Military

Can You Instill Mental Toughness?

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An experimental Army program is trying to train soldiers to be resilient. But what does that mean?

“Just as a letter written on company letterhead indicates company approval, wearing a military uniform to show support of a political candidate shows support by the government, not just the serviceman doing it.”

Commenter Terri Geer responding to Rajiv Srinivasan’s piece “Should Corporal Thorsen Have Endorsed Ron Paul?”

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A Soldier’s Dilemma: Should Corporal Thorsen Have Endorsed Ron Paul?

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One vet reflects on the meaning of Corporal Jesse Thorsen wearing his politics on his uniformed sleeve

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Women Should Be Required to Register with the Military, Too

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Recruiting more female officers might increase our chances of finding better solutions to our military problems

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Why We Must Stop the Blame Game

A U.S. Marine in Afghanistan wonders why the United States can’t come together to overcome our nation’s challenges

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What To Thank a Vet For: Compassion

Veterans Day can be awkward when civilians don’t really know what they’re thanking soldiers for