Scientific data and measuring fly fishing benefits to veterans’ mental health

Based on 19 years of anecdotal evidence, current CEO John Langford is confident that fly fishing has been a powerful tool in helping disabled veterans heal from PTSD.

Protecting rights for transgender people fits with values of military service

On Dec. 4, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case U.S. v. Skrmetti, which will examine several issues of importance to the transgender community. At such a time, we are reminded of the unofficial motto of the U.S. Navy — “not for self, but country.”

Commentary: RFK Jr. can ask key questions and do some good

There is ample reason for polarization about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. But Kennedy has one undeniable strength — identifying critical problems contributing to poor American health.

Implement certified clinic program to help homeless veterans, improve national mental health

Too many veterans still end up in situations where they find themselves homeless and unable to get essential medical services such as mental health and substance abuse care. One way to meet the needs of these Americans is by fully implementing the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic program nationally.

On Thanksgiving, think of the troops waiting for 2 birds, and all who serve

Retired sergeant first class M.R. Gonzales recalls how important Thanksgiving dinner was to his platoon decades ago, and urges readers to remember warfighters in their Thanksgiving Day prayers.

Who will be Iran’s next (and last) supreme leader?

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the 85-year-old fanatical Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, is apparently seriously ill, triggering internal discussions about a potential successor. It couldn’t come at a worse time for the theocratic Iranian regime.

Why I voted third party for president and I’m not sorry

I’m a progressive Californian, a Black man, and I did not vote for Democratic presidential contender Kamala Harris this year or Donald Trump.

Musk hopes to make budget cutting cool

Elon Musk is already using his social media platform, X, to highlight examples of waste and bloat.

While you do 5-day RTO, I’ll watch your best workers quit

It seems obvious that these unpopular policies are a way to spur employees to quit, in a kind of “self-deportation” version of layoffs.

Hegseth for defense secretary is unorthodox, and exactly what we need

Hegseth leading the Defense Department is unorthodox, but in many ways is a direct result of President-elect Donald Trump’s regular messaging and campaign promises.