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  • How Would George Washington Approach the Russia-Ukraine War

    February 21, 2023 By PMEComplete

    Washington, the Realist George Washington understood that nations like men act in their self-interest. His understanding of human nature developed … Read More... about How Would George Washington Approach the Russia-Ukraine War

    Sign on the dotted line

    The Crisis of Military Recruiting

    October 21, 2022 By PMEComplete

    The Past Crisis of Military Recruiting The year was 1776. George Washington’s Army was on the run. The British defeated the Continentals at Brooklyn. … Read More... about The Crisis of Military Recruiting

    War in Ukraine

    Causes of War, Peace, and Deterrence

    March 2, 2022 By PMEComplete

    In a classic military history book called The Causes of War by Geoffrey Blainey, there is a chapter titled “Aims and Arms.” The chapter contains a … Read More... about Causes of War, Peace, and Deterrence

    The Marine Corps Celebrates 245 Years

    The Marine Corps Celebrates 245 Years

    November 10, 2020 By PMEComplete

    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 … Read More... about The Marine Corps Celebrates 245 Years

    The Largest Amphibious Invasion

    June 6, 2020 By PMEComplete

    "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 … Read More... about The Largest Amphibious Invasion

    Memorial Day 2020: Remembering our Nation’s Veterans

    May 25, 2020 By PMEComplete

    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 … Read More... about Memorial Day 2020: Remembering our Nation’s Veterans

    How the 9/11 Museum and Memorial Help Us Never Forget

    September 11, 2019 By PMEComplete

    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 … Read More... about How the 9/11 Museum and Memorial Help Us Never Forget

    When Ike ghosted his wife…

    June 6, 2019 By PMEComplete

    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 … Read More... about When Ike ghosted his wife…

    Bald Eagle

    A better way to thank our veterans

    May 27, 2019 By PMEComplete

    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 … Read More... about A better way to thank our veterans

    President Trump Announces Meeting with Kim

    March 10, 2018 By PMEComplete

    President Trump announced his intention to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un in May. This decision defies diplomatic precedent. It's not … Read More... about President Trump Announces Meeting with Kim

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