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.
OpinionWhat it takes to reconstitute the Navy and win the new Cold WarOur guest opinion writer argues that the Navy should look to former Navy Secretary William Middendorf II when seeking to correct today's sea service.5 weeks ago
OpinionWant an interchangeable naval force? Expand foreign exchanges.Refocusing exchange programs through the lens of potential military conflict can accelerate the benefits of collaboration.6 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.7 weeks ago
Del Toro’s case for funding the US Navy and Marine CorpsAs perilous as the state of affairs may seem, things might soon get dramatically and demonstrably worse with sequestration, the Navy secretary argues.3 months 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
Tradition at the end of Army-Navy game shows sportsmanship, unityAt games' end, each school pauses to sing their alma mater, the winning team goes last.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
OpinionWhat are the takeaways from Ukraine’s fight in the Black Sea?Today’s struggles in the Black Sea may herald a changing face of naval warfare, in which large warships are increasingly vulnerable.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