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Why the US must protect military training lands from encroachment
There is no substitute for tough, realistic training and testing to prepare our forces for the challenges they will face.
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How masking degrees has affected promotion outcomes in the Air Force
The Air Force is again considering advanced degrees when promoting certain mid-level officers.
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How a new law will help working military spouses
On this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast, two military spouses share the hassles and high costs of just trying to keep their jobs.
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Bombers necessary to deter and defeat
A healthy and capable U.S. bomber fleet is vital to national security.
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Justice demands correction of military records for vaccine refusers
Troops who exercised their legally protected medical rights must be made whole.
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Congress needs to do better by troops deployed during holidays
Deployment during the holidays takes a toll on American service members.
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Recalling the Vietnam War’s ‘Christmas bombings’
Operation Linebacker II, also known as the “Christmas bombing campaign,” was a powerful bombing campaign by the U.S. in the Vietnam War.
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It’s time for another Truman moment in the military … with beards
Current military policies require all male members to maintain a clean shave whenever in uniform, unless waivered.
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Want air power? Then you need to buy aircraft.
A major theater conflict will project overwhelming demands that the U.S. Air Force enterprise is not sized to meet.
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In competition for talent, DOD needs to learn, adapt or be left behind
If we fail to accelerate change in our hiring practices, the Department of Defense will certainly lose out on talent.
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Veterans urge Congress to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act
The Afghan Adjustment Act would allow Afghans who came to the U.S. during the Afghanistan evacuation to be re-vetted and apply for a permanent status.
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Research needed for veterans with genital and reproductive wounds
A new survey seeks information from an estimated 1,500 Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans living with injuries to urinary, genital and reproductive areas.
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US Air Force’s AdAir fighter training needs a road map
AdAir has had a sluggish start within the Air Force while the service struggles with major internal issues.
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Passing Electoral Count Act reforms is vital to national security
Nine senior former defense officials and military leaders warn about national security threats America faces due to weaknesses in the Electoral Count Act.
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‘Made in China’ exclusion policy at exchanges would hurt families
An amendment in the fiscal 2023 defense policy bill would prohibit military exchanges and commissaries from selling items that were made in China.
US Air Force’s ‘divest to invest’ plan is too risky
This strategy may look attractive on paper, but past attempts show that it doesn’t work in practice. Here’s why.
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AFA’s listless leading professional development event needs a redesign
The Air, Space & Cyber Conference, the “leading professional development event for [the] Air Force and Space Force," is not living up to its billing.
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It’s time to reset America’s long-range strike deficit
America simply has far more demand for long-range strike aircraft than planes and crews.
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