Commentary

Opinions on war, Pentagon policy, pay and benefits, deployments, uniforms, weapons and more.

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."

2 days 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.

8 days ago

Commentary

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.

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.

3 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.

4 weeks 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.

5 weeks ago

Fighting to get to the fight

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

5 weeks 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.

5 weeks 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.

6 weeks ago

The DoD’s cyber force must partner with industry to compete at the speed of relevance

While cyber is essential to many areas of DoD operations, it is not its main function.

6 weeks ago

How military ‘Spouses of the Year’ are championing change

Two Military Spouse of the Year winners talk about acceptance, belonging, and advocating for change on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.

6 weeks ago

Meet the moms behind the Army’s new parenthood policies

Meet two soldier moms who discuss the sweeping changes benefiting new parents and others on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.

7 weeks ago

Diversity and inclusion are critical to future military readiness

The Defense Department’s greatest strength is its people.

7 weeks ago

‘I Married the War’: Wives of combat veterans speak out

A new documentary highlights military and veteran spouses’ experiences with caregiving, vicarious trauma, dramatic life changes and loving someone with PTSD.

8 weeks ago

Comedian Ashley Gutermuth laughs through military life

Meet the military spouse comedian who caught the eye of Jerry Seinfeld on this week’s episode of The Spouse Angle Podcast.

2 months ago

Fossil fuels are the Achilles’ heel of warfare. Just ask Russia.

Fossil fuels aren’t just a vulnerability on the battlefield; they’re also a strategic straitjacket.

2 months ago

‘Military Child of the Year’ winners talk sacrifice and resilience

Two teenagers share their experiences growing up in military homes and what they’ve sacrificed to support their parents’ careers on The Spouse Angle podcast.

2 months ago

Still serving: VA spearheading VetServe 2022 as part of National Volunteer Week

As part of National Volunteer Week, the Department of Veterans Affairs is spearheading a new initiative: VetServe 2022.

3 months ago

Reducing military and veteran suicide with a push for gun safety

On this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast, the Department of Defense is ramping up its suicide prevention efforts with a focus on gun safety.

3 months ago

How we can protect America’s veterans from predatory benefits claims practices

America’s post-9/11 wounded veterans are facing significant financial challenges.

3 months ago

Why many military families are struggling to have kids

Two military spouses who have dealt with fertility issues share their stories on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.

3 months ago

The US military should be prepared for a humanitarian assistance role in the Ukraine crisis

Since the start of the Russian invasion on February 24, more than 4.1 million people have fled Ukraine.

3 months ago

Military family members, retirees are being priced out of mental health care

Copayments for mental health care visits more than doubled for TRICARE users from 2017 to 2018.

3 months ago

From Army life to astronaut’s wife

Author and military spouse Stacey Morgan shares the story of her husband's journey to space and how it changed her life on Earth on The Spouse Angle podcast.

3 months ago

An Afghan boy saved lives helping American soldiers. It could have cost him his.

We began to hope that Bashir was the first of many young Afghans to see the benefits of supporting the coalition and the Afghan government by extension.

3 months ago

Honor Madeleine Albright by fighting to preserve democracy

Madeleine Albright was the first woman to hold the position of U.S. Secretary of State.

3 months ago

The Department of Veterans Affairs building is seen in Washington on July 22, 2019.

An opportunity to build a health care network for today’s veterans — and tomorrow’s

A recent report recommended a nearly $2 trillion infrastructure overhaul for the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system.

3 months ago

Will the ghost of Korematsu haunt the Supreme Court?

The U.S. Supreme Court slightly narrowed an injunction protecting 35 Navy SEALs from the Department of Defense’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate. The author of this commentary argues its deference to the military is misplaced.

3 months ago