"The sea change inside the ranks of the military"

Service members report being ordered to target dual-use civilian infrastructure and express concern over insufficient intelligence for strikes on alleged narco-terrorists.

The dramatic increase in conscientious objector applications is gobsmacking and reflects a severe lack of communication between soldiers, leaders, and the government.

The military is not rudderless but is being deliberately steered by Pete Hegseth to execute a culture war strategy that disregards military foundations.

Sailors and families feel the Lincoln's return is a direct result of media pressure, leaving the destroyers' crews feeling disrespected and abandoned.

Keeping the destroyers behind is a necessary operational calculus to maintain air defense and strike capabilities in the Gulf while the Lincoln returns.

Extended deployments and broken promises are destroying trust in leadership, which kills recruiting and retention and endangers national security.

Ratcliffe was likely sent to deliver a message about secondary sanctions on Iran, but the administration's desperation might lead it to trade Ukrainian support for Russian compliance.

Parton's legacy is defined by her genuine advocacy for people and her mission to never exclude anyone, which allowed her to unite polarized audiences.