Opinion

Four lessons on sea denial from the Black and Red seas

Winning and losing are fluid characterizations in combat, yet learning should be a constant, writes the assistant commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Are we sure China views sea power the same way the West does?

The problem with mirroring is that it catalyzes policies aimed at eliciting certain behaviors on the assumption that two actors think alike.

Opinion

The post-9/11 generation’s path to post-traumatic growth

Veterans who embody the ethos of post-traumatic growth push back against the narrative of the “broken” vet. I urge you to join them.

Opinion

Why sleep remains a nationwide challenge amplified for post-9/11 vets

In this op-ed, the author discusses how PTSD, TBI, and other challenges veterans encounter highlight the critical role sleep plays in overall wellness.

Opinion

For F-35, Congress must heed history

America stands at a crossroads with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, retired Air Force Gen. Philip Breedlove argues.

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Military supplement users: Beware of tigers masquerading as dogs

With high rates of supplement use among troops, the authors of this op-ed present measures to ensure service members know what ingredients are safe.

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In platform design and construction, the best surprise is no surprise

The case of the ubiquitous Boeing 737 airliner can provide a useful guide to ensure ships are scalable, affordable and relevant.

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Improving how service members build wealth

With the prospect of a hefty raise for junior enlisted ahead, the author of this op-ed shares ways troops can improve long-term financial security.

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The power of relationships and partnerships forged by special ops

The history of special operations in the U.S. is replete with examples that demonstrate how vital this can be.

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Time is running out to recognize, compensate aging atomic veterans

The VA’s failure to provide timely benefits makes RECA a critical lifeline for many veterans, Keith Kiefer argues in an op-ed.

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With Chinese warships anchoring in Cambodia, the US needs to respond

It’s past time for Washington to jettison its ad hoc, absent-minded approach toward Beijing’s basing pursuits, opinion writers argue.

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Tricare 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.

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To expand the US Navy’s fleet, we must contract

After decades of corporate consolidation, the pendulum now swings toward consensus that the U.S. defense-industrial base must once again expand.

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Get the US Navy’s frigate program back on schedule

Failure to return the FFG-62 to the expected cost and schedule will further erode confidence in Navy acquisition management.

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How DOD missed its opportunity to counter extremism in the ranks

In this op-ed, the author argues that organized efforts to address extremism in the military should be revitalized.

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Without change, US Navy’s future fleet looks too ambitious for industry

For industry to execute the plans in the Future Years Defense Program, major improvements will have to take place.