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General James Mattis (USMC-Ret.)

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  • America's rise and fall among nations

    America’s Rise and Fall among Nations: Book Review

    October 28, 2022 By PMEComplete

    What would John Quincy Adams do? In September 2021, America lost a great mind. In a world of conformity on both the left and right, Angelo … Read More... about America’s Rise and Fall among Nations: Book Review

    Stalin's War

    Stalin’s War Book Review

    August 20, 2022 By PMEComplete

    Stalin's War: A New History of World War II By Sean McMeekin Great history books are revelatory. This characteristic makes them hard to put down. … Read More... about Stalin’s War Book Review

    The Chinese Invasion Threat Book Review

    January 23, 2021 By PMEComplete

    Name the only European country that has formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan? That is a good nugget of trivia. Perhaps when bars re-open and people … Read More... about The Chinese Invasion Threat Book Review

    The Fifth Domain book review

    January 20, 2020 By PMEComplete

    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. … Read More... about The Fifth Domain book review

    Call Sign Chaos

    Call Sign Chaos: How General Mattis turned the ‘good idea fairy’ into CHAOS

    September 16, 2019 By PMEComplete

    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 … Read More... about Call Sign Chaos: How General Mattis turned the ‘good idea fairy’ into CHAOS

    Book Review of American Patriot: The Life and Wars of Colonel Bud Day

    August 18, 2019 By PMEComplete

    Honor. Courage. Commitment. These are the core values of the United States Marine Corps. Every Marine learns about them either in bootcamp at Parris … Read More... about Book Review of American Patriot: The Life and Wars of Colonel Bud Day

    Destined For War

    Destined For War Book Review

    July 10, 2019 By PMEComplete

    “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 … Read More... about Destined For War Book Review

    “Retreat! Hell!” On Desperate Ground Book Review

    June 9, 2019 By PMEComplete

    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 … Read More... about “Retreat! Hell!” On Desperate Ground Book Review

    Power of Habit

    Wake Up Early, Eat, Exercise: It’s The Power of Habit

    May 1, 2018 By PMEComplete

    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 … Read More... about Wake Up Early, Eat, Exercise: It’s The Power of Habit

    Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

    Extreme Ownership: The Perfect Mindset for Successful Leadership

    April 28, 2018 By PMEComplete

    How do Navy Seals lead and win? Jocko Willink and Leif Babin explain in their book, Extreme Ownership. The authors are former Navy SEALS and combat … Read More... about Extreme Ownership: The Perfect Mindset for Successful Leadership

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