Estimative Language, Then and Now [2], written 2 days ago, Of the many reasons I have a soft spot for the intelligence community, one is this: imagine how hard it is to produce a document that is both precise and readable. That’s the same challenge I face on the blog, but the IC can’t incl...

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A collection of tributes, thoughts and rants.

I’m a former Air Force Brat married to an Air Force member. Andy and I have been married since shortly after graduating from college and have moved 3 times already through various training bases to our current assignment in Louisiana.

Commentary on military matters, geo-politics, terrorism, and more.

WELCOME BACK, written 1 month ago, New article in the September issue of Esquire magazine. Welcome Back page 172http://cbftw.blogspot.com

Perspectives from an Army Recruiter.

Tactics 101 032 - Obstacle Emplacement, written 2 days ago, The different types of battlefield emplacements and how to use them is the focus of this installment of the continuing series Tactics 101 on Armchair General.

Civil Discourse, written 1 week ago, Going through the recent election season (phew, am I glad that is over!) I became aware of this disconnect and wanted to have a discussion of sorts on my blog. This is how I see things: I see the government as a servant to the people: it is not there to tell us ...

A former soldier's daily experiences while living and fighting in Iraq.

Memories, and life, after Iraq. Certain names have been changed to protect the guilty. Some readers may find what I have written here to be disturbing or 'offensive"" The truth sometimes affects people that way.

On Standby, written 1 week ago, AWAC will stay up mainly for historical purposes. I'll post big news, such as Hamid's final approval for immigration or my retirment. I'm still waiting to hear Stop Loss is being implemented and my retirement is on hold. No, don't...

Bizarro World Economic Incentives, written 2 weeks ago, I guess we could see this train coming down the tracks, but the new economic rules continue to amaze me.... - Fail miserably and catastrophically, and the government will reward you will Billions of dollars that you *did not* earn - Succeed fa...

Ranked 89,866 - There's only one way ... UP!, written 3 days ago, It's now officially published AND purchased! The MOST UNIQUE CALENDAR FOR 2009! The first sales happened one day after it was released to the public. Since 2000, I've been blessed to be able to photograph and capture in photograph...

Investigative consultant and freelance writer Douglas Farah blogs on national security issues.

Unabashed Patriot in a fit of a midlife crisis joins the Army National Guard and becomes a Recruiter.

Toby Nunn writes about the army, Iraq, and Kuwait.

Overheard..., written 1 month ago, Wife: "what are we watching?" Me: "Clear & Present Danger." Wife: "Is that the one where he's a fugitive?" Me: "No, that's The Fugitive."

Iraq's Costly Success, written 1 day ago, By Michael Gerson WASHINGTON -- A war that once seemed likely to end in a panic of helicopters fleeing the American embassy now seems destined to conclude as the result of a parliamentary process. A landmark status of forces agreement (SOFA) -- requiring the...

Gulf War illness is real, report finds Mon Nov 17,..., written 3 days ago, Gulf War illness is real, report finds Mon Nov 17, 2008 5:35pm EST By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A report released on Monday concluded that Gulf War syndrome is a legitimate illness suffered by more than 175,00...