Opinion

3M’s heartless approach toward Purple Heart recipients

3M sold its Combat Arms earplugs to every branch of the armed forces, but design defects may have caused hearing loss for service members.

2 days ago

Campaigning at the top of the world: The Arctic and homeland defense

It is becoming increasingly apparent that competitors, such as Russia and China, desire to influence international norms and alter the behaviors of allies, partners and Arctic-focused countries for the benefit of these competitor nations.

3 days ago

Commentary

Camp Lejeune’s toxic water killed my daughter. This new law finally allows affected families to take legal action

Janey, the only one of the author's four children conceived at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, died of leukemia at age 9.

How does use of ‘ninja missile’ change counterterrorism?

Drone strikes have also been relatively effective at limiting collateral damage compared to other strike options—reducing deaths among both civilians on the ground as well as U.S. servicemembers who might otherwise take part in a ground raid. Needless to say, a more precise missile will only serve to keep lowering civilian casualties.

3 days ago

Debunking the myth that long range fires can replace Marine cannon artillery

Replacing cannon artillery with rockets risks the lives of Marines and success of close operations, these retired Marines say.

5 days ago

The Marine Corps’ new plan will not beat China in a fight for Taiwan

Information obtained from open-source literature reveals examples of how the new EABO doctrine is destined to fail, this Marine veteran claims.

9 days ago

Send in the Marines? Reconsider Force Design 2030 beforehand

Force Design 2030 is a flawed operational concept in that it is narrowly focuses on fighting a specific type of engagement in a specific region, but more importantly in that it changes the very reason the Marine Corps has existed for over 246 years.

9 days ago

Why some families aren’t recommending military service

The president of the Military Family Advisory Network shares why fewer military and veteran family members may be recommending military life to others on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.

2 weeks ago

VA reforms must not limit options for veterans

Veterans Affairs reforms should be done in a way that does not limit the choices available to veterans who may need help navigating the benefits process.

3 weeks ago

Expand Tricare for veterans living in US territories

Extending equitable access to TRICARE Prime could help retirees living in U.S. territories.

3 weeks ago

The problem with retaining only 5 (or possibly 7) active Marine Corps cannon artillery batteries

Most Marines in combat will soon be fighting "without close, continuous and accurate fire support," this retired Marine argues.

4 weeks ago

Our ground forces deserve a strong aerial refueling capability

Winning a war on the ground is about far more than soldiers, tanks, artillery and rifles.

4 weeks ago

How inflation is impacting military families

Military Times reporter Karen Jowers breaks down how families are being affected and how they can get help on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.

4 weeks ago

Gutting cannon artillery in the Marine Corps’ new fighting plan is a huge mistake

Cannon artillery is "the only all-weather, immediately on call and sustainable fire support available to maneuver forces in 'every clime and place.'"

5 weeks ago

Behind the scenes of ‘Moving With the Military’ with Maria Reed

Army spouse Maria Reed, creator of “Moving With the Military,” shares her passion for the home makeover TV show and the story of her inspirational work with military families on this episode of The Spouse Angle.

5 weeks ago

How volunteers can help defeat great powers

"It was clear from the onset and confirmed throughout our visit that volunteers played a critical role in the defense of Kyiv, yet their role has not been systematically studied."

6 weeks ago

Wives of fighter pilots on what ‘Top Gun’ gets right — and wrong

Four wives of fighter pilots dish the details you don’t see in the Hollywood films on this episode of The Spouse Angle.

6 weeks ago

Historic bill will help military burn pit victims, families

A military widow and a veterans advocate explain why this legislation matters for families currently serving on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.

7 weeks ago

Marine Corps artillery ― it isn’t too late to salvage it

Armor, engineering and other required assets may be forever lost, but it is not too late for an artillery course correction, this retired Marine lieutenant general writes.

7 weeks ago

How military spouses are helping Ukrainian refugees

Two Army spouses share the story of their community coming together to make a big impact on this episode of The Spouse Angle.

8 weeks ago

Breaking down gaps in military child care

Two military moms and researchers break down a new military child care analysis and share their own experiences with the system on this episode of The Spouse Angle.

2 months ago

Making your PCS move a little less stressful

An Army spouse shares her story of launching her Stressless PCS Kit and tips for military families on the move in this episode of The Spouse Angle Podcast.

2 months ago

The Marine Corps’ debate with its generals is amusing, but dangerous

Stuart Scheller has a different answer for the current fight over the direction of the Corps.

2 months ago

Fighting to get to the fight

Maintaining America’s critical infrastructure is vital in protecting the homeland from global competitors.

2 months ago

Memorial Day: Honor the fallen by caring for those they leave behind

We must honor our promises to the fallen and never forget their families who sacrificed so much.

3 months ago

On a peaceful Memorial Day, remember to honor the costs of war

This is the first Memorial Day in 20 years when our country is not at war. For Gold Star families, it will be especially poignant.

3 months ago

Whose Marine Corps? Why a Force Design battle is losing sight of the basics

The Marine Corps belongs to all Marines past and present, retired Gen. Charles C. Krulak writes.

3 months ago

Can we honor deaths by suicide on Memorial Day?

Families of veterans who died by suicide likely may wonder if we’re guilty of “stolen valor” when openly honoring them on Memorial Day.

3 months ago

Editorials, guest commentaries, Medals and Misfires. Active-duty, reserve, Guard, veterans, Capitol Hill and the Pentagon.

3M sold its Combat Arms earplugs to every branch of the armed forces, but design defects may have caused hearing loss for service members.

It is becoming increasingly apparent that competitors, such as Russia and China, desire to influence international norms and alter the behaviors of allies, partners and Arctic-focused countries for the benefit of these competitor nations.

Janey, the only one of the author's four children conceived at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, died of leukemia at age 9.

Replacing cannon artillery with rockets risks the lives of Marines and success of close operations, these retired Marines say.

Information obtained from open-source literature reveals examples of how the new EABO doctrine is destined to fail, this Marine veteran claims.

Force Design 2030 is a flawed operational concept in that it is narrowly focuses on fighting a specific type of engagement in a specific region, but more importantly in that it changes the very reason the Marine Corps has existed for over 246 years.

The president of the Military Family Advisory Network shares why fewer military and veteran family members may be recommending military life to others on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.

Veterans Affairs reforms should be done in a way that does not limit the choices available to veterans who may need help navigating the benefits process.

Extending equitable access to TRICARE Prime could help retirees living in U.S. territories.

Most Marines in combat will soon be fighting "without close, continuous and accurate fire support," this retired Marine argues.

Winning a war on the ground is about far more than soldiers, tanks, artillery and rifles.

Military Times reporter Karen Jowers breaks down how families are being affected and how they can get help on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.

Cannon artillery is "the only all-weather, immediately on call and sustainable fire support available to maneuver forces in 'every clime and place.'"

Army spouse Maria Reed, creator of “Moving With the Military,” shares her passion for the home makeover TV show and the story of her inspirational work with military families on this episode of The Spouse Angle.

"It was clear from the onset and confirmed throughout our visit that volunteers played a critical role in the defense of Kyiv, yet their role has not been systematically studied."

Four wives of fighter pilots dish the details you don’t see in the Hollywood films on this episode of The Spouse Angle.

A military widow and a veterans advocate explain why this legislation matters for families currently serving on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.

Armor, engineering and other required assets may be forever lost, but it is not too late for an artillery course correction, this retired Marine lieutenant general writes.

Two Army spouses share the story of their community coming together to make a big impact on this episode of The Spouse Angle.

Two military moms and researchers break down a new military child care analysis and share their own experiences with the system on this episode of The Spouse Angle.

An Army spouse shares her story of launching her Stressless PCS Kit and tips for military families on the move in this episode of The Spouse Angle Podcast.

Stuart Scheller has a different answer for the current fight over the direction of the Corps.

Maintaining America’s critical infrastructure is vital in protecting the homeland from global competitors.

We must honor our promises to the fallen and never forget their families who sacrificed so much.

This is the first Memorial Day in 20 years when our country is not at war. For Gold Star families, it will be especially poignant.

The Marine Corps belongs to all Marines past and present, retired Gen. Charles C. Krulak writes.

Families of veterans who died by suicide likely may wonder if we’re guilty of “stolen valor” when openly honoring them on Memorial Day.