In this two-part podcast episode, I spoke with LtCol Scott Cuomo (USMC). He is the author of an article that appeared in the Marine Corps Gazette …
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Call Sign Chaos: How General Mattis turned the ‘good idea fairy’ into CHAOS
There is an unofficial term in the U.S. military (at least in the Marine Corps) for the officer (generally an officer), who says, “I have a great idea …
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How the 9/11 Museum and Memorial Help Us Never Forget
On a warm, sunny September morning in 2019, I walked to the One World Trade Center. During the week, the area around it bustles with activity. The …
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American Patriot: An Interview with Robert Coram
Robert Coram is the author of an excellent biography called American Patriot: The Life and Wars of Colonel Bud Day. Colonel Day is a larger than life …
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Book Review of American Patriot: The Life and Wars of Colonel Bud Day
Honor. Courage. Commitment. These are the core values of the United States Marine Corps. Every Marine learns about them either in bootcamp at Parris …
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4th Generation Warfare Interview
Episode 16 of the Professional Military Education podcast features Lt. Col Gregory Thiele (USMC-Ret.). He co-authored a book called 4th …
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Destined For War Book Review
“It was the rise of Athens and the fear that this instilled in Sparta that made war inevitable.”– Thucydides Is America destined for war with …
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On Desperate Ground: An Interview with Hampton Sides
Hampton Sides is the author of On Desperate Ground: The Marines at The Reservoir, the Korean War's Greatest Battle. The topic is the Battle of the …
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“Retreat! Hell!” On Desperate Ground Book Review
It is hard to read On Desperate Ground, and not gain an immediate appreciation for whatever is happening in your life. The old adage things can always …
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When Ike ghosted his wife…
In a letter dated June 5, 1944, Supreme Allied Commander, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, wrote a touching letter to his wife. He advises her not to …
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