Defining ‘Extremism’ in the Military
It’s harder than a looks, especially given the limited size of the problem.
Freedom, Security, and Insurrection
The aftermath of the January 6 Capitol riots runs into the First Amendment,
West Point Cheating Scandal Worst in Decades
73 cadets violated the honor code while taking an exam remotely.
Guardians of the High Frontier
Space Force took a year to decide what to call their uniformed members.
Biden Considering Lloyd Austin for SECDEF?
Yet another retired general in the post would be a bad idea.
Trump Fires Esper, Names Acting SECDEF
A lame duck President has fired his Secretary of Defense and replaced him in probably violation of the law.
The Slow Rollout of Pinks and Greens
The Army is finally getting its World War II uniforms, one base at a time.
Cops Should Not Look Like Soldiers
Pentagon officials are speaking out about the militarization of police.
Vindman Abruptly Retiring from Army
The soldier who became a national figure for testifying against President Trump has had enough.
Army Wants 10,000 Recruits in Three Days
The Army’s in a bind, because it’s way behind, and willing to make a deal.
Alexander Vindman Selected for Colonel
The former NSC staffer who testified against Trump is at a career crossroads.
Whose Deaths Should We Honor?
The line between “hero” and “victim” is blurry and rendered meaningless when the former is over-used
Pentagon (Maybe) On Alert to Stabilize Minneapolis
The President has reportedly invoked the Insurrection Act.
Ronald Shurer, Medal of Honor Recipient, 1978-2020
A hero of the Afghan War has succumbed to cancer, aged 41.
SECNAV Says Fired Captain ‘Naive or Stupid’
Thomas Modly, the acting Secretary of the Navy, has embarrassed himself and must go.
Navy Fires Captain for Calling Attention to Navy Inaction
A public health crisis turns into a public relations crisis.
11 US Troops Injured in Attack Where No US Troops Were Injured
Claims by the President and Defense Department about the Iranian response to the Soleimani raid were untrue.
Trump’s Threat To Attack Iranian Cultural Sites Would Probably Be A War Crime
President Trump’s threat to attack Iranian cultural sites would most likely constitute a war crime if he actually carried it out.
