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. By: Dan Caldwell 2 days ago
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. By: Larry Korb November 30
Why the military needs Skynet Is an adaptable multi-network architecture the future of the Department of Defense? Time for humans and machines to team up. By: Carl De Groote and Chuck Louisell November 27
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. By: Maria Cordova November 20
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. By: Jim Cooper November 18
Military kids face unique back-to-school challenges. Here are some programs that can help. Like so many parents of young college hopefuls today, I recognize too that this time of year is indeed a time of trepidation and anxiety for our kids. By: Col. Glen Butler November 15
Op-ed: How we might think about the ‘war to end all wars’ The fact that World War I is the forgotten war for Americans serves as a cautionary tale that some important memories can fade despite sustained efforts to foster them. By: G. Kurt Piehler, Florida State University November 10
Veterans have fought in wars — and fought against them Veterans of past wars have long been at the forefront of peace advocacy in the United States. By: Micheal Messner, University of Southern California November 10
America’s Air Force is too small America’s Air Force cannot afford to come up short. It needs 386 operational squadrons to remain the pre-eminent Air Force in the world. By: Gen. Larry Spencer (ret.) November 6
Commentary: Recent changes to Education Department data tool help veterans compare schools "In the past, the College Scorecard has relied too much on national averages that are often misleading," writes Diane Auer Jones of the Department of Education. By: Diane Auer Jones November 5
For military kids, the autumn brings trepidation and anxiety In North Carolina, where I am a middle school teacher at a large U.S. military base, the autumn brings trepidation for our military-connected children. By: Kiera Gallagher November 1
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