OpinionTricare fails pregnant service members. Here’s how to fix it."Right of first refusal" waivers should be accessible and available without question to any woman in service, an Air Force major argues.12 hours ago
OpinionTo expand the US Navy’s fleet, we must contractAfter decades of corporate consolidation, the pendulum now swings toward consensus that the U.S. defense-industrial base must once again expand.2 weeks ago
OpinionGet the US Navy’s frigate program back on scheduleFailure to return the FFG-62 to the expected cost and schedule will further erode confidence in Navy acquisition management.
OpinionHow DOD missed its opportunity to counter extremism in the ranksIn this op-ed, the author argues that organized efforts to address extremism in the military should be revitalized.3 weeks ago
OpinionWithout change, US Navy’s future fleet looks too ambitious for industryFor industry to execute the plans in the Future Years Defense Program, major improvements will have to take place.3 weeks ago
V-22 Ospreys will be critical to US operations in Haiti — here’s whyRecent turmoil in Haiti reminds one Marine colonel of just how critical the V-22 Osprey’s capability was in 2010, 2016 and 2021.3 weeks ago
OpinionIt’s time for the VA to stand and deliver care to paralyzed veteransIn this op-ed, Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., a retired Marine lieutenant general, implores the VA to do more for our nation's paralyzed veterans.5 weeks ago
OpinionHow Adm. Elmo ‘Bud’ Zumwalt helped pave the way for women in the NavyThe Navy's top officer writes in this opinion piece that, thanks to the vision of past leaders, Navy women can be anything they want in the fleet.5 weeks ago
OpinionDespite common rhetoric, war with China unlikely in near futureMuch discussion surrounding future wars indicates a conflict with China is right around the corner. The author of this op-ed argues otherwise.5 weeks ago
OpinionFast food or the military? Recruiting solutions overlook the obvious.In this opinion piece, the author argues that services have been overlooking an obvious solution to the recruiting crisis: Increasing junior enlisted pay.6 weeks ago
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.7 weeks 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.7 weeks ago
OpinionRearming US Navy ships at sea is no longer an option, but a necessityFortunately, rearming VLS cells at sea is not an impossible engineering problem.8 weeks ago
OpinionOur sailors deserve good leadersRetired Navy Capt. John Cordle argues that Big Navy needs to do better when it comes to vetting those it taps for command.8 weeks 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.2 months ago
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.3 months 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.3 months 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.3 months ago
OpinionRepair deployed ships in theater to optimize combat powerVast ocean distances that take weeks to traverse make the ability to regenerate forces quickly a critical enabler for mission success.4 months ago