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The Heroes Among Us

Carlo D'Este | Published: January 04, 2013 at 11:15 am

This month author and historian Carlo D’Este describes his feelings about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting while highlighting the bravery of some of the victims.

General H. Norman Schwarzkopf – In Memoriam

Gerald D. Swick | Published: December 28, 2012 at 5:27 pm

A lifetime of military and cultural training prepared General H. Norman Schwarzkopf to achieve one of history’s most astonishing victories: a tribute upon his death.

China Marine: A Photo Essay

Damien Cregeau | Published: December 14, 2012 at 12:20 pm

Damien Cregeau shares this photo essay documenting the experiences of his grandfather, Stephen Vitka, who was a China Marine in the early 20th century.

Tactics 101 079 – Adaptation in War

Rick Baillergeon and John Sutherland | Published: December 13, 2012 at 5:25 pm

Tactics 101, the continuing monthly series, looks at adaptation in war, including historic examples, tried-and-true adaptations, and, not least, recognizing success or failure.

Special Report From Afghanistan: The Future of the War in Afghanistan

Pat Proctor | Published: December 11, 2012 at 3:08 pm

In his latest special report from Afghanistan, Army Lt. Col. Pat Proctor reports on the ongoing battle both in Afghanistan and the Pentagon over who will run the war after 2015.

B-52s Over Hanoi: 40th Anniversary of Operation Linebacker II

Hans Johnson | Published: December 09, 2012 at 6:51 pm

In December 1972, President Richard Nixon initiated Operation Linebacker II, a series of B-52 strikes against Hanoi and Haiphong, in an attempt to bring North Vietnam to the negotiating table and end the Vietnam War.

Historic Istanbul’s Military Sites

Peter Suciu | Published: December 03, 2012 at 2:49 pm

Writer Peter Suciu visits the sites of Istanbul during a recent trip to Turkey.

An Award To An Outstanding Historian

Carlo D'Este | Published: December 01, 2012 at 1:00 pm

Author and historian Carlo D’Este highlights the contributions of Sir Max Hastings — the winner of this year’s Pritzker Military Library Lifetime Achievement Award for Military Writing.

The Sites of Gallipoli Nearly 100 Years After the Battle

Peter Suciu | Published: November 29, 2012 at 6:36 pm

Writer Peter Suciu visits the sites of Gallipoli during a recent trip to Turkey.

The New Cold War – Iran and the West Collide

Hans Johnson | Published: November 15, 2012 at 12:22 am

A new Cold War has begun, this time between the West and Iran. Like the earlier Cold War, this one is marked by assassinations, intelligence-gathering flyovers, and sabotage.

Tactics 101 078 – Lightning Strike: The Combat Raid

Rick Baillergeon and John Sutherland | Published: November 09, 2012 at 5:35 pm

‘The Combat Raid’ is the topic of Tactics 101 078. This installment in the monthly series discusses the planning, preparation, and execution of a raid and looks at some of history’s most famous raids.

Special Report from Afghanistan: A Strategic Threat

Pat Proctor | Published: November 08, 2012 at 12:21 pm

In his latest special report from Afghanistan, Army Lt. Col. Pat Proctor reports on the Tangi Valley — a stubbornly violent insurgent safe-haven connecting Wardak and Logar Provinces.

General George Patton Museum Of Leadership Continues To Transform

Edward Miller | Published: November 05, 2012 at 12:23 pm

An update on the status of the General George Patton Museum of Leadership at Fort Knox, Kentucky

The Endless & Unwinnable War

Carlo D'Este | Published: November 02, 2012 at 2:36 pm

Author and historian Carlo D’Este offers insight into how Afghanistan has now turned into an endless and unwinnable war that seems destined to encompass future generations of Americans.

Tactics 101 077 – The Cover

Rick Baillergeon and John Sutherland | Published: October 10, 2012 at 1:40 pm

The monthly series ‘Tactics 101′ concludes its discussion of security operations by examining the third principle security mission – the covering force.

Special Report from Afghanistan: The Last Offensive

Pat Proctor | Published: October 07, 2012 at 10:20 pm

In his latest special report from Afghanistan, Army Lt.Col. Pat Proctor reports on Task Force Devil (1st Brigade, 82d Airborne Division) fighting the last major offensive of the Afghan war to drive the Taliban out of Ghanzi Province.

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