‘You’re always fighting gravity’ — The state of Army aviation
Despite recent tragedy and turmoil, senior Army leaders argue that the aviation branch is on the right track.
By Davis Winkie
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After Ukraine invasion, is U.S. deterrence strategy already outdated?
Economic sanctions “clearly were not convincing to Russia in advance,” Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said. “It’s not clear anything would have been convincing to Russia in advance; I’m not going to try to get into the head of Vladimir Putin."
Opinion
Ditching the standing power throw strengthens the Army fitness test
The removal of the standing power throw from the ACFT represents a smarter, more combat-relevant assessment of soldiers, the authors of this op-ed argue.
By Nick Barringer and Alex Morrow
Service leaders laud quality-of-life improvements, but concerns linger
Officials worry that planned Defense Department civilian workforce cuts could hurt base services and military family support.
Top Marine calls for affordable, lethal and autonomous systems
The service wants a constant Marine Expeditionary Unit presence on the high seas.
By Todd South
Military sexual assault reports decreased 4% last fiscal year
Officials said they are encouraged by the drop in reports of sexual violence but warned the problem still poses a threat to force readiness.
The Heart of TAPS Good Grief Camp
The annual Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Good Grief Camp is held for surviving adults over Memorial Day weekend in Arlington, Virginia.
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Why many veterans avoid mental health care – and why Check-In matters
A veteran’s transition from the military can be challenging for many reasons, but there’s one that’s typically overlooked or ignored: mental health.
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Healing in the Heartland: USAF Vets Bring Healing to Military Families
Holbrook Farms has quietly become a sanctuary for surviving military spouses and family members.
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Veterans Aren’t Broken, but the Narrative About Them Is
Veterans deserve to be recognized for ALL that they are: resilient, multifaceted, and human.
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