http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/17390/119236?RS_show_page=0

Wow.  The thought that a four-star COIN expert would hand the Taliban an IO (information/influence operations) victory blows my mind.  I don't necessarily disagree with some of what is said, but the forum is wrong.

Or is it?

I refuse to believe he wasn't cognizant of how this ( Read more... )

Perhaps your hands will remember their former strength if you grasp your sword...

I know I've used this quote a number of times in the past but today is the first time that I feel like I've been able to live up to the expectations this phrase instills in me.

This morning began bright and early with an 12 mile road march at 0400 with 45 lbs of gear.  ( Read more... )

Sahlaam Wa’laykum! I hope this finds everyone well and I apologize for my reticence of late. There have been a number of opportunities to write recently yet every time I sat in front of the computer, the words eluded me. How does one summarize the last 90 days as part of the lead element of the Afghanistan surge??? I can’t, at least in any ( Read more... )