It is a magnificent photograph. Look at it closely. It is the fifth day of the 36-day Battle of Iwo Jima; […]
The BRAC Commission’s Impact on Horsham
When I joined the Naval Reserve after my time serving active duty in the United States Navy, I chose my […]
Jeff Hurvitz: The new Trojan horse
In Homer’s The Iliad, there is mention of the mythical Trojan Horse used by the Mycenaean Greeks against the city […]
Chris Gibbons: A Memorial Day tribute to “Philadelphia’s own”
On September 21, 1917, a little over five months after the U.S. formally entered World War I, the first 361 […]
Eric Tuwalski: Philadelphia can help provide for the common defense
President Trump recently mentioned in his joint session to Congress this past March the need to build up our military […]
Paul Davis: The Navy joins the War on Drugs
As one walks along Broad and Snyder or Kensington and Allegheny, to name but two intersections in Philadelphia where pitiful […]
Paul Davis: U.S. military help guard the southern border
As a proud veteran and retired Defense Department (DOD) civilian employee, I’m pleased to see the American military deployed on […]
Chris Gibbons: A holy night of tragedy
This Christmas Eve marks the 80th anniversary of one of the greatest tragedies in U.S. military history.
By Chris Gibbons
Stacy Garrity: The bonds that built America’s military
Since the inception of U.S. savings bonds in 1935, their sale has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape […]
Jonathan Sharp: VET PFAS Act would protect veterans from ‘forever chemicals’
The VET PFAS Act champions healthcare rights for Pennsylvania veterans facing toxic exposure at military bases.
By Jonathan Sharp