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Tony Vacha • Tony's Take

The Value of the U.S. Servicemember

Serving America is a team sport, not an individual competition.

03/12/26Read it on Tony's Take
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J. A. Redmond • DODReads

After the Uniform

Navigating Life, Love, and Purpose...

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Sara Jane Ginn • We Are the Mighty

This Military Family Month, Let’s Celebrate the Family We Make

Military family life means a bond built on trust, compassion, and the comfort of being understood...

6h agoRead it on We Are the Mighty
1w ago
Dave Philipps • The New York Times

Hegseth Barred Trans Troops. Military Boards Are Rejecting Those Orders.

The service members at Navy and Marine Corps hearings are finding ways to keep trans troops in uniform....

1w agoRead it on The New York Times
1w ago
Anastasia Obis • Federal News Network

Pentagon Sued Over Data Breach Affecting More Than 3 Million

Two Marines are suing the Defense Department over a breach of the Defense Manpower Data Center’s information system that exposed the personal...

1w agoRead it on Federal News Network
1w ago
Katherine Plummer • Military.com

National Guard Soldier Shot While Breaking Up Fight in Washington D.C.

The soldier was taken to a local hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries after the incident Sunday night...

1w agoRead it on Military.com
3w ago
Adam Gramegna • Military.com

Hegseth Announces Major Overhaul of Military's Investigative Process

"Commanders are now back in charge," Hegseth said

3w agoRead it on Military.com
10/05/26
Hope Hodge Seck • Army Times

Army Reserve, Special Forces Recruiting Goals for First Time in a Decade

Speaking at an Association of the United States Army event on Tuesday, USAREC Commander Lt. Gen. Johnny Davis confirmed those statistics and added...

10/05/26Read it on Army Times
10/02/26
William Phillips • Military Review

When the Map Runs Out

Values, Clarity, and Judgment in Uncertain Times

10/02/26Read it on Military Review
09/17/26
John Spencer • The Wall Street Journal

Can Military Morale Survive Smartphones?

There is a misconception that greater connectivity with family and friends acts as a kind of salve for longer deployments

09/17/26Read it on The Wall Street Journal
09/15/26
Sherry Qin • The Wall Street Journal

Forget Robot Workers, This Company Wants to Build Soldiers

Foundation has secured a $24 million contract with the Pentagon

09/15/26Read it on The Wall Street Journal
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