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Veterans of US atomic age deserve compensation
Many veterans of U.S. nuclear tests suffered their own illnesses and ailments.
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Commentary
Fighting falsehoods: Veterans coalition aims to battle extremism with truth
We are part of a new national coalition called We the Veterans committed to harnessing the strengths of the veteran community and our military families to crowd out the appeal and impact of violent extremism and polarizing misinformation.
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A eulogy for Operation Warp Speed
It’s a little-known fact that Operation Warp Speed was launched by a military man.
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Military families share the sacrifice of service
Military Family Appreciation Month is a time to reflect on the lives that many families dedicate in service to our country.
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It’s time to honor all veterans by finally passing federal protections for transgender Americans
For transgender Americans, being out and visible as our authentic selves can be liberating and empowering.
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A red line in Central America
In order for China to achieve its goal of global hegemony, it must increase the cost to the United States of countering China.
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An American hellscape: Afghan evacuations take toll on veterans, volunteers
I am inundated daily with calls for help from dozens of other families desperate for rescue, writes the author of this commentary.
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Working with innovators will help bolster America’s tech edge
The security of our nation depends on our ability to maintain a flourishing tech industry here at home, writes the author of this commentary.
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Sacrifice beyond the call of duty
Our military must eliminate barriers to open service for transgender personnel and their families, wrote the executive director of PFLAG National.
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Book excerpt: ‘Gaza Conflict 2021′ dives into ‘war between wars’
Researcher Jonathan Schanzer investigates the 2021 war between Israel and Hamas.
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The Spouse Angle Podcast: More Birth Support on the Way for Military Moms
The Spouse Angle is a podcast breaking down the news for military spouses and their families.
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The challenge of extremism in the military is not going away without a new perspective
Researchers at the International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism identified reasons why violent extremists recruit active duty and former military to join their groups.
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How the family of the ‘3212’ soldier who fell in Niger grappled with false and misleading information
ABC News investigative reporter James Gordon Meek describes how the family of a fallen soldier struggled with false and misleading information about the investigation into their loved one’s death.
The Spouse Angle Podcast: The Transition from Active Duty to Military Spouse
The Spouse Angle is a podcast breaking down the news for military spouses and their families.
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Empowering military families through family-building choices
Medical consequences arise when patients cannot afford access to safe family-building options.
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Excerpt: ‘Reign of Terror’ examines the War on Terror and its impact on America
The overwhelming majority of Americans experienced the 9/11 era as a media event.
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Excerpt: ‘Steinstuecken’ tells the story of a free village in divided Berlin
The people of Steinstuecken, and the American soldiers and diplomats who protect them, were determined to keep this village, a “little pocket of freedom” in Communist territory, free.
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Congress has a chance to deliver for vets this Veterans Day
Building a Global War on Terror Memorial now means it will be standing for our veterans and Gold Star families during their lifetimes.
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Some veterans struggling following Afghan collapse
While I returned home in July 2020, Afghanistan did not leave me.
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The Biden administration cannot let our military be a training ground for extremists
This is a threat that demands decisive action, from the executive branch and from Congress.
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Discharge upgrades for PTSD: Fulfilling Lincoln’s promise to care for all who have borne the battle
We must care for all who borne the battle.
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Rejoining civilian life is hard, but employers can help make it easier
Some veterans have never needed to search for a job or create a resume.
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A Veterans Day letter to President Joe Biden
Our political and military leaders on both sides of the aisle have allowed our veterans to bear the cost of their institutional responsibility.
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Making a ‘warrior call’ to help overcome isolation, mitigate suicide
The first National Warrior Call Day is on Nov. 21.
The Spouse Angle Podcast: Fighting the Military’s Hunger Problem
Advocates discuss what a Basic Needs Allowance could mean for the military’s neediest families.
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Climate change poses great risk for Florida’s military bases
The United States has ignored climate change and its impacts on outdated, inadequate infrastructure for far too long.
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