Opinion
It’s time for a reckoning at Defense Health Agency over Tricare
Without accountability in Tricare management, the failed contract transition will continue to unravel benefits, the author of this op-ed argues.
Opinion
Tuberville’s proposal for academy athletes to go pro undermines duty
Academy athletes should not be allowed to defer their service commitments to play pro sports, the author of this op-ed argues.
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.
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.
Opinion
Tiltrotor will bring the Army off the bench in the Indo-Pacific
The author of this op-ed argues the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft gives the Army a quantum leap in capability necessary to win a war in the Pacific.
Opinion
America needs military lawyers willing to uphold its principles
The authors of this op-ed argue the U.S. military is only at its best when lethality works in concert with its longstanding compliance of wartime laws.
Opinion
Ending military diversity efforts will cost us talent and readiness
In this op-ed, an active-duty service member argues the Trump administration’s crackdown on DEI in the military will undermine readiness.
Opinion
This program equipped the US military to take down drug traffickers
This commentary's author discusses how current debates about the military's role in stifling cartels bring to mind lesser-known stories from Afghanistan.
Opinion
Don’t pull the plug on US military installations
Renewable energy is a politically volatile topic, but U.S. military leaders should not categorically dismiss the benefits.
Opinion
Trump 2.0 and the fracture of US cyber power
In this op-ed, a research analyst argues Trump's push to split America's "dual-hatted" cyber operations leadership would be a significant misstep.
Opinion
As a Coast Guard harassment survivor, I support Admiral Fagan’s firing
In this op-ed, a Coast Guard veteran praises President Trump's recent firing of Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan over Operation Fouled Anchor.
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 ‘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
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.
