Common Defense was founded in 2025 as a voice for the military community and continues to serve that community with accurate reporting and great storytelling to this day.
Our mission is to inform, inspire, and entertain service members and veterans as one of the most trusted sources for military news and culture.
Common Defense is an editorially independent news publication and maintains high standards for all stories published on CommonDef.com — our readers deserve nothing less. Decisions about what we cover are determined solely by the editorial team.
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Original reporting is our hallmark, but in instances where we cite outside reporting, we do our best to independently verify that information. Due to the nature of our reporting, which often involves government employees and sensitive national security issues, we may occasionally use anonymous sources. All anonymous sources are vetted and approved by the editor-in-chief as necessary for the story.
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