Commentary

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.

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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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Unleash the Space Force

Numbers outlining China's military space prowess are understandably alarming, but they don’t tell the whole story, Todd Harrison argues in an op-ed.

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Mental health professionals overlooked in Air Force’s resilience push

A lieutenant colonel argues that in trying to make troops more resilient, Air Force leaders have overlooked the well-being of the mental health workforce.

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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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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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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.

V-22 Ospreys will be critical to US operations in Haiti — here’s why

Recent turmoil in Haiti reminds one Marine colonel of just how critical the V-22 Osprey’s capability was in 2010, 2016 and 2021.

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It’s time for the VA to stand and deliver care to paralyzed veterans

In this op-ed, Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., a retired Marine lieutenant general, implores the VA to do more for our nation's paralyzed veterans.

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Despite common rhetoric, war with China unlikely in near future

Much discussion surrounding future wars indicates a conflict with China is right around the corner. The author of this op-ed argues otherwise.

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Fast food or the military? Recruiting solutions overlook the obvious.

In this opinion piece, the author argues that services have been overlooking an obvious solution to the recruiting crisis: Increasing junior enlisted pay.

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How addressing waivers and eligibility can fix the recruiting crisis

There are many factors that contribute to the recruiting crisis facing the military, but at least one of them is within the Pentagon's power to fix.

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I commanded a Marine V-22 squadron. Here’s what I learned

The Osprey made the entire mission during a Islamic State in Libya deployment possible, this retired lieutenant colonel writes.