Gen. Berger Knew What He Was Doing with His Transformation of the Marine Corps I was taught and always believed that you do not openly criticize the man in the seat because his job is hard enough already.
Braithwaite: Recognizing Gen. David Berger's Faithful Career to the Corps My father, a real-life "Saving Private Ryan" veteran (first wave, third landing craft to touch the sand at Normandy), taught...
How the Strong Commandant System Caught Up with the Marine Corps A strong commandant system works, but only if the person selected is wise, not delusional.
The Man Who Started to Transform the Marine Corps Leaves with 'No Regrets at All' The Marine Corps' top officer -- the man who has overseen a sweeping and much-debated transformation of the branch -- is...
Can Congress Save the Marine Corps from Itself? In a recent speech to the Marine Corps Association, Gen. David Berger congratulated his Marines on having an open and honest...
Marine Commandant Wants 'Honest, Open Critique' of Afghanistan Withdrawal Berger specifically noted that the surprising speed of the Taliban's takeover of the country should be examined.
Top Leaders Again Reject Claims that Military Is Becoming Too 'Woke' The service chiefs pushed back on the assertion that the armed services are "more concerned about social issues than...
Range of Punishments 'On the Table' for Marine Leaders After Fatal AAV Accident Berger said when he read the findings of the first probe, "it was pretty clear to me we needed to do a follow-on...
The Marine Corps Is Known as a Force of Young Warriors. That's About to Change Small units -- including infantry squads -- need to be led by a staff sergeant, Commandant Gen. David Berger wrote in an...
Congress to Call Marine Commandant to Testify on Safety Lapses After Series of Fatal Accidents Lawmakers have pressed military leaders on the frequency of training accidents in the past, including just last month.
'He's Going to Have to Explain It': Surprise Defense Secretary Pick's History Takes Center Stage Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's surprise pick to be the next defense secretary, has an extensive history of...
'It Could Be Very Hard to Do Our Job': Top Military Officers Brace for Trump's Potential Loyalty Review Boards The Wall Street Journal reported on a draft executive order that is under consideration by the Trump transition team that...
2 Navy Destroyers Attacked by Barrage of Houthi Drones, Missiles Off Yemen Coast The attack on the ships was the latest in months of violence in the region by the Yemen rebels, who are backed by Iran and...
What to Know About Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's Pick to Be Director of National Intelligence Gabbard is a veteran who served for more than two decades but doesn't have the typical intelligence experience of past...
Trump Won. Here's What That Could Mean for the Military. Trump's election victory means he will have the opportunity to enact plans to use the military against what he calls domestic...