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Trump treats the military as his own – and the troops could suffer
As the effort to end the U.S. war in Afghanistan continues to unfold, public support for the military as an institution has remained high, as has appreciation for service members themselves.
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Congress is ultimately to blame for F-35 fiasco
Instead of withholding money until systemic problems have been resolved, legislators have routinely provided funding levels that far exceed the amounts requested by the Pentagon.
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Sorry, Elon, fighter pilots will fly and fight for a long time
An executive at the Mitchell Institute pushes back after Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, said the era of fighter jets is coming to an end.
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The case for staying in Iraq just got weaker
America’s overreach and never-ending footprint in Iraq is exacerbating strains in that country, says the author of this commentary.
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Women in special operations is nothing new
As the first female Green Beret is expected to graduate in a matter of weeks, the author of this commentary notes that women have already served in roles within special operations forces out of necessity.
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Black History Month a time to thank determination and service for African American veterans
Because of the bravery of these and other people of color before us, the 2 million African Americans who have returned from our more recent conflicts continue to build on a military foundation that is increasingly diverse and inclusive.
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The mental health community: A terrible mindset
To fix the veterans suicide crisis, tackle the problem from a special operations mindset, says the author of this commentary.
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Reflections of leadership: Facing a difficult truth
For too long we have sacrificed mentorship and personal interaction with our airmen to “do more mission,” say the authors of this commentary.
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On the anniversary of My Lai: Do Americans really care if we fight honorably?
Service member who committed war crimes aren’t “the good guys,” says the author of this commentary.
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How will Iran retaliate against US in Afghanistan?
After a U.S. strike killed Iran’s top general, it is aiming to use proxy groups in Afghanistan to target American interests there, says the author of this commentary.
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Trump treats the military as his own – and the troops could suffer
As the effort to end the U.S. war in Afghanistan continues to unfold, public support for the military as an institution has remained high, as has appreciation for service members themselves.
-
Congress is ultimately to blame for F-35 fiasco
Instead of withholding money until systemic problems have been resolved, legislators have routinely provided funding levels that far exceed the amounts requested by the Pentagon.
-
Sorry, Elon, fighter pilots will fly and fight for a long time
An executive at the Mitchell Institute pushes back after Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, said the era of fighter jets is coming to an end.
-
The case for staying in Iraq just got weaker
America’s overreach and never-ending footprint in Iraq is exacerbating strains in that country, says the author of this commentary.
-
Women in special operations is nothing new
As the first female Green Beret is expected to graduate in a matter of weeks, the author of this commentary notes that women have already served in roles within special operations forces out of necessity.
-
Black History Month a time to thank determination and service for African American veterans
Because of the bravery of these and other people of color before us, the 2 million African Americans who have returned from our more recent conflicts continue to build on a military foundation that is increasingly diverse and inclusive.
-
The mental health community: A terrible mindset
To fix the veterans suicide crisis, tackle the problem from a special operations mindset, says the author of this commentary.
-
Reflections of leadership: Facing a difficult truth
For too long we have sacrificed mentorship and personal interaction with our airmen to “do more mission,” say the authors of this commentary.
-
On the anniversary of My Lai: Do Americans really care if we fight honorably?
Service member who committed war crimes aren’t “the good guys,” says the author of this commentary.
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How will Iran retaliate against US in Afghanistan?
After a U.S. strike killed Iran’s top general, it is aiming to use proxy groups in Afghanistan to target American interests there, says the author of this commentary.
-
Trump treats the military as his own – and the troops could suffer
As the effort to end the U.S. war in Afghanistan continues to unfold, public support for the military as an institution has remained high, as has appreciation for service members themselves.
-
Congress is ultimately to blame for F-35 fiasco
Instead of withholding money until systemic problems have been resolved, legislators have routinely provided funding levels that far exceed the amounts requested by the Pentagon.
-
Sorry, Elon, fighter pilots will fly and fight for a long time
An executive at the Mitchell Institute pushes back after Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, said the era of fighter jets is coming to an end.
-
The case for staying in Iraq just got weaker
America’s overreach and never-ending footprint in Iraq is exacerbating strains in that country, says the author of this commentary.
-
Women in special operations is nothing new
As the first female Green Beret is expected to graduate in a matter of weeks, the author of this commentary notes that women have already served in roles within special operations forces out of necessity.
-
Black History Month a time to thank determination and service for African American veterans
Because of the bravery of these and other people of color before us, the 2 million African Americans who have returned from our more recent conflicts continue to build on a military foundation that is increasingly diverse and inclusive.
-
The mental health community: A terrible mindset
To fix the veterans suicide crisis, tackle the problem from a special operations mindset, says the author of this commentary.
-
Reflections of leadership: Facing a difficult truth
For too long we have sacrificed mentorship and personal interaction with our airmen to “do more mission,” say the authors of this commentary.
-
On the anniversary of My Lai: Do Americans really care if we fight honorably?
Service member who committed war crimes aren’t “the good guys,” says the author of this commentary.
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How will Iran retaliate against US in Afghanistan?
After a U.S. strike killed Iran’s top general, it is aiming to use proxy groups in Afghanistan to target American interests there, says the author of this commentary.













