Posts Tagged ‘Afghanistan’

Finel Is Wrong

By Carl Prine on Friday, November 25th, 2011

Finel Is Wrong

I loves me some Bernard Finel, but Dr Smarty Pants from National War College is wrong about one thing. Today in LoD, the media, Congress and celebrity generals.

The Finel Word on Gates?

By Carl Prine on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

The Finel Word on Gates?

Uber-brainy defense intellectual Bernard Finel arrives at LoD to dish on the Pentagon, former SecDef Bob Gates and the F-22 program. How do we develop a strategic culture at DoD?

Jalalagood!

By Carl Prine on Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Jalalagood!

A refugee from the Boys’ Club takes a look at Afghan Boy Scouts. Do they give merit badges for Information Operations? If so, we want them back!

A Strategy for the Birds

By Carl Prine on Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

A Strategy for the Birds

No Hueys today — damned &*#$%& Hueys — but I talk a little about strategy, air power and Afghanistan.

End Game in Afghanistan

By Carl Prine on Sunday, November 13th, 2011

End Game in Afghanistan

Our man in Pakistan, Ali K.Chishti, returns to LoD to make a case for overlooking terror attacks. A road map for peace that goes through Islamabad.

Fathers and Sons

By Carl Prine on Friday, November 11th, 2011

Fathers and Sons

The day demands words. I have few that matter. To all our veterans through all our ages, thank you.

Foust Is Wrong

By Carl Prine on Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

Foust Is Wrong

A man I greatly respect starts a Tweeted pillow fight and then sticks it on The Atlantic. Let’s fight back!

Fuller Brushed Away

By Carl Prine on Sunday, November 6th, 2011

Fuller Brushed Away

Allen lied. Fuller didn’t. Black is white and good is bad. Our military’s core values meet political expediency today in LoD.

Twinkle, Twinkle

By Carl Prine on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

Twinkle, Twinkle

Our celebrity-obsessed culture turns Hollywood actors and Irish crooners into ambassadors. Well, why do you think it’s different with generals?

Today’s Bonus Marcher

By Carl Prine on Sunday, October 30th, 2011

Today’s Bonus Marcher

Iraq Veterans Against the War agitator Joyce Wagner shows up for an interview. Well, don’t judge her until you listen. She might sound a little like you do. On most things, anyway. Cool nose ring!