Military Professionalism Reform: Why Firing Fat Soldiers Fails
When the Secretary of War talks about purging the ranks, most people think firing the overweight will solve the problem. It will not. Military professionalism reform has nothing to do…
World James Bond Day: Celebrating the Birth of Bond on Screen
On October 5, 1962, a suave British spy named James Bond made his cinematic debut in Dr. No, forever changing the landscape of action films and launching one of the…
How World War II OSS–Military Tensions Shaped Post-War Intelligence Structures
The Office of Strategic Services (OSS), America’s first centralized intelligence agency, was born out of necessity during World War II. Led by the charismatic and ambitious William J. Donovan, the…
The National Counterterrorism Center: America’s Intelligence Backbone Against Terrorism
In the wake of the September 11 attacks, the United States recognized the urgent need for a centralized body to coordinate and streamline counterterrorism intelligence across its sprawling national security…
Operation Igloo White: The Electronic War in Vietnam
U.S. Air Force ordnancemen load a dispenser with seismic sensors. U.S. Air Force photo. Public Domain. During the Vietnam War, the United States faced a formidable logistical challenge: the Ho…
Operation Pig Iron: OSS’s Skyborne Assault on Nazi Morale
Packing of miniature issues of the magazine by OSS members in “bombs” as part of “Operation Pig Iron.” U.S. Government (OSS) photo. Formed in 1942 amid the escalating conflict of…
Operation Red Wings: Valor, Tragedy, and Legacy in the Mountains of Afghanistan
United States Navy file photo of Navy SEALs operating in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. From left to right, Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Matthew G. Axelson, of…
Ep36 | The War in El Salvador, Brigadier General Joseph S Stringham Special Forces Hall of Famer
Be sure to read: https://arsof-history.org/articles/v3n1_paraiso_page_1.html Brigadier General Joseph S. Stringham retired in 1992 after serving more than 31 years in the U.S. Army. He served at all echelons of command…
Ep 6 | Battle of Bến Cát Vietnam, Brigadier General Joseph S Stringham Special Forces Hall of Famer
We weren’t able to correct the microphone issue, but it was still an honor to speak with Joe. What incredible recall! Fast forward past my echoing voice and Joe’s is…
MEDITATION: Gran Torino, Highlander, Men and Mentors in life and in film
“The best teacher makes himself unnecessary to his students.”~Michael Kurcina The story of Mentor comes from within the ancient Greek story of Odysseus. Odysseus, the Ithacan king, goes off to…