He hunted roadside bombs in Iraq. Now he hunts adventure to combat PTSD.
Veteran retreats taught him how to kayak, ski and forgive himself.
Commentary
I decided not to go on a patrol in Iraq. An IED killed my friends
Nearly 20 years later, a soldier still grapples with his decision. "Their deaths were a failure. My failure."
Four lessons on sea denial from the Black and Red seas
Winning and losing are fluid characterizations in combat, yet learning should be a constant, writes the assistant commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Are we sure China views sea power the same way the West does?
The problem with mirroring is that it catalyzes policies aimed at eliciting certain behaviors on the assumption that two actors think alike.
Opinion
The post-9/11 generation’s path to post-traumatic growth
Veterans who embody the ethos of post-traumatic growth push back against the narrative of the “broken” vet. I urge you to join them.
Opinion
Why sleep remains a nationwide challenge amplified for post-9/11 vets
In this op-ed, the author discusses how PTSD, TBI, and other challenges veterans encounter highlight the critical role sleep plays in overall wellness.
Opinion
For F-35, Congress must heed history
America stands at a crossroads with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, retired Air Force Gen. Philip Breedlove argues.
Opinion
Military supplement users: Beware of tigers masquerading as dogs
With high rates of supplement use among troops, the authors of this op-ed present measures to ensure service members know what ingredients are safe.
Opinion
Improving how service members build wealth
With the prospect of a hefty raise for junior enlisted ahead, the author of this op-ed shares ways troops can improve long-term financial security.
Opinion
The power of relationships and partnerships forged by special ops
The history of special operations in the U.S. is replete with examples that demonstrate how vital this can be.
Opinion
Time is running out to recognize, compensate aging atomic veterans
The VA’s failure to provide timely benefits makes RECA a critical lifeline for many veterans, Keith Kiefer argues in an op-ed.
