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I thought removing Confederate names meant Black soldiers’ legacy mattered. Then, the names were restored.
"So many of my assumptions about the world and how to better it were turned upside down."
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Supporting fathers is a readiness issue the Army can’t ignore
Despite progress in perinatal support in the Army, a critical population remains largely invisible and unconsidered: fathers and nonbirthing partners.
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Why Greenland’s takeover by the US is not needed for Golden Dome
Golden Dome is problematic for many reasons. Don’t let it be used to justify the annexation of a NATO ally’s territory as well.
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Why every day can feel like ‘Groundhog Day’ in the military
For troops, "Groundhog Day" captures something they immediately recognize: days repeat, routines harden and progress feels frozen.
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America can strike anywhere — but can it stay anywhere?
Perhaps most troubling, the National Defense Strategy ties its framework explicitly to “President Trump’s vision,” mentioning him 47 times across 24 pages.
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Why I chose to retire from government service at this time
In this op-ed, retired Navy Capt. John Cordle shares why he chose to retire from his position as a federal worker under the current administration.
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I sounded the alarm on burn pits — now I see smoke at the VA
The impact of VA Secretary Collins' staffing cuts remains hazy, not unlike the downwind side of a burn pit, Dan Clare of DAV argues in this op-ed.
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Military kids deserve to stay on their parents’ Tricare plan until 26
In this opinion piece, a Virginia lawmaker argues for extending Tricare coverage for dependents until they hit 26, as it is in the civilian world.
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Overuse of National Guard threatens to undermine preparedness
Nontraditional missions run the risk of diverting resources that could be dedicated to training and preparedness, the authors say.
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How to establish an effective data management governance program
A compliance program should be able to clearly articulate the criteria for evaluating success, highlighting the technology or processes required.
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Navigating fed cybersecurity: Strategies to achieve network compliance
The complexities of federal cybersecurity guidance necessitate a multifaceted approach to achieving compliance.
Top 5 potential uses, pitfalls for generative AI in federal government
We believe Multi-Agent Systems are the only viable approach to bringing generative AI into the U.S. government in a managed manner.
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Embrace AI to maintain global talent pool for US innovation, security
The U.S. stands at a crossroads, where the nurturing of global talent is not merely an option but a strategic imperative.
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Coldest War: ‘Near-Arctic’ China joining power competition in North
China is working to be more influential in the Arctic region, so the U.S. needs to prepare now, the author argues.
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Top tech considerations for federal agencies in the modern workplace
Workers are the first line of defense for keeping data secure, so the equipment they use to perform their duties must meet the rigid security requirements.
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Should the Pentagon have used Commerce Department funds for semiconductors?
The U.S. Defense Department has successfully, albeit surreptitiously, swiped $3.5 billion from the Commerce Department’s CHIPS Act funding.
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Improving mobile device security is imperative ahead of Election Day
Government employees and election officials must be prepared to combat these threats to safeguard sensitive information and prevent disinformation.
