OpinionIn platform design and construction, the best surprise is no surpriseThe case of the ubiquitous Boeing 737 airliner can provide a useful guide to ensure ships are scalable, affordable and relevant.19 hours ago
OpinionImproving 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.2 days ago
OpinionThe power of relationships and partnerships forged by special opsThe history of special operations in the U.S. is replete with examples that demonstrate how vital this can be.
OpinionTime is running out to recognize, compensate aging atomic veteransThe VA’s failure to provide timely benefits makes RECA a critical lifeline for many veterans, Keith Kiefer argues in an op-ed.10 days ago
OpinionWith Chinese warships anchoring in Cambodia, the US needs to respondIt’s past time for Washington to jettison its ad hoc, absent-minded approach toward Beijing’s basing pursuits, opinion writers argue.13 days ago
OpinionTricare 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.2 weeks ago
OpinionTo expand the US Navy’s fleet, we must contractAfter decades of corporate consolidation, the pendulum now swings toward consensus that the U.S. defense-industrial base must once again expand.4 weeks ago
OpinionGet the US Navy’s frigate program back on scheduleFailure to return the FFG-62 to the expected cost and schedule will further erode confidence in Navy acquisition management.4 weeks ago
OpinionHow DOD missed its opportunity to counter extremism in the ranksIn this op-ed, the author argues that organized efforts to address extremism in the military should be revitalized.5 weeks ago
OpinionWithout change, US Navy’s future fleet looks too ambitious for industryFor industry to execute the plans in the Future Years Defense Program, major improvements will have to take place.5 weeks ago
V-22 Ospreys will be critical to US operations in Haiti — here’s whyRecent turmoil in Haiti reminds one Marine colonel of just how critical the V-22 Osprey’s capability was in 2010, 2016 and 2021.5 weeks ago
OpinionIt’s time for the VA to stand and deliver care to paralyzed veteransIn 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.7 weeks ago
OpinionHow Adm. Elmo ‘Bud’ Zumwalt helped pave the way for women in the NavyThe Navy's top officer writes in this opinion piece that, thanks to the vision of past leaders, Navy women can be anything they want in the fleet.7 weeks ago
OpinionDespite common rhetoric, war with China unlikely in near futureMuch discussion surrounding future wars indicates a conflict with China is right around the corner. The author of this op-ed argues otherwise.7 weeks ago
OpinionFast 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.8 weeks ago
OpinionHow addressing waivers and eligibility can fix the recruiting crisisThere 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.2 months ago
OpinionI commanded a Marine V-22 squadron. Here’s what I learnedThe Osprey made the entire mission during a Islamic State in Libya deployment possible, this retired lieutenant colonel writes.2 months ago
OpinionRearming US Navy ships at sea is no longer an option, but a necessityFortunately, rearming VLS cells at sea is not an impossible engineering problem.2 months ago
OpinionOur sailors deserve good leadersRetired Navy Capt. John Cordle argues that Big Navy needs to do better when it comes to vetting those it taps for command.2 months ago