“People Are Relying on Us”—National Guard Evolves to Fight Wars, Secure Homefront
“Whatever the mission—combat deployments, Covid, wildfires, civil disturbances, or severe storms—the National Guard answered every call.”
Entries by Sonner Kehrt
Exposed: Burn Pits May Force the Military to Acknowledge Generations of Poisoned Veterans
Since World War II, the military has poisoned countless service members through toxic exposures and secret testing.
How the Marine Corps Struck Gold in a Trash Heap During the Defense Department’s Fight Against Climate Change
The DOD treats climate change as a catastrophic threat to national security. “A shrinking polar ice cap doesn’t just mean thinking about polar bears.”
Becoming a Lobster and Surviving the Monotony of a Coast Guard Deployment to the Arctic Circle
When the Covid-19 lockdowns began, a Coast Guard officer reflected on her military deployment to the Arctic Circle and the familiar feeling of isolation.
