OpinionHow addressing waivers and eligibility can fix the recruiting crisisThere are many factors that contribute to the recruiting crisis facing the military, but at least one of them is within the Pentagon's power to fix.5 days ago
OpinionI commanded a Marine V-22 squadron. Here’s what I learnedThe Osprey made the entire mission during a Islamic State in Libya deployment possible, this retired lieutenant colonel writes.6 days ago
OpinionIs the United States overestimating China’s power?It is time to right-size the American understanding of China’s comprehensive power, writes Dan Murphy of the Harvard Kennedy School.
OpinionDepartment of the Air Force needs more resources for successful reorgNo organizational plan, no matter how competent its design, can make up for shortfalls without additional resources.5 weeks ago
OpinionWhen admirals obstruct justiceRegaining trust and respect after a military scandal requires accountability at the highest levels of leadership, our guest opinion writer argues.8 weeks ago
OpinionA lack of sleep is breaking the US military From the very start, unspoken principles are ingrained in service members. One such principle is that "sleep is a crutch."3 months ago
OpinionCommunication of intent and the importance of language to deterrenceThe Biden administration’s rhetoric may be critical to deter not only escalation, but to stop persistent attacks in the Middle East.3 months ago
OpinionUS troops can declare victory in 3M class action lawsuitWhile the settlement can never restore the hearing loss suffered by the plaintiffs, it is a victory for the veterans who had the tenacity to file the suit.3 months ago
OpinionWhy American business should be military readyBusinesses are grappling with the issue of underemployment and the retention of our nation's heroes. We can address this today.3 months ago
OpinionWhat states can do to help veterans experiencing homelessnessIn the United States, a critical yet often overlooked area of public investment is transitional housing for veterans.3 months ago
OpinionThe Pentagon’s new opportunity to boost readiness among female troopsThe White House initiative on Women’s Health Research provides an opportunity to improve health and performance outcomes for women in the military.4 months ago
OpinionA government shutdown would hurt military familiesCongress must safeguard military pay in the event of a shutdown, including for members of the Coast Guard.4 months ago
OpinionHow an Army officer inspired Giants to greatest-ever Super Bowl upsetIn this excerpt from “Finding Waypoints,” retired Army Col. Greg Gadson remembers his motivational locker room speeches to the New York Giants.5 months ago
OpinionRestrictive abortion laws threaten our national securityLaws that restrict abortion access within the U.S. could impact military recruiting and retention.5 months ago
OpinionCan poetry prevent veteran suicide?Over 30,000 service members and veterans of the post-9/11 wars have died by suicide.5 months ago
OpinionA father reflects on the death of his son during the 2017 Niger ambushFour U.S. soldiers were killed in an ambush in Niger in October 2017. Their deaths shattered families.5 months ago
OpinionThe demographic and fiscal time bombs ticking inside the PentagonThe lack of 18-year-olds to serve and our country’s towering fiscal deficits will endanger our national security in the near term.6 months ago
OpinionTo stay competitive, US military complex must hurdle ‘Valley of Death’The U.S. is in its decisive decade for competition with China, and technology is the primary arena for the rivalry.6 months ago
OpinionMilitary superiority demands artificial intelligence proficiencyOvercoming negative narratives can be hard, especially as it applies to artificial intelligence.6 months ago