I Was Thrown Out of the Army Under the Old Standards Because I Was Too Fit. The New Standards Are a Step Forward. I was under threat of separation for being too fat, or rather, for being too muscular, because the tape test that was in use...
The Shame of Liberty: How the Lazy, Safe Renaming of Fort Bragg Wasted an Opportunity The renaming of Fort Bragg, mandated by Congress and formalized in a ceremony in June, was an opportunity to remind not only...
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...
Troop Pay Safe After Congress Approves Extension of Government Funding Troop pay is no longer in jeopardy after Congress approved legislation to keep the government funded through mid-March and...
They Fought in Iraq’s Bloodiest Battle. Will Their Kids Be the Next Generation of Marines? No matter the profession, parents and children in both civilian and military families must navigate delicate decisions about...
14.5% Junior Enlisted Pay Raise, Restriction on Care for Transgender Military Kids Headed to Biden's Desk The 4.5% raise will be added to all service members' paychecks at the beginning of January, while the remaining 10% extra for...
Army Set to Debut Master Combat Badges in Spring, Memo Says The Army is set to begin awarding Master Combat Badges, which will combine expert and traditional combat badges, next spring...
Police Say Marine Charged with Escort's Murder Googled Whether It's Possible to Scream While Being Strangled In what a local official called a "chilling" case, an active-duty Marine stationed in Florida was arrested and charged with...