With the Adaptive Controller, it makes everybody equal. It allows these veterans to feel some sense of normalcy, or how they felt prior to their injury."
By Dylan Gresik
Military academy athletes can now delay service, go pro
Defense Secretary Mark Esper has opened the door for athletes at the nation’s military academies to play professional sports after they graduate, and delay their active-duty service.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Air Force Academy senior relishes dad in stands after prison release
Air Force Falcons fullback Taven Birdow was 3 when his father, Jermaine, was jailed for his role in a home invasion in Oklahoma City. Now dad doesn't miss a game.
By By Pat Graham, AP Sports Writer