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Fixing subpar barracks at top of the Marine Corps’ budget wish list
The money would come on top of the $274 million for barracks restoration in the service’s official budget request.
Renewing our commitment to veterans with disabilities
Businesses can thank veterans who are blind by opening the door to greater opportunities for this untapped workforce, says the author of this commentary.
By Kevin Lynch
Irregular warfare strategies must move beyond special forces, Pentagon says
Expect counterterrorism funds to draw down and move toward education and training, according to a top official.
By Aaron Mehta
Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 34: Joe Bartozzi from the National Shooting Sports Foundation
Joseph Bartozzi is president of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearm and ammunition industry.
Philippines deports US Marine pardoned in 2014 transgender killing
A U.S. Marine convicted of killing a Filipino transgender woman was deported Sunday after a presidential pardon cut short his detention in a case that renewed outrage over a pact governing American military presence in the Philippines.
Philippines blocks release of US Marine convicted in killing of transgender Filipino woman
The court order has rekindled perceptions that American military personnel who run afoul of Philippine laws can get special treatment under the allies’ Visiting Forces Agreement.
Governors ask Trump to extend Guard coronavirus support missions set to end this month
Current deployment orders last only until Aug. 21, but state leaders say more support is still needed.
It’s time for a third special operations revolution
To have strong civilian oversight of special operations forces, Congress should establish a Department of Special Operations in Washington and appoint a secretary of special operations, says the author of this commentary.
By David Maxwell
New assignments for Navy flag officers announced
Eleven Navy flag officers have been given new assignments.
By Navy Times staff
An apolitical military is essential to maintaining balance among American institutions
Together, our U.S. military and civilian leaders must work to keep our military apolitical—as our founding fathers intended.
By Retired Army Gen. Joseph Votel
National Guard moving out of DC as questions remain about how military handled George Floyd protests
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy and Maj. Gen. William Walker, commanding general of the D.C. National Guard talked to reporters Sunday the use of National Guard troops during protests in D.C.
By Howard Altman