Israel-Hamas War’s Massive Destruction

The 21st century’s most brutal conflict and the laws of war.

Senate Approves Back Pay For Delayed Military Promotions

Doing the right thing after doing the wrong thing.

Tuberville (Mostly) Ends Military Promotion Hold

400-plus general and flag officer promotions went through almost instantaneously.

Pope Calls Israel-Hamas War ‘Terrorism’

A bizarre statement by the head of the Roman Catholic church.

Israel’s Evacuation Orders

An extraordinary look into warning civilians about impending attacks.

Congress and Military Promotions

Why is the Senate pretending to do that which it can’t possibly do?

Lisa Franchetti Becomes First Woman to Lead Military Service

We finally have a Chief of Naval Operations but the crisis in the top ranks continues.

Israelis Divided on Ground Offensive

A poll on Israeli support.

Ezra Klein on Israel and Hamas

The best statement on the complexity of the Israel-Hamas conflict that I have heard/read.

Senate Confirms Army, Marine Chiefs

Congress is doing something, at least.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. delivers remarks during a transition ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 14, 2020. (U.S. Air Force/Eric Dietrich) Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. delivers remarks during a transition ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 14, 2020. (U.S. Air Force/Eric Dietrich)

Charles “CQ” Brown Confirmed as Joint Chiefs Chairman

The Senate is voting one-by-one in the face of the Tuberville hold on top nominees.

Colombia’s President Calls for End of War on Drugs

He is seeking a new regional consensus.

Fight Over Military Promotions Intensifies

There’s no end in sight to an absurd standoff.

Russia Laundering Propaganda Through Western Media

The US government is fighting back, albeit subtly.

Righting Past Wrongs

Thousands of LGBTQ veterans are seeking to have their discharges upgraded.

Public Confidence in Military Lowest in Decades

There has been a steady decline the last five years.

House and Senate on Defense Bill Collision Course

A standoff over social issues may derail a $900 billion budget bill.

US to Cooperate with Hague on Russia War Crimes

President Biden has ended a months-long impasse.

Pentagon Senior Leader Backlog Growing

The standoff with Senator Tuberville is reaching crisis levels.

Bowe Bergdahl’s Conviction Overturned

The trial judge had a conflict of interest.

Lisa Franchetti to be First Woman Military Service Chief

President Biden has again made history.

But What About Trump?

Must every topic be viewed through that lens?

Mil, Mali, Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off

A simple typo misdirected millions of emails intended for the US military.

Feds Settle Claim Against Former Vice Chairman

The taxpayers shelled out nearly $1 million for . . . something.

Joint Chiefs Stymied by One Idiot Senator

Tommy Tuberville’s stunt is now impacting the highest levels of the military.

US Considering Sending Banned Weapons to Ukraine

A bad idea fueled by desperation.

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The All-Volunteer Force at 50

Is America’s military capable of fighting the next war?

The 4th Amendment in a Zero Privacy World

Should the government need a warrant to get information it can buy on the open market?

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What happens when you lose [Insert Name]?

When a go-to “nonpartisan” defender breaks rank does that change your opinion?

The Threat of Political Violence

Separating rhetoric from action.

Trump’s Been Indicted. What Now?

We’re in uncharted waters.

Chinese Attack Critical Infrastructure

The US intelligence community and Silicon Valley are warning of a major threat.

Ukraine vs Taiwan

Do we have to pick one?

Zelensky Privately Wants to Attack Russia Targets

Leaked intelligence intercepts take us inside the Ukrainian war room.

Fort Benning Now Officially Fort Moore

The “We Were Soldiers Once” author and his wife have been honored.

Navy Screwing Over its Doctors and Dentists

A shameful ‘bureaucratic error.”

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. delivers remarks during a transition ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 14, 2020. (U.S. Air Force/Eric Dietrich) Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. delivers remarks during a transition ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 14, 2020. (U.S. Air Force/Eric Dietrich)

CQ Brown Next Joint Chiefs Chairman

As widely expected, Air Force Chief of Staff Charles “CQ” Brown will become the nation’s top military officer.

Army Pilots Get Unexpected Extension

The personnel bureaucracy reinterpreted regulations.

Biden to Reshape Joint Chiefs

He’s likely to make heads explode.

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Biden Downplays Leak Significance

You’re not helping, Mr. President.

Biggest Leaker in Decade Should Never Have Had Access to Secrets

The United States has not learned from Snowden and Manning.

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More Classified Ukraine Documents Leaked

The problem has intensified—and spread beyond Ukraine secrets.

Ukraine War Plans Leaked

Russia is circulating doctored versions of plans for a Ukrainian counteroffensive.

War Criminal Employed by Congressional Republicans

Donald Trump is apparently not the only one with a fetish for war criminals.

Daniel Ellsberg Wants More Leaks

The Pentagon Papers guy laments that there are too few like him.

Biden Reversing Trump on Space Command HQ

It’s taken more than two years to undo a silly, petty decision.

Pentagon Opposes Helping Prosecute Russian War Crimes

A wrongheaded if longstanding position.

What the Hell Are We Shooting Out of the Sky?

It’s probably not strange visitors from outer space but we can’t rule it out.

“Ukraine Fatigue Resolution”

Another bill doomed to die.