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A letter to the next US president: Here’s how you can fix our military
It’s hard to imagine the NFL only picking players based on subjective recommendations. So why does the military?
By Stuart Scheller
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The making of Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller
Part 1: What you didn't know about the "accountability" Marine.
Viral Marine who criticized Afghanistan withdrawal charged with 6 violations
He has been referred to a special court-martial.
By Philip Athey
The Corps is locking up truth-telling Marines in an unjustly reckless system
"When anyone demands answerability of senior leaders, the institutions are quick to eliminate the threat of real transparency and accountability. Why is that?"
By Kerri Jeter
Marine who demanded ‘accountability’ on social media to be released from the brig
Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller was released from the brig Tuesday after striking a deal with the commanding general overseeing his case.
By Philip Athey
Fired Marine’s question about leader accountability should not be dismissed
But let’s not conflate Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller's story with the questions that he asked, which were not unreasonable, this retired Marine colonel writes.
By Andrew Milburn
Pentagon shakeup means more civilian oversight for special operations
A more empowered assistant defense secretary now has a direct line to the SECDEF to talk special operations.
Naval Community College takes shape without bricks, mortar or its most prominent champion
Eight months ago, the ex-Navy Secretary began revamping how the service educates sailors and Marines throughout the ranks.
Afghanistan peace negotiations may be dead, but the war’s still very much alive
If the U.S. draws down troops in Afghanistan, what risks await a smaller contingent of forces?
Target: Makin Island
On Aug. 17, 1942, daring Marine Raiders stormed Makin Island. But far worse fighting faced soldiers, sailors and Coast Guardsmen when American forces returned in late 1943.
By William B. Allmon, World War II Magazine
Florida program puts commandos back in uniform and out on the streets as law enforcement officers
Florida transition program puts SOFs on the streets and back in uniform.
By Kristine Froeba
Park honors Union admiral, a first for this southern city
When Virginia seceded from the Union, his loyalty to the United States led him to flee north and continue to serve with the Union Navy — a "betrayal" that residents of this southern city didn't forget.
By Ryan Murphy, The Virginian-Pilot