Defense and Military

Alliances and Partnerships

• U.S. Department of Defense Strategy Regarding NATO and European Security
• DoD International Relationships and Security Cooperation
• Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA) Explained
• International Military Alliances: The Department of Defense’s Role
• Military Exercises: Purpose and Examples

Arms Sales

The United States conducts arms sales to support allied nations and promote global security. These…

• DoD International Relationships and Security Cooperation
• Inside the Foreign Military Sales Program: How the US Arms Its Allies

Defense Budget and Spending

The U.S. defense budget supports a wide range of military activities including personnel, operations, weapons…

• Why the US Military Is Struggling Despite a $900 Billion Budget
• What the Department of Defense Does
• Understanding the DoD Budget Process
• How the Pentagon Spends Your Money: A Guide to Defense Dollars
• Military Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Process Explained

Defense Procurement and Contractors

• How America Is Reinventing War for the Digital Age
• How America’s Military is Racing to Modernize
• How to Do Business with the DoD: A Guide to Getting Started
• Inside America’s Military Tech Revolution
• Your Guide to Registering in SAM.gov

Military Bases

• Visiting Military Bases: Rules and Access for Civilians
• Inside the Pentagon’s Massive Environmental Effort
• Your Guide to Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH): Making Sense of Your Military Housing Pay
• Military Base Sustainability: Beyond Going Green
• Your Guide to Getting a Military ID Card (CAC and USID): Process and Locations

Military Draft and Selective Service

• Selective Service Registration: A Clear Guide on Who Must Register and Why
• America’s Draft: What Every Young Man Needs to Know

Military Justice

Military justice is the system that governs legal matters involving members of the U.S. Armed…

• Warrant Officer Career Path: How to Become One
• Understanding the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)
• Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP) / Article 15 Process Explained
• Navigating Military Justice: Service Member Rights During Investigations and Courts-Martial
• The Guardians at the Gate: Inside America’s Military Police Force

Military Operations and Strategy

Military operations and strategy explain how the U.S. uses its armed forces to protect national…

• Military Exercises: Purpose and Examples
• How America Is Reinventing War for the Digital Age
• How Trump’s Nuclear Sub Deployment Reflects American Military Strategy (and Potentially Affects It)
• Understanding Peacekeeping vs. Peace Enforcement Operations
• The Pentagon’s Gamble: How JADC2 Aims to Revolutionize Modern Warfare

Military Personnel and Readiness

• MEPS Medical Exam: What Military Doctors Look For
• Preparing for Deployment: A Checklist for Service Members
• Three Hats, One Soldier: The Complex World of National Guard Duty Status
• Military Pay vs. Civilian Salaries: A Comprehensive Comparison for 2025
• Navigating Military Child Care: Your Guide to On-Base Options and Fee Assistance

Military Structure and Branches

The United States military is composed of six branches—the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force,…

• The U.S. Marine Corps: Structure, Mission, and Modernization
• The United States Space Force: Securing America’s Interests in the Final Frontier
• What the Department of Defense Does
• U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM): Delivering America’s Global Reach
• Choosing a Military Branch: Army vs. Navy vs. Air Force vs. Marines vs. Space Force

Nuclear Weapons and Strategy

• America’s Ultimate Weapons: The Trillion-Dollar Arsenal That Keeps the World’s Superpower on Top
• How America Responds to Nuclear Threats
• How America Plans for Nuclear War
• How America Tracks Nuclear Threats
• How Trump’s Nuclear Sub Deployment Reflects American Military Strategy (and Potentially Affects It)

Reserve and National Guard

The National Guard and Military Reserves are essential components of the United States' reserve military…

• Always Ready, Always There: America’s Citizen-Soldiers Step Up When Called
• Activating the National Guard and Reserves: Who Calls, Why, and What It Means
• The Call to Duty: An In-Depth Guide to the Activation Process for U.S. National Guard and Reserve Units
• When Your Country Calls: A Complete Guide to Military Reserve Mobilization
• What Military Drill Weekends Actually Look Like

Space and Cyber Operations

Space and cyber operations are vital, interconnected domains that shape modern U.S. national security. These…

• The United States Space Force: Securing America’s Interests in the Final Frontier
• Inside the Pentagon’s Cybersecurity Revolution
• How America Is Reinventing War for the Digital Age
• The Pentagon’s Digital Revolution
• How the National Security Council Coordinates America’s Cyber Defense

Veterans Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a cabinet-level federal agency committed to serving the…

• DoD SkillBridge: Your Bridge to a Civilian Career
• Verifying Military Service for Employment or Benefits: A Guide
• Military Service and Your Social Security Benefits: A Guide for Veterans
• Navigating Your Final Pay and Allowances When Leaving Military Service
• What the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Does

War Powers

War powers define how the United States government decides to engage in military conflict. The…

• When the Military Comes Home: The Pentagon’s Limited Role in Protecting America
• How Congress Keeps America’s $1 Trillion Military in Check
• From the Iraq War to the Iran War: A Review of Justification, Strategy, and Lessons
• Who Controls America’s Military: Presidential vs. Congressional War Powers
• Why the Pentagon is Threatening to Court-Martial Senator Mark Kelly

Women and LGBTQ+ Service Members

Women and LGBTQ+ service members have played vital roles in the U.S. military, contributing to…

• Navigating SHARP/SAPR: A Guide to DoD Sexual Assault & Harassment Resources