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U.S. Air Force culture needs a reboot
Too many of today’s operators think of themselves as passive helpers, not innovative war-winners.
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The Space Force needs a brand-new culture of its own
It doesn’t do organized violence—and shouldn’t pretend that it does.
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Civilians Will Choose the Marine Corps’ Future—and Soon
And they will do it by selecting the next commandant and other four- and three-star generals.
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More Military Education Should Be Like the ‘Strategic Thinkers Program’
PME schools should move beyond a minimal standard toward the demanding education students deserve.
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The Space Force Isn’t a Military Service
Unlike its sister branches, it doesn’t deal in violence. It needs a different model.
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Should We Care About That Letter?
Retired generals and admirals are, first and foremost, retirees.
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How to Teach Troops about the Constitution
We can’t assume they know enough about what they’re swearing to support and defend.
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Do ‘Guardian Forces’ Belong in the Military?
More and more national security workers in and out of uniform never get close to combat. It's time to rethink their place in the system.
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A Funny Thing Happened When These Military Officers and Academics Got Together
The officers were intimidated by the fancy degrees and four-star friends. The scholars were intimidated by the uniforms, medals and deployments. Here’s how they learned to trust each other.
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