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Why most of military life rarely makes the screen
Between training and combat exists a long stretch of routine and waiting. Those experiences remain largely absent from military portrayals in film and TV.
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Biodefense is core defense
It’s crucial that NATO nations quantify their biological defense activities and count them toward NATO’s 3.5% core defense spending target.
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Ode to James Ransone’s memorable portrayal of a junior enlisted Marine
In just seven episodes, James Ransone churned out one of the most relatable on-screen depictions of life as a junior enlisted Marine.
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We pined for the comforts of home. We got socks for Christmas instead.
“Do they think we’re deployed, or homeless?” Care packages reveal Americans have little idea what modern soldiers need.
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Winning the long game: Sustaining sea power as our enduring advantage
“America does not want a fair fight — we want a fleet so capable, so ready and so forward that the fight never begins,” CNO Adm. Daryl Caudle argues.
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A drone ‘war is more silent and more deadly’ — and America is behind
If the U.S. is ever dragged into a large-scale war against an adversary like China or Iran, it will be ill-equipped for a drone-heavy background.
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How wargaming can help us prepare for modern crises
We might not be able to predict the future perfectly given the speed of change. But we can test the options for potential futures.
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Why a Gulf–Israel rapid response force still makes sense
A Middle East rapid-response force would not only deter aggression — it would symbolize a new era of partnership and self-reliance.
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How Ahmed al-Sharaa ended up being welcomed to the White House
The question remains of what Trump and al-Sharaa want from each other.
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Letters home from Marine Officer Candidates School
“My parents saved the weekly letters I wrote during my 10-week training. The following are excerpts from my journey to becoming a ‘burr-headed idiot.'”
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Why most of military life rarely makes the screen
Between training and combat exists a long stretch of routine and waiting. Those experiences remain largely absent from military portrayals in film and TV.
-
Biodefense is core defense
It’s crucial that NATO nations quantify their biological defense activities and count them toward NATO’s 3.5% core defense spending target.
-
Ode to James Ransone’s memorable portrayal of a junior enlisted Marine
In just seven episodes, James Ransone churned out one of the most relatable on-screen depictions of life as a junior enlisted Marine.
-
We pined for the comforts of home. We got socks for Christmas instead.
“Do they think we’re deployed, or homeless?” Care packages reveal Americans have little idea what modern soldiers need.
-
Winning the long game: Sustaining sea power as our enduring advantage
“America does not want a fair fight — we want a fleet so capable, so ready and so forward that the fight never begins,” CNO Adm. Daryl Caudle argues.
-
A drone ‘war is more silent and more deadly’ — and America is behind
If the U.S. is ever dragged into a large-scale war against an adversary like China or Iran, it will be ill-equipped for a drone-heavy background.
-
How wargaming can help us prepare for modern crises
We might not be able to predict the future perfectly given the speed of change. But we can test the options for potential futures.
-
Why a Gulf–Israel rapid response force still makes sense
A Middle East rapid-response force would not only deter aggression — it would symbolize a new era of partnership and self-reliance.
-
How Ahmed al-Sharaa ended up being welcomed to the White House
The question remains of what Trump and al-Sharaa want from each other.
-
Letters home from Marine Officer Candidates School
“My parents saved the weekly letters I wrote during my 10-week training. The following are excerpts from my journey to becoming a ‘burr-headed idiot.'”
-
Why most of military life rarely makes the screen
Between training and combat exists a long stretch of routine and waiting. Those experiences remain largely absent from military portrayals in film and TV.
-
Biodefense is core defense
It’s crucial that NATO nations quantify their biological defense activities and count them toward NATO’s 3.5% core defense spending target.
-
Ode to James Ransone’s memorable portrayal of a junior enlisted Marine
In just seven episodes, James Ransone churned out one of the most relatable on-screen depictions of life as a junior enlisted Marine.
-
We pined for the comforts of home. We got socks for Christmas instead.
“Do they think we’re deployed, or homeless?” Care packages reveal Americans have little idea what modern soldiers need.
-
Winning the long game: Sustaining sea power as our enduring advantage
“America does not want a fair fight — we want a fleet so capable, so ready and so forward that the fight never begins,” CNO Adm. Daryl Caudle argues.
-
A drone ‘war is more silent and more deadly’ — and America is behind
If the U.S. is ever dragged into a large-scale war against an adversary like China or Iran, it will be ill-equipped for a drone-heavy background.
-
How wargaming can help us prepare for modern crises
We might not be able to predict the future perfectly given the speed of change. But we can test the options for potential futures.
-
Why a Gulf–Israel rapid response force still makes sense
A Middle East rapid-response force would not only deter aggression — it would symbolize a new era of partnership and self-reliance.
-
How Ahmed al-Sharaa ended up being welcomed to the White House
The question remains of what Trump and al-Sharaa want from each other.
-
Letters home from Marine Officer Candidates School
“My parents saved the weekly letters I wrote during my 10-week training. The following are excerpts from my journey to becoming a ‘burr-headed idiot.'”













