Opinion

Editorials, guest commentaries, Medals and Misfires. Active-duty, reserve, Guard, veterans, Capitol Hill and the Pentagon.

A GI Bill for Afghan allies

This initiative would be critical to accelerating their integration and maximizing their ultimate contribution to their new country.

6 hours ago

The three-headed monster we must now defeat: mental illness, stigma, and suicide

In looking back, I have often wondered, how was my bipolar missed for so many years by me, my family, and the Army?

2 days ago

Commentary

10th anniversary of DADT repeal a good time to reflect on victory of facts over fear

It is easy to forget the weight of emotional, aggressive misinformation that had to be overcome.

Report calling for troop and retiree pay cuts is grossly misleading

The figures used in the CSIS report were grossly misleading in 2012 and are even more so now.

6 days ago

One Air Force pilot reflects on how 9-11 shaped his life and career

"At every promotion ceremony I have, and at every career milestone, I wonder how his life would have unfolded."

12 days ago

On 9/11 at the Pentagon, ‘horrible, senseless loss’ brought people together

Reflections on Sept. 11, 2001

12 days ago

A U.S. Marine, a curious Afghan boy, an unfathomable moment

"This is a story about a curious boy with no name — at least, no name that I ever came to know." Read Marine veteran and reporter James LaPorta's commentary about a harrowing moment when he was in Afghanistan.

14 days ago

Growing up in the shadow of 9/11: What military kids want you to know

It is vital to pause and reflect upon how we, as a nation, can best support military children, particularly those with a parent who is a wounded, ill, or fallen servicemember.

14 days ago

After Afghanistan, US should focus on regional stability as Chinese, Russian threats mount

Easing regional tensions could allow the U.S. to focus more on other areas of the world, particularly the Pacific.

2 weeks ago

Fired Marine’s question about leader accountability should not be dismissed

But let’s not conflate Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller's story with the questions that he asked, which were not unreasonable, this retired Marine colonel writes.

3 weeks ago

As Afghanistan unravels, lawmakers can lead a new push to save vets, service members from suicide

Nov. 21 would mark a coast-to-coast call to action to connect with vets and service members.

4 weeks ago

Here’s how Biden could mitigate damage done by the Afghan withdrawal

The effort will need to start in Afghanistan but must be global in nature.

4 weeks ago