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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A better way to thank our veterans
Memorial Day. People know it as the unofficial start of summer. The weather is warmer and it seems everyone flocks to beaches, lakes, and other …
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Lying to Ourselves: An Interview with Dr. Leonard Wong
My guest is Dr. Leonard Wong, a research professor at the U.S. Army War College’s Strategic Studies Institute. In February 2015, he co-authored a …
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Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging with Sebastian Junger
Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging What is a tribe? What is tribalism? When you think of great moments in your life, did they involve other people? …
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Wake Up Early, Eat, Exercise: It’s The Power of Habit
It's 5 am and an alarm is buzzing in your ear. What do you do? Slap the snooze button? Or wake up ready to workout. Most people opt for the snooze …
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