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Report details likely motive in 2018 California bar shooting by Marine veteran

An investigative report on a 2018 mass shooting at a Southern California bar found the likely motive of the military veteran who carried out the attack was disdain for civilians and especially college students.

4 years ago

The dome of the U.S. Capitol building is seen behind a row of U.S. flags on April 10, 2020, in Washington.

How Republicans might accept a smaller defense budget

Republican Rep. Ken Calvert is willing to meet Democratic lawmakers partway in their reported plans to trim the defense budget: cut back on civilian employees, not equipment and modernization.

4 years ago

What the transformation of the Marine Corps can learn from Israel

With Force Design 2030, Commandant Berger has set in motion a complete transformation of the Marine Corps. Ultimately, this will lead the Marines to be a better fighting force.

By Lt. Gen. John Toolan Jr. (retired)

5 years ago

President Trump has been a champion for America’s veteran community

The president championed significant health care reforms and veterans' choice, says the author of this commentary.

By Darin Selnick

5 years ago

How the United States can ensure American weapons aren’t used for human rights abuses

The United States must ensure that arms sold to its allies aren't used to enable abuses or significant humanitarian harm, says the author of this commentary.

By Shannon Dick

6 years ago

Marines must ‘be comfortable discussing life’s struggles’ commandant says to Corps’ 10-year-high suicide rate

A total of 77 Marines ― 58 active-duty Marines and 19 reservists ― died by suicide in 2018, Marine Corps Manpower and Reserve Affairs said Thursday.

By Philip Athey

6 years ago