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Stemming climate change will protect the nation’s security
Moving to clean energy sources will help stem the climate crisis and, in so doing, protect our troops and by extension the nation’s security, says the author of this commentary.
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Trump administration right to proceed cautiously with Agent Orange benefit expansion
Expanding benefits for Agent Orange exposure despite continued gaps in research sets a bad precedent, say the authors of this commentary.
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Why the US should spend 0.3 percent of its defense budget to prevent an African debacle
A small U.S. military investment in Africa provides the support of allies and partners, counterterrorism cooperation, and enough security to use American soft power, says the author of this commentary.
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Defining success for the VA health record
Taking the time needed to ensure the VA’s Electronic Health Record Modernization program works properly from day one is the best possible course of action, says the author of this commentary.
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Celebrating International Women’s Month: Emboldening the next generation of women warriors
Recruiting and retaining more women warriors should be seen as a national priority, say the authors of this commentary.
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At last an end to the endless war?
The peace agreement with the Taliban offers at least the first real prospect for an end to a seemingly interminable war, says the author of this commentary.
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To help stem the tide of veteran suicides, VA must stop turning away patients
While suicides soar, the VA is turning eligible veterans away from care, says the author of this commentary.
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Capable security partners are more important than increased payments
U.S. national security is enhanced when its partners around the world are not only willing to spend their own resources on the right military capabilities, but are also willing to serve as the first-line of defense for their people, says the author of this commentary.
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Trump treats the military as his own – and the troops could suffer
As the effort to end the U.S. war in Afghanistan continues to unfold, public support for the military as an institution has remained high, as has appreciation for service members themselves.
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The case for staying in Iraq just got weaker
America’s overreach and never-ending footprint in Iraq is exacerbating strains in that country, says the author of this commentary.
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Stemming climate change will protect the nation’s security
Moving to clean energy sources will help stem the climate crisis and, in so doing, protect our troops and by extension the nation’s security, says the author of this commentary.
-
Trump administration right to proceed cautiously with Agent Orange benefit expansion
Expanding benefits for Agent Orange exposure despite continued gaps in research sets a bad precedent, say the authors of this commentary.
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Why the US should spend 0.3 percent of its defense budget to prevent an African debacle
A small U.S. military investment in Africa provides the support of allies and partners, counterterrorism cooperation, and enough security to use American soft power, says the author of this commentary.
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Defining success for the VA health record
Taking the time needed to ensure the VA’s Electronic Health Record Modernization program works properly from day one is the best possible course of action, says the author of this commentary.
-
Celebrating International Women’s Month: Emboldening the next generation of women warriors
Recruiting and retaining more women warriors should be seen as a national priority, say the authors of this commentary.
-
At last an end to the endless war?
The peace agreement with the Taliban offers at least the first real prospect for an end to a seemingly interminable war, says the author of this commentary.
-
To help stem the tide of veteran suicides, VA must stop turning away patients
While suicides soar, the VA is turning eligible veterans away from care, says the author of this commentary.
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Capable security partners are more important than increased payments
U.S. national security is enhanced when its partners around the world are not only willing to spend their own resources on the right military capabilities, but are also willing to serve as the first-line of defense for their people, says the author of this commentary.
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Trump treats the military as his own – and the troops could suffer
As the effort to end the U.S. war in Afghanistan continues to unfold, public support for the military as an institution has remained high, as has appreciation for service members themselves.
-
The case for staying in Iraq just got weaker
America’s overreach and never-ending footprint in Iraq is exacerbating strains in that country, says the author of this commentary.
-
Stemming climate change will protect the nation’s security
Moving to clean energy sources will help stem the climate crisis and, in so doing, protect our troops and by extension the nation’s security, says the author of this commentary.
-
Trump administration right to proceed cautiously with Agent Orange benefit expansion
Expanding benefits for Agent Orange exposure despite continued gaps in research sets a bad precedent, say the authors of this commentary.
-
Why the US should spend 0.3 percent of its defense budget to prevent an African debacle
A small U.S. military investment in Africa provides the support of allies and partners, counterterrorism cooperation, and enough security to use American soft power, says the author of this commentary.
-
Defining success for the VA health record
Taking the time needed to ensure the VA’s Electronic Health Record Modernization program works properly from day one is the best possible course of action, says the author of this commentary.
-
Celebrating International Women’s Month: Emboldening the next generation of women warriors
Recruiting and retaining more women warriors should be seen as a national priority, say the authors of this commentary.
-
At last an end to the endless war?
The peace agreement with the Taliban offers at least the first real prospect for an end to a seemingly interminable war, says the author of this commentary.
-
To help stem the tide of veteran suicides, VA must stop turning away patients
While suicides soar, the VA is turning eligible veterans away from care, says the author of this commentary.
-
Capable security partners are more important than increased payments
U.S. national security is enhanced when its partners around the world are not only willing to spend their own resources on the right military capabilities, but are also willing to serve as the first-line of defense for their people, says the author of this commentary.
-
Trump treats the military as his own – and the troops could suffer
As the effort to end the U.S. war in Afghanistan continues to unfold, public support for the military as an institution has remained high, as has appreciation for service members themselves.
-
The case for staying in Iraq just got weaker
America’s overreach and never-ending footprint in Iraq is exacerbating strains in that country, says the author of this commentary.













