Archive: military
The New Walter Reed: Less Than 'World Class'?
By Stephen Schimpff Columbia We Americans owe our servicemen and women, especially our wounded warriors, the very best in medical care. With the construction of a “new Walter Reed” in Bethesda, we have a unique opportunity to ensure that they...
By Michael Larabee | September 11, 2009; 11:45 AM ET | Comments (3)
Readers Respond to Milloy on the Military
In his latest column, Courtland Milloy shared feedback he received from readers on the question of how to handle a child's question about whether to join the military. (The feedback came in response to his March 11 column, "A Worried...
By Washington Post Editors | March 24, 2009; 11:00 PM ET | Comments (5)
Your Child Wants to Join Army: What Do You Say?
It can be a heart-sinking moment. Your child announces a desire to join the military at a time when the U.S. is waging two wars. You honor the sacrifice of America's soldiers. But, as a parent, you’re selfish: Could you...
By Mike McPhate | March 11, 2009; 11:22 AM ET | Comments (27)
A Valentine for a Marine
The table was full at the Japanese steakhouse in Northern Virginia the evening before Valentine’s Day. There were eight semi-strangers: a family of five, a loner and a young couple. During the course of the evening, between trying to catch...
By Gina Acosta | February 17, 2009; 03:11 PM ET | Comments (0)
