House Democrats Showed You They Don't Care About Our Veterans Our nation's veterans have selflessly served and sacrificed for our country.
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 Perils of Adding US Forces in the Middle East The United States must carefully consider its options before taking action that could prove disastrous.
It's Time to Bring Back Science-Based Physical Education Older generations always talk about how younger people aren't ready for the challenges of adulthood.
We Need a Limited Military Draft Instead of an "either an all-volunteer force or a fully conscripted force" model, I propose a both-and solution.
Inconvenient Truths for the Next War You would think that Congress, national security policymakers, and generals and admirals would have learned by now.
Stereotypes of Service Damage Democracy The social wedge between America and its military is growing.
What the DoD Can Learn from Alleged Jack Teixeira Classified Document Leaks "It's often easier and reassuring to blame a flawed individual, but addressing institutional and systemic failings can...
You Cannot Go Back, and It Never Really Gets Better. Sometimes the Truth Is Cruel. Cheyenne Smith’s father died in December 2013 during a tour in Afghanistan when she was 14 years old.
The Games the Marine Corps Plays "Essentially, the Corps has walked away from its traditional role as the nation's worldwide "911" force to concentrate on an...
The Email Chain Heard 'Round the Corps: Top Enlisted Leader Makes Surprise Visit to Corporal's Graduation Cpl. Andrew Hundley never expected fame, but after becoming a Marine Corps sensation overnight, he wields it with humility...
Retired Rear Admiral Who Served Under Trump Warns of Plans to Politicize Military Justice System Retired Rear Adm. Jim McPherson warned that the Trump administration and leaders in the Pentagon have politicized the...
Pentagon Proposes Ending 14 Advisory Panels, Including Historic Committee Focused on Women in the Services As part of a review to determine whether the boards provide value and contribute to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's vision...
Army Faces Backlash over Plan to Divert Barracks Funds to Border Mission The decision, reported last week by Military.com, would gut a key portion of the Army's Facilities Sustainment, Restoration...
US Soldier Gets 23 Years for Killing His Pregnant Wife with a Machete And Dumping Her in the Trash Pfc. Dewayne Johnson II pleaded guilty earlier in the week to voluntary manslaughter, obstruction of justice and providing...