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Op-ed: What Neil Armstrong’s America could’ve been
The film “First Man,” starring Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong, may boost public recognition of Armstrong’s name and career. But his fate after his “giant leap for all mankind” mirrored that of public interest in the moon landings and, broader still, trust in government, which has steadily eroded since the early 1970s.
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Hurricane Michael reminds us why we should love barrier islands
Barrier islands protect about 10 percent of coastlines worldwide. When hurricanes and storms make landfall, these strands absorb much of their force, reducing wave energy and protecting inland areas.
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Should American military bases be named after Confederate officers?
Virginia has three of the 10 military installations named after Confederates. Louisiana and Georgia each have two. Alabama, North Carolina and Texas each have one.
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Do what’s right for our Blue Water Vietnam veterans
“Instead of providing adequate care to our veterans who have fought and suffered for their country, government officials who have the power to provide them with care are needlessly debating a settled issue and placing the onus on veterans to prove that they were harmed. America owes our veterans a debt, and we are failing…
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How modern wars are changing the definition of heroism
Today, the Medal of Honor is bestowed on troops for different reasons than it was in previous generations.
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Commanders must stop boycotting the UCMJ
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ call for commanders to punish illegal conduct using the military justice system is a welcome and needed change to end what has become a boycott of the UCMJ, this writer says.
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Commentary: How Sept. 11 changed America
On this 17th anniversary, an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran reflects on how the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks affected the country.
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Commentary: Feds moving in wrong (and dangerous) direction on military consumer protection
It is not hyperbole to state that financial distress compromises individual and unit combat effectiveness.
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Commentary: McCain was a global leader and a ‘GDHP.’ But is he irreplaceable?
A childhood friend and fellow Navy officer of Sen. John McCain gives a perspective on his legacy as a leader.
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Commentary: Japan, Taiwan must re-evaluate how they’re intercepting Chinese threats
China has been sending ships and aircraft around Taiwan and Japan, and those U.S. allies are intercepting every one. But it’s being done at too high a cost.
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Op-ed: What Neil Armstrong’s America could’ve been
The film “First Man,” starring Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong, may boost public recognition of Armstrong’s name and career. But his fate after his “giant leap for all mankind” mirrored that of public interest in the moon landings and, broader still, trust in government, which has steadily eroded since the early 1970s.
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Hurricane Michael reminds us why we should love barrier islands
Barrier islands protect about 10 percent of coastlines worldwide. When hurricanes and storms make landfall, these strands absorb much of their force, reducing wave energy and protecting inland areas.
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Should American military bases be named after Confederate officers?
Virginia has three of the 10 military installations named after Confederates. Louisiana and Georgia each have two. Alabama, North Carolina and Texas each have one.
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Do what’s right for our Blue Water Vietnam veterans
“Instead of providing adequate care to our veterans who have fought and suffered for their country, government officials who have the power to provide them with care are needlessly debating a settled issue and placing the onus on veterans to prove that they were harmed. America owes our veterans a debt, and we are failing…
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How modern wars are changing the definition of heroism
Today, the Medal of Honor is bestowed on troops for different reasons than it was in previous generations.
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Commanders must stop boycotting the UCMJ
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ call for commanders to punish illegal conduct using the military justice system is a welcome and needed change to end what has become a boycott of the UCMJ, this writer says.
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Commentary: How Sept. 11 changed America
On this 17th anniversary, an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran reflects on how the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks affected the country.
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Commentary: Feds moving in wrong (and dangerous) direction on military consumer protection
It is not hyperbole to state that financial distress compromises individual and unit combat effectiveness.
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Commentary: McCain was a global leader and a ‘GDHP.’ But is he irreplaceable?
A childhood friend and fellow Navy officer of Sen. John McCain gives a perspective on his legacy as a leader.
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Commentary: Japan, Taiwan must re-evaluate how they’re intercepting Chinese threats
China has been sending ships and aircraft around Taiwan and Japan, and those U.S. allies are intercepting every one. But it’s being done at too high a cost.
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Op-ed: What Neil Armstrong’s America could’ve been
The film “First Man,” starring Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong, may boost public recognition of Armstrong’s name and career. But his fate after his “giant leap for all mankind” mirrored that of public interest in the moon landings and, broader still, trust in government, which has steadily eroded since the early 1970s.
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Hurricane Michael reminds us why we should love barrier islands
Barrier islands protect about 10 percent of coastlines worldwide. When hurricanes and storms make landfall, these strands absorb much of their force, reducing wave energy and protecting inland areas.
-
Should American military bases be named after Confederate officers?
Virginia has three of the 10 military installations named after Confederates. Louisiana and Georgia each have two. Alabama, North Carolina and Texas each have one.
-
Do what’s right for our Blue Water Vietnam veterans
“Instead of providing adequate care to our veterans who have fought and suffered for their country, government officials who have the power to provide them with care are needlessly debating a settled issue and placing the onus on veterans to prove that they were harmed. America owes our veterans a debt, and we are failing…
-
How modern wars are changing the definition of heroism
Today, the Medal of Honor is bestowed on troops for different reasons than it was in previous generations.
-
Commanders must stop boycotting the UCMJ
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ call for commanders to punish illegal conduct using the military justice system is a welcome and needed change to end what has become a boycott of the UCMJ, this writer says.
-
Commentary: How Sept. 11 changed America
On this 17th anniversary, an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran reflects on how the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks affected the country.
-
Commentary: Feds moving in wrong (and dangerous) direction on military consumer protection
It is not hyperbole to state that financial distress compromises individual and unit combat effectiveness.
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Commentary: McCain was a global leader and a ‘GDHP.’ But is he irreplaceable?
A childhood friend and fellow Navy officer of Sen. John McCain gives a perspective on his legacy as a leader.
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Commentary: Japan, Taiwan must re-evaluate how they’re intercepting Chinese threats
China has been sending ships and aircraft around Taiwan and Japan, and those U.S. allies are intercepting every one. But it’s being done at too high a cost.
