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To counter extremism, focus on causes, not merely symptoms
As the military stands down to self-examine in the wake of an insurgency that threatened democracy, the Defense Department must do more than punish criminal behavior, says the author of this commentary.
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Book excerpt: ‘Staying Alive: Surviving Abuse, Fighting a War, and Beating Cancer – My First Twenty-Five Years’
In “Staying Alive,” James Curry takes an unflinching look at his life impacted by domestic violence, savage combat, death, homelessness, isolation, betrayal, homophobia and illness, and how these life-altering experiences led him to happiness, success, and ultimately, love.
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Spider silk research: From bone regeneration to bulletproof vests
A project funded by the Office of Naval Research Global and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research will provide critical knowledge to accelerate the development of silk-based materials far beyond what is currently possible, says the author of this commentary.
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Transforming Command and Control — A Strategic Imperative for the Warfighter
Ultimately, investing in these efforts today will advance our ability to operate across all domains at speed — accelerating the “kill chain” and preserving our decision advantage.
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Book excerpt: ‘The Daughters of Kobani’
The extraordinary story of the women who took on the Islamic State and won.
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Why there should be a director of military spouses at DoD
While there are outside organizations that offer resources and support, military spouses have been shut out of important decisions on family readiness and spouse programs, says the author of this commentary.
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Wanted: A joint ethics code for the armed forces
The American military needs an explicit moral code, says the author of this commentary.
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Toxic leadership: The real culprit of military rape culture
Right now there is a perfect case study for the defense secretary to be presented with — the case of a young Marine, Cpl. Thae Ohu.
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Let’s hope the Pentagon’s new military community and family policy appointee discards the ‘Army goggles’
The mess of paperwork facing spouses at Parent Central Services, and the difficulties of balancing a career with volunteer expectations are just some of the many obstacles the new leader for military community and family policy can address, says the author of this commentary.
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VA program offers veterans access to banking services
When veterans have bank accounts, they are more financially secure, have easier access to loans, pay less in fees, build a financial history and safeguard their money, says the author of this commentary.
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To counter extremism, focus on causes, not merely symptoms
As the military stands down to self-examine in the wake of an insurgency that threatened democracy, the Defense Department must do more than punish criminal behavior, says the author of this commentary.
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Book excerpt: ‘Staying Alive: Surviving Abuse, Fighting a War, and Beating Cancer – My First Twenty-Five Years’
In “Staying Alive,” James Curry takes an unflinching look at his life impacted by domestic violence, savage combat, death, homelessness, isolation, betrayal, homophobia and illness, and how these life-altering experiences led him to happiness, success, and ultimately, love.
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Spider silk research: From bone regeneration to bulletproof vests
A project funded by the Office of Naval Research Global and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research will provide critical knowledge to accelerate the development of silk-based materials far beyond what is currently possible, says the author of this commentary.
-
Transforming Command and Control — A Strategic Imperative for the Warfighter
Ultimately, investing in these efforts today will advance our ability to operate across all domains at speed — accelerating the “kill chain” and preserving our decision advantage.
-
Book excerpt: ‘The Daughters of Kobani’
The extraordinary story of the women who took on the Islamic State and won.
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Why there should be a director of military spouses at DoD
While there are outside organizations that offer resources and support, military spouses have been shut out of important decisions on family readiness and spouse programs, says the author of this commentary.
-
Wanted: A joint ethics code for the armed forces
The American military needs an explicit moral code, says the author of this commentary.
-
Toxic leadership: The real culprit of military rape culture
Right now there is a perfect case study for the defense secretary to be presented with — the case of a young Marine, Cpl. Thae Ohu.
-
Let’s hope the Pentagon’s new military community and family policy appointee discards the ‘Army goggles’
The mess of paperwork facing spouses at Parent Central Services, and the difficulties of balancing a career with volunteer expectations are just some of the many obstacles the new leader for military community and family policy can address, says the author of this commentary.
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VA program offers veterans access to banking services
When veterans have bank accounts, they are more financially secure, have easier access to loans, pay less in fees, build a financial history and safeguard their money, says the author of this commentary.
-
To counter extremism, focus on causes, not merely symptoms
As the military stands down to self-examine in the wake of an insurgency that threatened democracy, the Defense Department must do more than punish criminal behavior, says the author of this commentary.
-
Book excerpt: ‘Staying Alive: Surviving Abuse, Fighting a War, and Beating Cancer – My First Twenty-Five Years’
In “Staying Alive,” James Curry takes an unflinching look at his life impacted by domestic violence, savage combat, death, homelessness, isolation, betrayal, homophobia and illness, and how these life-altering experiences led him to happiness, success, and ultimately, love.
-
Spider silk research: From bone regeneration to bulletproof vests
A project funded by the Office of Naval Research Global and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research will provide critical knowledge to accelerate the development of silk-based materials far beyond what is currently possible, says the author of this commentary.
-
Transforming Command and Control — A Strategic Imperative for the Warfighter
Ultimately, investing in these efforts today will advance our ability to operate across all domains at speed — accelerating the “kill chain” and preserving our decision advantage.
-
Book excerpt: ‘The Daughters of Kobani’
The extraordinary story of the women who took on the Islamic State and won.
-
Why there should be a director of military spouses at DoD
While there are outside organizations that offer resources and support, military spouses have been shut out of important decisions on family readiness and spouse programs, says the author of this commentary.
-
Wanted: A joint ethics code for the armed forces
The American military needs an explicit moral code, says the author of this commentary.
-
Toxic leadership: The real culprit of military rape culture
Right now there is a perfect case study for the defense secretary to be presented with — the case of a young Marine, Cpl. Thae Ohu.
-
Let’s hope the Pentagon’s new military community and family policy appointee discards the ‘Army goggles’
The mess of paperwork facing spouses at Parent Central Services, and the difficulties of balancing a career with volunteer expectations are just some of the many obstacles the new leader for military community and family policy can address, says the author of this commentary.
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VA program offers veterans access to banking services
When veterans have bank accounts, they are more financially secure, have easier access to loans, pay less in fees, build a financial history and safeguard their money, says the author of this commentary.













