#40: The GI

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“Bill, I love you. Now come out into the light.”

Gender War Hits Front Lines

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Pentagon green lights women to serve in combat roles.

The Human Cost of War

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For Soldier Disfigured in War, a Way to Return to the World

What Is a “Good” Man?

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This is a project not a destination, for us collectively and for each one of us personally.

Do You Have a Drone Yet?

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Are personal drones a good thing? I’m not sure but they are coming.

The Army Vet Who Pisses His Pants at the Sight of a Needle

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Jamie Reidy’s fear of needles is getting better, but he’s still taking it a step at a time.

A Piece of Shrapnel, A Purple Heart

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As part of Gaby Dunn’s ’100 interviews’ project, she wanted to talk to someone who was awarded a Purple Heart. Here’s the story of Brian Scott.

The 10 at 10

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The NBA is locked out, Tracy Morgan is killing comedy, and Happy Canada Day?

Committing to Being Dead

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Matt Thompson had given up any possibility of coming home from Iraq—but he returned safely. Now, over a year later, he still can’t shake the urge to go back.

How to Be a Marine When Your Comrades Are Gay

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Marines must complete training before DADT is officially repealed.

Deuce Mania: Jumpers in the Door and Other Army Stories

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John Oliver, who as a kid was terrified of public bathrooms, served in the 82nd Airborne Division during Desert Storm. The Army, he learned, is no place for the toilet-shy.

I Had a Dream

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What do our hopes teach our kids about their own futures?

A Report from Iraq: It Could Be Worse

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Good Men Project Magazine contributor Newman McKay addresses some common misconceptions about Army life.

An Intellectual at War

Ever wonder how really smart guys end up in the Army? Check out this five-part series, “War and the City,” by Iraq war veteran Roy Scranton in the New York Times. It’s a fascinating chronicle of Scranton’s path, “from youth to soldier to civilian writer.”

Singing Soldiers

American soldiers aren’t just fighting wars. They’re breaking into song—and staying “relevant” back home in the process.

The Man Who Ended McChrystal

Michael Hastings was a great journalist even before bringing down the general.