Racism in America presents a significant challenge to national unity. Particularly now — as the US population becomes more polarized — leaders must take action to address our declining social cohesion. One solution is to expand national service opportunities and encourage all young Americans to take part. Large-scale service could prove instrumental in both dismantling prejudice and rebuilding a national identity.

Cultivating acceptance and tolerance throughout the American population requires a long-term plan. After all, the social and political polarization we see today did not appear overnight. This was a gradual process that began with the rise of identity politics…

Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not represent an official position of the US Army, DoD, or the US government.

Bad actors are tearing our country apart. And no, I am not referring to the Hollywood actors that feel the need to politicize everything (though they certainly play a role). Enemies of America, foreign and domestic, are working behind the scenes to undermine the US government. How do I know? As a Green Beret I was trained to do the exact same thing to our nation’s geopolitical adversaries.

Green Berets are proficient at identifying and exploiting the internal…