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Trump hires a third general, raising concerns about heavy military influenceca
President-elect Donald Trump has selected retired Marine Gen. John F. Kelly as secretary of homeland security, officials familiar with the decision said Wednesday, recruiting ...
By Phillip Carter
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Exxon CEO Now a Contender for Donald Trump’s Secretary of State
President-elect Donald Trump is widening the circle of candidates for secretary of state and will interview more prospects this week, transition officials said, a sign that af...
By Phillip Carter
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To keep promises to veterans, Trump taps Koch-backed group
President-elect Trump is leaning on a once-obscure group backed by conservative billionaires Charles and David Koch as he seeks to make good on a campaign promise to overhaul ...
By Phillip Carter
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Trump loves the sheen of the brass, but generals come with some fixed views
On the campaign trail he complained that they had been “reduced to rubble.” At other moments he suggested that he might have to fire them all. Now that Donald Trump is presid...
By Phillip Carter
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After 15 years of war, America's military has about had it with 'nation building'
Senior fellow Phil Carter explains the reasons for skepticism surrounding the idea of nation building in the U.S. military in The Military Times....
By Phillip Carter
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Veterans Groups Split Over Trump’s Fundraising
A report from senior fellow Phillip Carter and Bacevich fellow Katherine Kidder provide information on veterans' nonprofit organization income in Foreign Policy magazine....
By Katherine Kidder & Phillip Carter
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A defense/veterans wish list for the State of the Union
Phillip Carter, director of the Military, Veterans, and Society Program, discussed President Obama's omission of VA health reform in the 2016 State of the Union address....
By Phillip Carter
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U.S. Lauds Iraqi Forces for Gains Against Islamic State in Ramadi
In the Wall Street Journal, Phillip Carter, senior fellow and director of the Military, Veterans, and Society Program, discusses ISIS in Ramadi....
By Phillip Carter
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Are We Ready For The Decline Of Veteran And Military Nonprofits?
Senior Fellow, Counsel and Director of the Military, Veterans, and Society Program Phillip Carter, and Bacevich Fellow Katherine Kidder are mentioned in regards to their repor...
By Katherine Kidder & Phillip Carter
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High veteran unemployment appears to be in the past, but the push for more hires continues
Senior Fellow Phillip Carter discusses the value of promoting veterans in the workforce in The Los Angeles Times....
By Phillip Carter
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Western Pennsylvania foundations to help veterans utilize skills
Senior Fellow, Counsel and Director of the Military, Veterans, and Society Program Phillip Carter examines the relationship between the VA and veterans in The Pittsburgh Tribu...
By Phillip Carter
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VA looks to revamp private care for veterans in ambitious plan
Senior Fellow Phillip Carter examines private care services for veterans in The Washington Post....
By Phillip Carter
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How satisfied with services are Pittsburgh-area veterans?
Senior Fellow, Counsel and Director of the Military, Veterans, and Society Program Phillip Carter discusses his study on services available to veterans in The Pittsburgh Post-...
By Phillip Carter
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Obama's counterterrorism chief takes fresh stab at closing Guantanamo
Senior Fellow, Counsel and Director of the Military, Veterans, and Society Program Phillip Carter discusses new efforts to close Guantanamo Bay in Reuters....
By Phillip Carter
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Veteran Jobs Mission: New Name, New Goal for Hiring One Million U.S. Military Veterans
Senior Fellow, Counsel and Director of the Military, Veterans, and Society Program Phillip Carter discusses the work of the Veterans Jobs Mission in Market Watch....
By Phillip Carter
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Obama to nominate first openly gay service secretary to lead the Army
Senior Fellow, Counsel and Director of the Military, Veterans, and Society Program Phillip Carter discusses the significance of President Obama nominating the first openly gay...
By Phillip Carter
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Ben Bernanke: Being In the Military Won't Actually Help You in the Real World
Senior Fellow, Counsel and Director of the Military, Veterans, and Society Program Phillip Carter examines employment rates for veterans in the private sector in Foreign Polic...
By Phillip Carter
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Newspaper raises questions about Graham's service in Air Force Reserve
Senior Fellow, Counsel and Director of the Military, Veterans, and Society Program Phillip Carter examines Sen. Lindsey Graham's military record and reputation in USA Today....
By Phillip Carter
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Critics warn of $11 billion Pentagon health records fiasco
Senior Fellow, Counsel and Director of the Military, Veterans and Society Program Phillip Carter examines the VA and Department of Defense health records systems in Politico....
By Phillip Carter
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U.S. Military and Civilians are Increasingly Divided
Military, Veterans, and Society Program Director Phillip Carter weighs in on the increasing divide between civilians and the U.S. military....
By Phillip Carter