Opinion
Hegseth’s track record falls short of military standards: Dem senators
In this op-ed, Sens. Kelly and Duckworth argue Pete Hegseth falls short of the standards expected of those he would oversee as defense secretary.
Opinion
Chairman Bost: America’s veterans have earned Doug Collins
In this op-ed, Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) discusses how the character and servant leadership of the VA secretary nominee is exactly what veterans need.
Opinion
How the Air Force can move from storming to norming hair standards
In this opinion piece, two Air Force officers examine why the service's women's hair policy remains contentious and how leaders can address it.
Opinion
How ‘Merry Christmas’ and ‘Happy Holidays’ reflect US military values
In this op-ed, an Army chaplain discusses how the military's commitment to religious freedom demonstrates the principles troops are sworn to defend.
Opinion
America must ‘honor the contract’ on veterans’ benefits
In this opinion piece, Al Lipphardt of VFW responds to a recent Economist article that labeled veterans' benefits as "absurdly generous."
Opinion
No runways, no sorties: Chinese missiles threaten US airpower plans
American warplanes could be kept from joining the fray of a conflict with China for days or weeks, analysts have concluded.
Opinion
Naval Academy ruling shows military strength depends on diversity
In this opinion piece, ACLU Senior Staff Attorney Leah Watson argues the U.S. Naval Academy should be allowed to consider race in its admissions.
Opinion
National Guard troops deserve equal GI Bill eligibility
It's time for the next administration to expand GI Bill eligibility for National Guard troops, Daniel Elkins argues in this op-ed.
Opinion
Why the military’s approach to its suicide epidemic is failing
In this opinion piece, the chairman of Boulder Crest Foundation argues that current military suicide prevention efforts are falling short.
Opinion
Military kids deserve to stay on their parents’ Tricare plan until 26
In this opinion piece, a Virginia lawmaker argues for extending Tricare coverage for dependents until they hit 26, as it is in the civilian world.
Opinion
Document the stories of the ‘Greatest Generation’ before it’s too late
In this Veterans Day op-ed, a military history filmmaker implores Americans to document the stories of World War II veterans while they're still alive.
Opinion
Congress needs to act faster on behalf of Camp Lejeune water victims
Legislation could help make the process easier for veterans and their families who were sickened by Camp Lejeune water, our guest opinion writer argues.
Opinion
Fighters and bombers are what America needs to win — not quadcopters
Neglecting to build America's fighters and bombers arsenal will put its ability to win future conflicts at risk, writes retired Gen. T. Michael Moseley.
Opinion
Why troops in combat jobs should get higher danger pay than others
In this op-ed, the authors argue the Pentagon should change its current danger pay structure to pay more money to troops exposed to greater combat risk.
Opinion
Why the Defense Department needs a chief economist
Congress should authorize a chief economist to keep the DOD thinking about the dollars and cents of defense spending, the authors of this op-ed argue.
Opinion
The pitfalls of being the ‘good guy’ NCO
Our guest opinion writer argues that, when non-commissioned officers try to be everyone's friend, nobody benefits.
Opinion
‘Loss of confidence’ doesn’t explain enough about command firings
Our guest opinion writer argues that the military should share more about the details of command firings.
