Atlantic Unbound Archive

Brian Mockenhaupt

Recent articles by Brian Mockenhaupt

October 2009

The Doctor’s War

Civilians face harsh choices at Army field hospitals.

March 2009

Tragic Heroes

What today’s veterans can learn from tales of the Trojan War.

January 22, 2009

A Car for the Everyday Man

A Chinese car maker promising affordable, gas-free driving stakes its claim at the Detroit Auto Show. But it still has something to learn about presentation.

October 27, 2008

Stop Payment

Why did Congress cut back on its plan to give soldiers additional compensation in recognition of their extended service under stop-loss?

September 4, 2008

Military Resistance at the RNC

Former infantryman Brian Mockenhaupt reports from the Twin Cities where Iraq Veterans Against the War are holding their own convention.

June 2007

The Army We Have

To fight today’s wars with an all-volunteer force, the U.S. Army needs more quick-thinking, strong, highly disciplined soldiers. But creating warriors out of the softest, least-willing populace in generations has required sweeping changes in basic training.