Search for:
News
Analysis
Military Branches
Opinion
Around the World
Culture
Entertainment
Humor
Mandatory Fun
Military Life
Active Duty
Enlisting
Resources
Veterans
Career Center
Tech & Tactics
Aircraft
Ships
Tactics
Vehicles
Weapons
History
Historical Figures
Past Conflicts
News
Analysis
Military Branches
Opinion
Around the World
Culture
Entertainment
Humor
Mandatory Fun
Military Life
Active Duty
Enlisting
Resources
Veterans
Career Center
Tech & Tactics
Aircraft
Ships
Tactics
Vehicles
Weapons
History
Historical Figures
Past Conflicts
Search for:
More from Tom Ricks
Education
3 Tips On How To Make It Through A Serious History Book
3 Tips On How To Make It Through A Serious History Book
By
Tom Ricks
/
Jan 11 2019
Culture
Friday Dog: Chesty XV, The Marine Corps Bulldog
Friday Dog: Chesty XV, The Marine Corps Bulldog
By
Tom Ricks
/
Jan 11 2019
News
Sir, Put Down Your Narrative And Step Away Slowly
Sir, Put Down Your Narrative And Step Away Slowly
By
Tom Ricks
/
Jan 10 2019
Army
The Qualities The British Army Looks For In Officers Assigned To Advise Foreign Militaries
The Qualities The British Army Looks For In Officers Assigned To Advise Foreign Militaries
By
Tom Ricks
/
Jan 9 2019
News
It’s Time For ‘The Long March’ To Come To A End
It’s Time For ‘The Long March’ To Come To A End
By
Tom Ricks
/
Jan 8 2019
Analysis
Marine Commandant Gen Neller Shows The Right Way To Respond To Criticism From Within
Marine Commandant Gen Neller Shows The Right Way To Respond To Criticism From Within
By
Tom Ricks
/
Jan 8 2019
Around the World
Jim Webb As Trump’s Defense Secretary Would Be A Nightmare For Both
Jim Webb As Trump’s Defense Secretary Would Be A Nightmare For Both
By
Tom Ricks
/
Jan 7 2019
Analysis
What Military Units Can Learn From The Rules And Suggestions Of My Local Animal Shelter
What Military Units Can Learn From The Rules And Suggestions Of My Local Animal Shelter
By
Tom Ricks
/
Jan 4 2019
History
Friday Dog: What Are These World War I Dogs Doing?
Friday Dog: What Are These World War I Dogs Doing?
By
Tom Ricks
/
Jan 4 2019
Army
Why The Infantry Company Is No Larger Than 150, According To A British Soldier
Why The Infantry Company Is No Larger Than 150, According To A British Soldier
By
Tom Ricks
/
Jan 2 2019
News
Ricks: All I Want For Christmas Is A New Secretary Of Defense
Ricks: All I Want For Christmas Is A New Secretary Of Defense
By
Tom Ricks
/
Dec 21 2018
Culture
Why Do So Many Recent Veterans Dislike Police Officers?
Why Do So Many Recent Veterans Dislike Police Officers?
By
Tom Ricks
/
Dec 19 2018
Marine Corps
Why The Best Young Marines Are Fleeing The Corps, In One Damning Quote
Why The Best Young Marines Are Fleeing The Corps, In One Damning Quote
By
Tom Ricks
/
Dec 18 2018
Military Branches
The Most Effective Naval Anti-Ship Weapon Of The Last 75 Years, And Other Fascinating Maritime Facts
The Most Effective Naval Anti-Ship Weapon Of The Last 75 Years, And Other Fascinating Maritime Facts
By
Tom Ricks
/
Dec 13 2018
History
American History Can Be A Pain To Absorb. This Historian’s Work Is Anything But
American History Can Be A Pain To Absorb. This Historian’s Work Is Anything But
By
Tom Ricks
/
Dec 12 2018
Analysis
The 7 Most Alarming Challenges Facing Today’s Marine Corps, According To Its Own Officers
The 7 Most Alarming Challenges Facing Today’s Marine Corps, According To Its Own Officers
By
Tom Ricks
/
Dec 11 2018
News
What Does John Kelly’s Exit from The White House Mean For The Military?
What Does John Kelly’s Exit from The White House Mean For The Military?
By
Tom Ricks
/
Dec 10 2018
Around the World
‘Abuse, Harassment, Intimidation, And Threats’: A New Complaint Details Weird Times At The National Defense University — Again
‘Abuse, Harassment, Intimidation, And Threats’: A New Complaint Details Weird Times At The National Defense University — Again
By
Tom Ricks
/
Dec 10 2018
News
My Family Is At The Center Of My Life, And That’s Alright
My Family Is At The Center Of My Life, And That’s Alright
By
Tom Ricks
/
Dec 6 2018
Culture
An Insurgency Reading List From Max Brooks, Author Of ‘World War Z’
An Insurgency Reading List From Max Brooks, Author Of ‘World War Z’
By
Tom Ricks
/
Dec 4 2018
Military Life
One Place to Find Post-Active Duty Meaning: In The Guard Or Reserves
One Place to Find Post-Active Duty Meaning: In The Guard Or Reserves
By
Tom Ricks
/
Dec 4 2018
News
Why Did I Publish That Column Promoting Hazing And Ass-Chewing?
Why Did I Publish That Column Promoting Hazing And Ass-Chewing?
By
Tom Ricks
/
Dec 4 2018
News
Mattis’ Comments On The Passing Of President George H.W. Bush Are Pure Mattis
Mattis’ Comments On The Passing Of President George H.W. Bush Are Pure Mattis
By
Tom Ricks
/
Dec 3 2018
Military Life
I’ve Got More Meaning Now Than I Did When I Was In The Army. Here’s How
I’ve Got More Meaning Now Than I Did When I Was In The Army. Here’s How
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 30 2018
History
The Animals of War: The Military Rabbits Of World War I
The Animals of War: The Military Rabbits Of World War I
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 30 2018
News
An Ally Graded Trump’s Handling Of China — And The Report Card Is Rough
An Ally Graded Trump’s Handling Of China — And The Report Card Is Rough
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 29 2018
Army
Brit Bits: 6 Pieces Of Advice On Leadership From The UK Army
Brit Bits: 6 Pieces Of Advice On Leadership From The UK Army
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 28 2018
News
What History Can Tell Us About The Current Russia-Ukraine Showdown
What History Can Tell Us About The Current Russia-Ukraine Showdown
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 28 2018
Culture
Photo of the Day: 36 F-35s
Photo of the Day: 36 F-35s
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 28 2018
News
My Job Is Just A Job. It’s My Volunteer Work That Gives Me A Sense Of Meaning
My Job Is Just A Job. It’s My Volunteer Work That Gives Me A Sense Of Meaning
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 27 2018
Culture
Novel Excerpt: 1st Day At The Pentagon, And They’ve ‘Reorganized’ My Job
Novel Excerpt: 1st Day At The Pentagon, And They’ve ‘Reorganized’ My Job
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 26 2018
Military Life
A Firefighting Crew For And Of Veterans
A Firefighting Crew For And Of Veterans
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 26 2018
Culture
CIA Officer William Francis Buckley Deserved A Better Book Than The New ‘Beirut Rules’
CIA Officer William Francis Buckley Deserved A Better Book Than The New ‘Beirut Rules’
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 23 2018
Military Life
After The Military, I Found Meaning In Volunteering — Not In My Job
After The Military, I Found Meaning In Volunteering — Not In My Job
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 23 2018
Military Life
How to Retire a Military Working Dog
How to Retire a Military Working Dog
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 23 2018
History
Manila Massacred: Remembering One of the Pacific War’s Nastiest Battles
Manila Massacred: Remembering One of the Pacific War’s Nastiest Battles
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 21 2018
News
Counter-Point from Captain Greg Hicks, Acting Chief of Navy Information
Counter-Point from Captain Greg Hicks, Acting Chief of Navy Information
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 21 2018
Military Life
A Relief, A Strangling, Possible Graft And Other Mischief: Special Navy Edition
A Relief, A Strangling, Possible Graft And Other Mischief: Special Navy Edition
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 20 2018
Culture
This Marine Found Meaning After The Military By Prosecuting Criminals And Helping Their Victims
This Marine Found Meaning After The Military By Prosecuting Criminals And Helping Their Victims
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 20 2018
Analysis
Let’s Do This: What Military Leaders Can Learn From ‘Leeroy Jenkins!’
Let’s Do This: What Military Leaders Can Learn From ‘Leeroy Jenkins!’
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 19 2018
Culture
Finding Meaning After The Military: Sorting Out My PTSD Led Me To A Ph.D.
Finding Meaning After The Military: Sorting Out My PTSD Led Me To A Ph.D.
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 19 2018
News
Yet Another CENTCOM Chief Rises In The Trump Administration
Yet Another CENTCOM Chief Rises In The Trump Administration
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 16 2018
News
Meaning After The Military Will Find You When You Least Expect It
Meaning After The Military Will Find You When You Least Expect It
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 15 2018
Culture
How To Find Meaning After The Military: Find A Place To Excel Where You Can Help Others
How To Find Meaning After The Military: Find A Place To Excel Where You Can Help Others
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 13 2018
History
5 New Military History Books Worth Reading
5 New Military History Books Worth Reading
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 12 2018
Analysis
The Navy’s Admiral-To-Ship Ratio, Then And Now
The Navy’s Admiral-To-Ship Ratio, Then And Now
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 12 2018
Military Life
How I Found My Tribe After Leaving The Military
How I Found My Tribe After Leaving The Military
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 12 2018
Military Life
I Found The Answer To Life After The Military In Helping Vets And Communities
I Found The Answer To Life After The Military In Helping Vets And Communities
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 9 2018
Military Life
Friday Dog: In the Marines, Even Dogs Must Swim
Friday Dog: In the Marines, Even Dogs Must Swim
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 9 2018
Military Life
Is Trust An Essential Element In Strategy?
Is Trust An Essential Element In Strategy?
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 7 2018
Military Life
Sometimes Finding Meaning After The Military Means Not Looking For It
Sometimes Finding Meaning After The Military Means Not Looking For It
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 7 2018
News
One Path To Meaning After The Military: Find A New Way To Serve
One Path To Meaning After The Military: Find A New Way To Serve
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 6 2018
News
Others May Have Succeeded In Finding Meaning After The Military, But I Haven’t
Others May Have Succeeded In Finding Meaning After The Military, But I Haven’t
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 5 2018
History
2 Powerful Quotes About Civility From An Iraq War Veteran
2 Powerful Quotes About Civility From An Iraq War Veteran
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 2 2018
Military Life
How To Find Meaning After The Military: Grow Your Own Identity
How To Find Meaning After The Military: Grow Your Own Identity
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 2 2018
Culture
Friday Dog: Just Another Day in Baghdad
Friday Dog: Just Another Day in Baghdad
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 2 2018
Jobs
The Trick To Happiness After The Military: Find Another Weird, Underappreciated Job
The Trick To Happiness After The Military: Find Another Weird, Underappreciated Job
By
Tom Ricks
/
Nov 1 2018
Military Life
I Found Meaning After The Military In Many Places, Not Just One
I Found Meaning After The Military In Many Places, Not Just One
By
Tom Ricks
/
Oct 31 2018
News
The Way To Fix The Military Decision-Making Process Is To Fix Your Own Self With More Tough Training
The Way To Fix The Military Decision-Making Process Is To Fix Your Own Self With More Tough Training
By
Tom Ricks
/
Oct 30 2018
Military Life
What Comes After Military Service: Finding Meaning In The Mundane
What Comes After Military Service: Finding Meaning In The Mundane
By
Tom Ricks
/
Oct 30 2018
Military Life
One Secret To Finding Post-Military Work That Means Something: Find Your Niche
One Secret To Finding Post-Military Work That Means Something: Find Your Niche
By
Tom Ricks
/
Oct 29 2018
Culture
Friday Dog: Scrappy the Ace
Friday Dog: Scrappy the Ace
By
Tom Ricks
/
Oct 26 2018
Culture
A New Long March Contest: How Did You Find Work With Meaning After The Military?
A New Long March Contest: How Did You Find Work With Meaning After The Military?
By
Tom Ricks
/
Oct 24 2018
News
Does ‘Mission Command’ Just Give Higher Leaders One More Hiding Place?
Does ‘Mission Command’ Just Give Higher Leaders One More Hiding Place?
By
Tom Ricks
/
Oct 24 2018
1
2
3
4
5