National Guard unit patches absolutely rule.

Let’s talk future of defense💥

I’m all ears Axios.

Hit me: colin(dot)demarest(at)axios(dot)com.

My boy Colin making big moves 🥹

And we’re live. Check out my first story for Army Times.

armytimes.com/news/your-army…

🚨 WE’RE HEADED TO A VOTE! 🚨

Today, ballots will be sent out to reporters and editors. Our newsroom is eager to vote “YES” for a seat at the table. See our statement below:

Whew, this is quite the get from Jim LaPorta. I chased this story in January 2023 and couldn’t land it because nobody was willing to agree with me that Nehls’ CIB was awarded in administrative error. Looks like things changed…and the badge was revoked.

Just wanted to add a quick piece I think goes nicely, where Davis Winkie detailed The Stars Born on Highway 8

The Operations Room - Battle Map Animations series on OIF invasion has been great so far.

armytimes.com/news/your-army…

The U.S. Army will no longer allow military commanders to decide on their own whether soldiers accused of certain serious crimes can leave the service rath armytimes.com/news/your-army…

NEW: U.S. Army Soldiers Charged With Violent Crimes to Face More Scrutiny Under New Regulation propublica.org/article/us-arm… by Vianna Davila Lexi Churchill Davis Winkie w/ Texas Tribune Military Times

(And the required test roll mirror selfie.)

The Capitol Dome and Tidal Basin, captured on 35mm Kodak Gold 200.

Photos by Colin Demarest.