OpinionThe military is a hammer, and not all problems are nailsVocal lobbies in the Washington foreign policy scene are heavily invested in applying U.S. military power to problems that aren't military in nature.2 days ago
OpinionTrump 2.0 and the fracture of US cyber powerIn this op-ed, a research analyst argues Trump's push to split America's "dual-hatted" cyber operations leadership would be a significant misstep.3 days ago
OpinionAs a Coast Guard harassment survivor, I support Admiral Fagan’s firingIn this op-ed, a Coast Guard veteran praises President Trump's recent firing of Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan over Operation Fouled Anchor.
OpinionHegseth’s track record falls short of military standards: Dem senatorsIn this op-ed, Sens. Kelly and Duckworth argue Pete Hegseth falls short of the standards expected of those he would oversee as defense secretary.3 weeks ago
OpinionChairman Bost: America’s veterans have earned Doug CollinsIn this op-ed, Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) discusses how the character and servant leadership of the VA secretary nominee is exactly what veterans need.3 weeks ago
OpinionUkraine is determined, but tired"Left unsaid was that the West could risk resentment if it pressed Ukraine into a negotiation likely to fail," writes RAND analyst William Courtney.3 weeks ago
OpinionHow the Air Force can move from storming to norming hair standardsIn this opinion piece, two Air Force officers examine why the service's women's hair policy remains contentious and how leaders can address it.5 weeks ago
OpinionHow ‘Merry Christmas’ and ‘Happy Holidays’ reflect US military valuesIn this op-ed, an Army chaplain discusses how the military's commitment to religious freedom demonstrates the principles troops are sworn to defend.6 weeks ago
OpinionAmerica must ‘honor the contract’ on veterans’ benefitsIn this opinion piece, Al Lipphardt of VFW responds to a recent Economist article that labeled veterans' benefits as "absurdly generous."6 weeks ago
OpinionMake Putin an offer he can’t refuseSince Ukraine controls part of Kursk, it is in a position to barter over the details, argue analysts Alexander Vershbow and Hans Binnendijk.7 weeks ago
OpinionNo runways, no sorties: Chinese missiles threaten US airpower plansAmerican warplanes could be kept from joining the fray of a conflict with China for days or weeks, analysts have concluded.7 weeks ago
OpinionThe next defense reform must fully bring the US tech sector on board"We are wasting the talents of America’s world-class tech sector," argue issue experts Ellen Lord and Tyler Sweatt.7 weeks ago
OpinionNaval Academy ruling shows military strength depends on diversityIn this opinion piece, ACLU Senior Staff Attorney Leah Watson argues the U.S. Naval Academy should be allowed to consider race in its admissions.7 weeks ago
OpinionWhy sports metaphors fall short in Army leadershipIn this op-ed, a West Point cadet argues the Army relies on sports metaphors to oversimplify complex ideas.8 weeks ago
OpinionUkraine blinds Russian target seekers with drone-on-drone combatUkrainian forces have found success in downing Russian spy drones with cheap, first-person-view drones, analyst Federico Borsari finds.8 weeks ago
OpinionNational Guard troops deserve equal GI Bill eligibilityIt's time for the next administration to expand GI Bill eligibility for National Guard troops, Daniel Elkins argues in this op-ed.2 months ago
OpinionWhy the military’s approach to its suicide epidemic is failingIn this opinion piece, the chairman of Boulder Crest Foundation argues that current military suicide prevention efforts are falling short.2 months ago
OpinionMilitary kids deserve to stay on their parents’ Tricare plan until 26In this opinion piece, a Virginia lawmaker argues for extending Tricare coverage for dependents until they hit 26, as it is in the civilian world.3 months ago
OpinionDocument the stories of the ‘Greatest Generation’ before it’s too lateIn this Veterans Day op-ed, a military history filmmaker implores Americans to document the stories of World War II veterans while they're still alive.3 months ago