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Biden tells Naval Academy grads Putin ‘NATO-ized Europe’
The Western response to Russian’s “brutal” war in Ukraine shows the world is aligning not on geography, “but in terms of values," the president told newly commissioned ensigns and second lieutenants.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Army chief: New talent management will start with officers, then go to enlisted
The Army is publishing its very first “Army People Strategy” to address how the service can better take care of its personnel.
By Kyle Rempfer
Troop deployment to Saudi Arabia raises worries of looming conflict
House Armed Services Chairman Adam Smith says Trump is inflaming tensions in the region instead of calming them.
Bombs bursting everywhere: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for July 1, 2019: Senate NDAA, Iran tensions, Democratic primary debate #1, July 4th controversies.
Op-Ed: An American story, one soldier’s retirement recollections on the eve of Memorial Day weekend
The last few years of political and social upheaval have given me much to think about as I prepared for closing this chapter in my life. It is not lost on me that this important milestone comes on the eve of Memorial Day weekend.
By Mike Jason
This Iraq vet turned Democratic senator wants her party to pay more attention to national security
“We need a platform that balances investing in our weaponry with investing in our citizenry, investing in our economy.”
Warren, Smith introduce bill to bar US from using nuclear weapons first
Two key Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation Wednesday to ensure the U.S. does not fire nuclear weapons first in a potential future war.
By Joe Gould
Trump skirts emergency declaration amid more looming budget, legal battles
President Donald Trump isn't declaring a national emergency to construct a border wall without congressional approval -- yet.
By Joe Gould
Trump signs bill named for Sen. John McCain, doesn’t mention him
No words or thanks for the senator and former POW, who is battling brain cancer.
By Jill Colvin, The Associated Press
Why swearing is f**king good for you
Humans aren’t the only primates who can curse, but we’re really good at it, as anyone in the miltiary might know. And, it turns out, it’s good for us.
By Ken Chamberlain
NatCon2018: Featured speakers
Student Veterans of America is featuring several prominent speakers as part of its National Convention. Here are brief biographies of them.
By Student Veterans of America