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Retying the Gordian Knot: US Special Operations Command as a service
The relationship between USSOCOM and the services has never been better, closer or more mutually beneficial than it is today, says the author of this commentary.
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Affected, not defeated: Injured veterans strive for success amid pandemic
The Wounded Warrior Project's annual survey of its members shows there's still a need for veterans care during a pandemic, But there have also been successes in the last year, says the author of this commentary.
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Book excerpt: ‘The Spymaster of Baghdad’
“The Spymaster of Baghdad: A True Story of Bravery, Family, and Patriotism in the Battle against ISIS” is the dramatic yet intimate account of how a covert Iraqi intelligence unit called “the Falcons” came together against all odds to defeat ISIS.
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Who will lead the world in artificial intelligence?
National security threats and opportunities posed by AI should be a catalyst for changes to defense requirements and resourcing processes, the authors argue.
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An information operations branch designed for the 21st century
There should be a fully resourced information operations branch dedicated to grooming personnel who have a comprehensive understanding of how to shape the information environment, says the author of this commentary.
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Book excerpt: ‘The Saint I Ain’t: Stories from Sycamore Street’
“The Saint I Ain’t: Stories from Sycamore Street” by Air Force veteran and film composer Bobby Johnston, is an inflammatory coming of age elegy chronicled through short stories set in 1970s Rust Belt America.
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Military families on advisory boards would be a force multiplier for DoD policies
Every advisory board from the secretary down to the installation should have seats designated specifically for military family members, says the author of this commentary.
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Esper’s end-around on Trump harmed civil-military relations
Further politicization of appointments could lead to a Pentagon that games appointments in the fourth year of an administration or selects separate slates of general officers according to the anticipated preferences of the winning candidate.
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Book excerpt: ‘Till Victory: The Second World War By Those Who Were There’
The poignant letters and diaries collected for "Till Victory" reveal the hopes, doubts and fears of about 50 Allied troops during World War II. In this excerpt, we learn about Leo Brown of the 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division.
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A seat at the table
The quality of education directly impacts military readiness, something special education families know all too well, says the author of this commentary.
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Book excerpt: ‘The West’s War Against Islamic State: Operation Inherent Resolve in Syria and Iraq’
“The West’s War Against Islamic State” offers the first history of Operation Inherent Resolve and the West’s war against ISIS, from its inception in 2014 to the fall of Raqqa in 2017.
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To counter extremism, focus on causes, not merely symptoms
As the military stands down to self-examine in the wake of an insurgency that threatened democracy, the Defense Department must do more than punish criminal behavior, says the author of this commentary.
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Book excerpt: ‘Staying Alive: Surviving Abuse, Fighting a War, and Beating Cancer – My First Twenty-Five Years’
In "Staying Alive," James Curry takes an unflinching look at his life impacted by domestic violence, savage combat, death, homelessness, isolation, betrayal, homophobia and illness, and how these life-altering experiences led him to happiness, success, and ultimately, love.
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Spider silk research: From bone regeneration to bulletproof vests
A project funded by the Office of Naval Research Global and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research will provide critical knowledge to accelerate the development of silk-based materials far beyond what is currently possible, says the author of this commentary.
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Transforming Command and Control — A Strategic Imperative for the Warfighter
Ultimately, investing in these efforts today will advance our ability to operate across all domains at speed — accelerating the “kill chain” and preserving our decision advantage.
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