We're so used to using military terminology in civilian speech that we forget those terms might mean something very specific.

I like the ethos of the military and the idea of joining an institution in which, at the very least, everyone who signs up believes in something.

The First Battle of Fallujah was called off in part because of the intensity of non-U.S. media coverage of civilian casualties from outlets like Al Jazeera.

Responsibility and accountability is a big part of being in the military.

One thing I've always liked about the military is there's a certain amount of pragmatism.

It's a professional military. You sign up and agree to allow your countrymen to use your life as they see fit for the next four years. And I think we all should have a greater role in ensuring that we use those lives wisely.