Novel Twitter alternative...from Oct. 19, 1872, Scientific American

My fav Article V memory was Rumsfeld opposing any mention of it in NATO's post-9/11 statement. He relented only once assured it was for PR, and wouldn't constrain the US military in any way.

-Number of slot machines on American military bases overseas: 3,141 -Estimated revenue these generate annually for the Department of Defense: $100,000,000 (Harper's Index, Dec. 2022)

Wonderful thread on how leaders can appreciate, and learn from, otherwise-hidden org vulnerabilities.

"Without education, we are in a horrible and deadly danger of taking educated people seriously." --G.K. Chesterton, 1906

I have a pretty big world's-greatest-threat hyperbole pile, and this from Pompeo might beat them all.

CENTCOM: US forces to conduct operational exercises in Syria. Who knew 8+ yrs ago, Syria would become DoD's latest training range. bit.ly/3VkZmxs

Being asked constantly when you will finish. Also knowledge

Absolutely shattered to learn of the passing of Raymond Pritchett , who was a huge contributor to the public conversation on maritime affairs.

France-Morocco semi would be a next-level colonial revenge match.

Kane did a Baggio

Anything that brings precision, learning, accountability, to thinking and planning for the future is positive.