The March 24-27 exercise saw aviators practice fifth generation fighting in 17 simulated combat missions comprising advanced warfighting scenarios. Read more from my story featured in Defense News.
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Why It Is Time To Revive DEA’s FAST Program
March 28, 2025
Read my new analysis & opinion piece in Military Times, in which I discuss drug trafficking as irregular warfare – and solutions.
Although it’s been called unusual for Navy destroyers to deploy in this role, it is not without precedent. What is noteworthy about recent developments is not that Navy warships are being used for drug interdiction missions or to counteract transnational crime, but the speed and concentration with which they are being deployed to this area. […]
How Special Forces Can Take On Drug Cartels
February 8, 2025
Read my commentary in Military Times about DEA’s FAST program and the Pentagon.
New Book on the Horizon!
December 19, 2024
A preview of my new book debuting in early 2025. Preparing to launch!
Logistics in Warfare
November 12, 2024
Logistics can prove critical to the success or failure of operations.
Honoring the Silent Fighters
October 26, 2024
These 10 heroes sacrificed their lives in the service of our country on October 26, 2009. May all who read this revere their memory.
Experiencing History Beyond Museums
October 22, 2024
Sometimes truly compelling stories can be found by having adventures. Germany provides a good case study.
The Battle of the Bulge: 80th Anniversary
October 13, 2024
The battle provides a fascinating study of generalship.
A military history assessment of the success of the FAST program in the Middle East.