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Historic bill will help military burn pit victims, families
A military widow and a veterans advocate explain why this legislation matters for families currently serving on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.
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Commentary
Sergeant to private: How I overcame addiction and salvaged my Army career
Joining the Army was the best decision of my life, and that is a decision I would never change.
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How military spouses are helping Ukrainian refugees
Two Army spouses share the story of their community coming together to make a big impact on this episode of The Spouse Angle.
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The Russian invasion has clear implications for the US Army
The U.S. Army must incorporate this new threat without disregarding any of the old. And it cannot do so by simply adding another defensive mechanism. That’s how combat vehicles grow to ponderous weights over time.
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Breaking down gaps in military child care
Two military moms and researchers break down a new military child care analysis and share their own experiences with the system on this episode of The Spouse Angle.
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Making your PCS move a little less stressful
An Army spouse shares her story of launching her Stressless PCS Kit and tips for military families on the move in this episode of The Spouse Angle Podcast.
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Fighting to get to the fight
Maintaining America’s critical infrastructure is vital in protecting the homeland from global competitors.
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Memorial Day: Honor the fallen by caring for those they leave behind
We must honor our promises to the fallen and never forget their families who sacrificed so much.
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On a peaceful Memorial Day, remember to honor the costs of war
This is the first Memorial Day in 20 years when our country is not at war. For Gold Star families, it will be especially poignant.
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Space race for an identity: Why the Space Force needs beards
"I’m not advocating for unkept spec ops beards, but rather, well-groomed facial hair with tight standards."
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Can we honor deaths by suicide on Memorial Day?
Families of veterans who died by suicide likely may wonder if we’re guilty of “stolen valor” when openly honoring them on Memorial Day.
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The DoD’s cyber force must partner with industry to compete at the speed of relevance
While cyber is essential to many areas of DoD operations, it is not its main function.
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How military ‘Spouses of the Year’ are championing change
Two Military Spouse of the Year winners talk about acceptance, belonging, and advocating for change on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.
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The Corps should drop manslaughter charges against MARSOC Marines, corpsman
A Florida congressman's take on MARSOC 3.
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Meet the moms behind the Army’s new parenthood policies
Meet two soldier moms who discuss the sweeping changes benefiting new parents and others on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.
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Diversity and inclusion are critical to future military readiness
The Defense Department’s greatest strength is its people.
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‘I Married the War’: Wives of combat veterans speak out
A new documentary highlights military and veteran spouses’ experiences with caregiving, vicarious trauma, dramatic life changes and loving someone with PTSD.
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Rather than wreck it, Berger’s vision will save the Marine Corps from itself
The Marine commandant's opponents want "the Corps to remain a slimmer, smaller version of the U.S. Army," this retired Army colonel writes.
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We’re making strides, but Arctic soldiers still need help from big Army
With the service’s new Arctic strategy and the anticipated re-designation of Army Alaska as the 11th Airborne Division, the Army should also bring in more funding.
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Comedian Ashley Gutermuth laughs through military life
Meet the military spouse comedian who caught the eye of Jerry Seinfeld on this week’s episode of The Spouse Angle Podcast.
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As a veteran that went to Ukraine, here’s what I saw
Military Times reporter and Marine veteran Rachel Nostrant chronicles her time in Ukraine.
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Fossil fuels are the Achilles’ heel of warfare. Just ask Russia.
Fossil fuels aren’t just a vulnerability on the battlefield; they’re also a strategic straitjacket.
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‘Military Child of the Year’ winners talk sacrifice and resilience
Two teenagers share their experiences growing up in military homes and what they’ve sacrificed to support their parents’ careers on The Spouse Angle podcast.
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What I learned in Ranger School helped me through a mental health crisis
The Ranger spirit of “embrace the suck,” never quit, and drive on through to the objective, was key to my recovery and building a new life of meaning and purpose.
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The Army’s NGSW program aimed for the wrong standards
A more reasonable analysis would have set the bar at penetrating Level 4 body armor at 100-200 meters, rather than 600 meters.
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Still serving: VA spearheading VetServe 2022 as part of National Volunteer Week
As part of National Volunteer Week, the Department of Veterans Affairs is spearheading a new initiative: VetServe 2022.
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