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Sep 12
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Observations: The Kill Chain by Christian Brose

Some of the best books are about telling you uncomfortable truths you already know.

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Sep 12
3 min

Observations: The Kill Chain by Christian Brose

Some of the best books are about telling you uncomfortable truths you already know.

Sep 2
5 min

Reflections on Afghanistan

My entire military experience has been defined by either Afghanistan lingering in the background or thrust violently into my...

Apr 10
5 min

The Meaning of "Diversity & Inclusion"

The power of humbly listening to alternative voices and having your blind spots challenged.

Oct 30, 2020
4 min

Practicing Gratitude

When the tough times hit, being grateful for what you have can empower you and help pull you through. On Monday, 26 October, we...

Oct 23, 2020
6 min

The Future of Great Power Competition

The next generation of high-end warfare looks both familiar and different. Many well-meaning military strategists and planners are...

Oct 16, 2020
6 min

Process Over Outcome

What the Military can Learn from the State Department

Oct 9, 2020
3 min

Who's in Your Wolf Pack?

You become who you run with; find the pack that challenges you to grow.

Oct 2, 2020
6 min

Every Airman a Strategist

On 11 September 2001, 19 members of the terrorist network, Al-Qaeda, hijacked four airliners and killed nearly 3,000 people. As a result...

Sep 25, 2020
5 min

Observations: One Bullet Away by Nathaniel Fick

One Bullet Away: the Making of a Marine Officer is a story that many vets have heard, but is a beneficial read for young military leaders...

Sep 18, 2020
4 min

Learning from the Best Worst Solution

When you identify a problem, focus on the solution instead... but be ready for it to be worse than what's already in place.

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