Its not just for parachute troops Much has been made of the recent decision to re-activate the 11th Airborne Division in Alaska. However, one central question remains — what to do with the Stryker brigade at Fort Wainwright. Because the 20-ton wheeled vehicles are less than ideal in an arctic operating environment, that brigade will likely revert…
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It’s Time to Ditch Huntington
Civ-Mil Relations for the Modern Age Samuel Huntington’s 1957 classic The Soldier and the State has guided military thought on civil-military relations for over half a century. Controversial in its time, his ideas continue to shape officers today. Is it any wonder the US military has been unsuccessful in long-term counterinsurgencies since? All war is political; at its simplest, wars are organized…
From Airborne Adventures to Historical Insights: A Historian’s Journey
Greetings, fellow history nerds! I’m Rob, and I’m thrilled to embark on this journey with you through the annals of the U.S. Army’s past. My fascination with military history was kindled during my time in airborne units, where every jump and mission became a chapter in the unfolding story of our nation’s defense. Delving into…