Commentary

Opinion

Uniform standards needed now for sexual assault prosecution offices

The Secretary of Defense must issue uniform prosecution standards now.

Opinion

Author retraces the steps of World War II journalist Ernie Pyle

Author David Chrisinger spent the past four years walking in war journalist Ernie Pyle's footsteps for his new book.

Opinion

Why US agencies buy personal info and what it means in the age of AI

The government faces legal restrictions on gathering personal information on citizens, but the law is largely silent on agencies purchasing the data.

How to reform and reconstruct Ukraine after the war

Durable security arrangements give businesses and investors the confidence to take risks and make long-term commitments.

Opinion

Two young soldiers and the fathers they became

A remarkable gift provided this author with new insight on her dad’s time in service during World War II.

Opinion

Service academies can be proving ground to defeat sexual misconduct

Military service academies are important change agents for solving the broader social problem of sexual violence and harassment.

Trump faces Espionage Act charges, which covers a lot more than spying

Spy cases are rare. More typically, the act applies to the unauthorized gathering, possessing or transmitting of certain sensitive government information.

Stigmatization, not loneliness, is the true national security threat

If the takeaway from the Discord leaker is that loneliness risks national security, troops may reject getting mental health help.

The US Army is facing excessive risk. Here’s how to mitigate that.

Reports of possible 10% to 20% cuts to Army special operations forces seem misaligned with U.S. goals.

US, Chinese warships’ near miss hints at troubled diplomatic waters

What was behind the latest encounter between U.S. and Chinese military vessels in contested waters?

Veterans deserve choice in how they claim VA disability benefits

Legislation introduced in Congress would help protect veterans while preserving their right to seek assistance navigating benefits from the private sector.

Has loneliness become a national security issue?

Recent revelations about the prevalence of mental health issues in America present challenges, including questioning how security clearances are vetted.

How stand-up comedy can heal the military-connected community

Stand-up comedy can help connect vets to other vets and bridge the divide between military and civilian populations.

At the heart of Memorial Day, an appreciation of duty to one’s country

Memorial Day is a powerful time to reflect on a question essential to citizenship: What is duty to country, and how is it relevant to our lives today?

‘Snapshot of their memories:’ Gold Star widow reflects on Memorial Day

Army 1st Lt. Doyle M. Hufstedler was killed by an improvised explosive device in Iraq in 2004. He was 25.

Memorial Day is for those we’ve lost, on the battlefield and at home

Suicide has become an epidemic in the veteran community. But it is a problem we can strive to solve, by connecting with each other.