What surviving an IED taught me about being a stand-up comedian
An Army veteran-turned-stand-up comedian discusses the importance of laughter in the wake of trauma.
Commentary
Why the US military has cared about climate change since the Cold War
In this commentary, the author examines how the U.S. military sees climate change as a threat in itself and a threat multiplier for national security.
Retying the Gordian Knot: US Special Operations Command as a service
The relationship between USSOCOM and the services has never been better, closer or more mutually beneficial than it is today, says the author of this commentary.
Affected, not defeated: Injured veterans strive for success amid pandemic
The Wounded Warrior Project's annual survey of its members shows there's still a need for veterans care during a pandemic, But there have also been successes in the last year, says the author of this commentary.
Book excerpt: ‘The Spymaster of Baghdad’
“The Spymaster of Baghdad: A True Story of Bravery, Family, and Patriotism in the Battle against ISIS” is the dramatic yet intimate account of how a covert Iraqi intelligence unit called “the Falcons” came together against all odds to defeat ISIS.
We need radical change to fix the racial disparity in our Air Force
Convincing white male leaders that racial disparity is their issue is easier said than done.
An information operations branch designed for the 21st century
There should be a fully resourced information operations branch dedicated to grooming personnel who have a comprehensive understanding of how to shape the information environment, says the author of this commentary.
Book excerpt: ‘The Saint I Ain’t: Stories from Sycamore Street’
“The Saint I Ain’t: Stories from Sycamore Street” by Air Force veteran and film composer Bobby Johnston, is an inflammatory coming of age elegy chronicled through short stories set in 1970s Rust Belt America.
Military families on advisory boards would be a force multiplier for DoD policies
Every advisory board from the secretary down to the installation should have seats designated specifically for military family members, says the author of this commentary.
Book excerpt: ‘Till Victory: The Second World War By Those Who Were There’
The poignant letters and diaries collected for "Till Victory" reveal the hopes, doubts and fears of about 50 Allied troops during World War II. In this excerpt, we learn about Leo Brown of the 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division.
A seat at the table
The quality of education directly impacts military readiness, something special education families know all too well, says the author of this commentary.
