In early American history, taverns were a natural hot bed of political activity. Before the internet and social media, a man's "tweet" was slurred …
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On Fieldcraft: How to Thrive
"There are no happy meals in the field." Marine Staff Sergeant Chad Skaggs On Fieldcraft is an interview about how to not only survive but …
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The Largest Amphibious Invasion
"Utah. Omaha. Gold. Juno. Sword." If the words sound like the cadence that a quarterback might shout before a snap, well, that is kind of the …
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Memorial Day 2020: Remembering our Nation’s Veterans
Memorial Day is a time once a year when we make a deliberate effort to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by our nation's Veterans. We salute …
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The Fifth Domain book review
The following is a book review of The Fifth Domain: Defending Our Country, Our Companies, and Ourselves in the Age of Cyber Threats by Richard A. …
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Not Yet Openly at War, But Still Mostly at Peace: An Interview with LtCol Scott Cuomo
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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