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Why The Best Young Marines Are Fleeing The Corps, In One Damning Quote
Marine Corps

Why The Best Young Marines Are Fleeing The Corps, In One Damning Quote

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Dec 18, 2018

The Most Effective Naval Anti-Ship Weapon Of The Last 75 Years, And Other Fascinating Maritime Facts
Navy

The Most Effective Naval Anti-Ship Weapon Of The Last 75 Years, And Other Fascinating Maritime Facts

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Dec 13, 2018

American History Can Be A Pain To Absorb. This Historian’s Work Is Anything But
News

American History Can Be A Pain To Absorb. This Historian’s Work Is Anything But

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Dec 12, 2018

The 7 Most Alarming Challenges Facing Today’s Marine Corps, According To Its Own Officers
Marine Corps

The 7 Most Alarming Challenges Facing Today’s Marine Corps, According To Its Own Officers

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Dec 11, 2018

What Does John Kelly’s Exit from The White House Mean For The Military?
News

What Does John Kelly’s Exit from The White House Mean For The Military?

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Dec 10, 2018

‘Abuse, Harassment, Intimidation, And Threats’: A New Complaint Details Weird Times At The National Defense University — Again
United States

‘Abuse, Harassment, Intimidation, And Threats’: A New Complaint Details Weird Times At The National Defense University — Again

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Dec 10, 2018

My Family Is At The Center Of My Life, And That’s Alright
News

My Family Is At The Center Of My Life, And That’s Alright

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Dec 6, 2018

An Insurgency Reading List From Max Brooks, Author Of ‘World War Z’
Entertainment

An Insurgency Reading List From Max Brooks, Author Of ‘World War Z’

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Dec 4, 2018

One Place to Find Post-Active Duty Meaning: In The Guard Or Reserves
Military Life

One Place to Find Post-Active Duty Meaning: In The Guard Or Reserves

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Dec 4, 2018

Why Did I Publish That Column Promoting Hazing And Ass-Chewing?
News

Why Did I Publish That Column Promoting Hazing And Ass-Chewing?

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Dec 4, 2018

An Ally Graded Trump’s Handling Of China — And The Report Card Is Rough
News

An Ally Graded Trump’s Handling Of China — And The Report Card Is Rough

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Nov 29, 2018

Brit Bits: 6 Pieces Of Advice On Leadership From The UK Army
Army

Brit Bits: 6 Pieces Of Advice On Leadership From The UK Army

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Nov 28, 2018

Novel Excerpt: 1st Day At The Pentagon, And They’ve ‘Reorganized’ My Job
Culture

Novel Excerpt: 1st Day At The Pentagon, And They’ve ‘Reorganized’ My Job

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Nov 26, 2018

CIA Officer William Francis Buckley Deserved A Better Book Than The New ‘Beirut Rules’
News

CIA Officer William Francis Buckley Deserved A Better Book Than The New ‘Beirut Rules’

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Nov 23, 2018

Manila Massacred: Remembering One of the Pacific War’s Nastiest Battles
News

Manila Massacred: Remembering One of the Pacific War’s Nastiest Battles

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Nov 21, 2018

Counter-Point from Captain Greg Hicks, Acting Chief of Navy Information
News

Counter-Point from Captain Greg Hicks, Acting Chief of Navy Information

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Nov 21, 2018

A Relief, A Strangling, Possible Graft And Other Mischief: Special Navy Edition
Military Life

A Relief, A Strangling, Possible Graft And Other Mischief: Special Navy Edition

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Nov 20, 2018

This Marine Found Meaning After The Military By Prosecuting Criminals And Helping Their Victims
Culture

This Marine Found Meaning After The Military By Prosecuting Criminals And Helping Their Victims

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Nov 20, 2018

Let’s Do This: What Military Leaders Can Learn From ‘Leeroy Jenkins!’
Analysis

Let’s Do This: What Military Leaders Can Learn From ‘Leeroy Jenkins!’

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Nov 19, 2018

Finding Meaning After The Military: Sorting Out My PTSD Led Me To A Ph.D.
Culture

Finding Meaning After The Military: Sorting Out My PTSD Led Me To A Ph.D.

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Nov 19, 2018

Meaning After The Military Will Find You When You Least Expect It
News

Meaning After The Military Will Find You When You Least Expect It

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Nov 15, 2018

Is Trust An Essential Element In Strategy?
Military Life

Is Trust An Essential Element In Strategy?

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Nov 7, 2018

One Path To Meaning After The Military: Find A New Way To Serve
News

One Path To Meaning After The Military: Find A New Way To Serve

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Nov 6, 2018

2 Powerful Quotes About Civility From An Iraq War Veteran
Veterans

2 Powerful Quotes About Civility From An Iraq War Veteran

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Nov 2, 2018

How To Find Meaning After The Military: Grow Your Own Identity
Training

How To Find Meaning After The Military: Grow Your Own Identity

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Nov 2, 2018

The Trick To Happiness After The Military: Find Another Weird, Underappreciated Job
Transition

The Trick To Happiness After The Military: Find Another Weird, Underappreciated Job

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Nov 1, 2018

I Found Meaning After The Military In Many Places, Not Just One
News

I Found Meaning After The Military In Many Places, Not Just One

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Oct 31, 2018

The Way To Fix The Military Decision-Making Process Is To Fix Your Own Self With More Tough Training
Training

The Way To Fix The Military Decision-Making Process Is To Fix Your Own Self With More Tough Training

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Oct 30, 2018

What Comes After Military Service: Finding Meaning In The Mundane
Military Life

What Comes After Military Service: Finding Meaning In The Mundane

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Oct 30, 2018

One Secret To Finding Post-Military Work That Means Something: Find Your Niche
Military Life

One Secret To Finding Post-Military Work That Means Something: Find Your Niche

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Oct 29, 2018

The Disturbing Meaning Of Kanye West’s Visit To The White House
United States

The Disturbing Meaning Of Kanye West’s Visit To The White House

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Oct 15, 2018

Why I Never Liked Those Videos Of Deployed Soldiers Surprising Their Kids At School
Army

Why I Never Liked Those Videos Of Deployed Soldiers Surprising Their Kids At School

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Oct 15, 2018

Hey, There Already *Is* A Rough Guide to Working With The US Military!
News

Hey, There Already *Is* A Rough Guide to Working With The US Military!

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Oct 8, 2018

Mattis Chats With An Iraqi Who Wanted To Kill Him — And Who Also Wants A Visa
Marine Corps

Mattis Chats With An Iraqi Who Wanted To Kill Him — And Who Also Wants A Visa

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Sep 27, 2018

Why Trump Really Doesn’t Want To Know Who Wrote That Anonymous Op-Ed
United States

Why Trump Really Doesn’t Want To Know Who Wrote That Anonymous Op-Ed

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Sep 12, 2018

What Happens When Military Leaders Call For Dissent? Considering McRaven And Goldfein
News

What Happens When Military Leaders Call For Dissent? Considering McRaven And Goldfein

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Sep 11, 2018

Why Are So Many O-6s Behaving So Badly? And Other Military Mischief
News

Why Are So Many O-6s Behaving So Badly? And Other Military Mischief

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Sep 10, 2018

That Time The Red Army Lost 9,000 Tanks In 2 Months, And Other Military History Facts We Didn’t Know
History

That Time The Red Army Lost 9,000 Tanks In 2 Months, And Other Military History Facts We Didn’t Know

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Sep 7, 2018

6 Alarming Passages From Bob Woodward’s Account Of Mattis Vs. Trump
United States

6 Alarming Passages From Bob Woodward’s Account Of Mattis Vs. Trump

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Sep 4, 2018

The Civil War’s Latest Casualty: This Reenactor Who Shot Himself With A Minie Ball
United States

The Civil War’s Latest Casualty: This Reenactor Who Shot Himself With A Minie Ball

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 29, 2018

The Twilight Of The Trump Generals
Military Life

The Twilight Of The Trump Generals

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 28, 2018

2 Old Army Reformers Advise, ‘Don’t Do It’—But Offer Advice In Case You Insist
Army

2 Old Army Reformers Advise, ‘Don’t Do It’—But Offer Advice In Case You Insist

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 27, 2018

John McCain: 6 Appreciations
News

John McCain: 6 Appreciations

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 26, 2018

The 20 Military Phrases Civilians Should Never, Ever Use
News

The 20 Military Phrases Civilians Should Never, Ever Use

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 24, 2018

An Officer Reflects On Escorting Home The Body Of One Of His Marines
Marine Corps

An Officer Reflects On Escorting Home The Body Of One Of His Marines

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 22, 2018

What Is The US Military’s Oldest Piece Of Gear?
Tactics

What Is The US Military’s Oldest Piece Of Gear?

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 21, 2018

Want To Write For ‘The Long March’? We Want To Hear From You
United States

Want To Write For ‘The Long March’? We Want To Hear From You

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 15, 2018

The US Tradition Of Civilian Control Of The Military Started Here
News

The US Tradition Of Civilian Control Of The Military Started Here

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 13, 2018

Are Honor Flights Actually About Making Us Feel Better?
News

Are Honor Flights Actually About Making Us Feel Better?

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 13, 2018

Why I’ve Been Stewing About Veteran Suicide This Week
Culture

Why I’ve Been Stewing About Veteran Suicide This Week

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 10, 2018

Military Rhymes: A Collection Of The Phrases That Capture Part Of A Culture
News

Military Rhymes: A Collection Of The Phrases That Capture Part Of A Culture

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 9, 2018

The Most Overused (And Annoying) Military Phrases Ever
News

The Most Overused (And Annoying) Military Phrases Ever

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 9, 2018

An Interview With The Comic Mastermind Behind ‘Terminal Lance’
Entertainment

An Interview With The Comic Mastermind Behind ‘Terminal Lance’

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 7, 2018

22 Lines Of Military Jargon That Only Service Members And Veterans Will Understand
Veterans

22 Lines Of Military Jargon That Only Service Members And Veterans Will Understand

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 3, 2018

How A Defense Secretary Works: Inside The Turbulent Mind Of Donald Rumsfeld
News

How A Defense Secretary Works: Inside The Turbulent Mind Of Donald Rumsfeld

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 2, 2018

The Pentagon Condemns The State Of US Professional Military Education
United States

The Pentagon Condemns The State Of US Professional Military Education

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 2, 2018

The Future Of Information Warfare Is Here — And The Russians Are Already Doing It
Russia

The Future Of Information Warfare Is Here — And The Russians Are Already Doing It

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jul 31, 2018

How Good Is The Army At Training Strategic Leaders? Not Very, Apparently
Army

How Good Is The Army At Training Strategic Leaders? Not Very, Apparently

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jul 23, 2018

As Kelly Eyes The Door, A Look Back At Him And Mattis Firing A Colonel In The Iraq War
Marine Corps

As Kelly Eyes The Door, A Look Back At Him And Mattis Firing A Colonel In The Iraq War

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jul 3, 2018

Trump Puts Crimea On The Table Amid A Veiled Threat To Abandon Germany
News

Trump Puts Crimea On The Table Amid A Veiled Threat To Abandon Germany

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jul 2, 2018

Is Trump Out To Dismantle NATO?
Military Life

Is Trump Out To Dismantle NATO?

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jun 29, 2018

Inside A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Mission Against ISIS In Libya
Air Force

Inside A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Mission Against ISIS In Libya

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jun 25, 2018

A Word Of Caution On Applauding Governors Who Withdraw Their National Guard Contingents From The Border
Culture

A Word Of Caution On Applauding Governors Who Withdraw Their National Guard Contingents From The Border

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jun 21, 2018

Socrates the Military Analyst? What He Thought Made an Effective General
Analysis

Socrates the Military Analyst? What He Thought Made an Effective General

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jun 19, 2018