RECENT BLOG POSTS
Marine Corps veteran talks about his service and life as a civilian
We sat down with Tim Taylor, Marine Corps veteran and CVA Foundation grassroots engagement director, to talk about why he joined the military, what his experiences were like, and his advice for transitioning back to civilian life.
How does the U.S. get into wars? A primer on authorizations for use of military force
While AUMFs have a long history going back to America’s earliest days, their modern use has resulted in an expansion of presidential war powers and the sidelining of Congress and its important constitutional duty to declare war.
Hope and healing: Suicide prevention resources for veterans
In the face of challenges, there is hope for healing, and it can start with a simple conversation or connection. Here are just a few of the resources available and ideas for supporting those in need of help.
Security guarantees are not free: The risks of ‘chain-ganging’
Since the end of the Cold War, one of the main goals of the foreign policy establishment in the United States has been the expansion of the NATO alliance. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the military alliance began to be seen as less of a mechanism for...