The Voice of what DOD is Reading….
Former US Marine Craig Grossi and his dog Fred have appeared on the “Today Show’ and ‘Rachael Ray’, and in schools, bookstores, and military bases across America as they told the uplifting story of how Craig found Fred, a stray, while serving in Afghanistan–and brought him home.
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Artificial intelligence may be the most beneficial technological development of the twenty-first century, but it is often misunderstood outside of specialists in the field. AI at War provides a balanced and practical understanding of this dawning new technology, explaining the importance of machine learning, human-machine interfaces, and big data analysis, components that are often omitted or misunderstood.
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Airpower in the War against ISIS chronicles the planning and conduct of Operation Inherent Resolve by U.S. Central Command from August 2014 to mid-2018, with a principal focus on the contributions of U.S. Air Forces Central Command
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The Fall and Rise of French Sea Power explores the renewal of French naval power from the fall of France in 1940 through the first two decades of the Cold War. The Marine Nationale continued fighting after the Armistice, a service divided against itself.
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Three Ordinary Girls is the richly researched story of the young women whose acts of heroism represent the story of the Dutch resistance during World War II. Cinematically crafted and reconstructed by award-winning history author Tim Brady, the book paints a portrait of sisters and friends who cleverly wielded the only weapons at their disposal – wits, bravery, audacity, intelligence, and youth – to repeatedly undermine the Nazis and their Dutch collaborators.
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Mr. Boris Kun directs the Department of Defense (DoD) Credentialing, SkillBridge, and US Military Apprenticeship Programs from the Office of
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“Amateurs study tactics—professionals study logistics.” This quote attributed to everyone from Napoleon to Patton is oft-said but rarely executed. In many ways, the study of logistics is its own worst enemy. Logistics deals in limitations as opposed to largess, what cannot be done instead of what can. In addition, the subject can be dry, boring, and a touch deterministic: industrial base and combatants multiplied by supply and transportation.
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Every piece was coming together. I had recently transitioned out of five years of active-duty service as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps Infantry, I moved my family to a new state, and I was about to put roots down. I finally had each piece of the puzzle to “have it all”- or so I thought when COVID-19 entered the scene this past spring
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Wayne Worthington has serves as the Vice President of Innovation & TMT Practice for Raines International Inc. where he is the founding consultant of the Dallas office. His primary industry focuses within the practice are technology, business services, and software. Wayne has successfully identified, screened, and placed top talent in both private and public technology companies including: CEO, CFO, COO, Head of Research, and SVP of Sales and Marketing roles.
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Coming in at hot at 53 books the Navy’s reading list has had some major udpates. Here are 7 ways to request books for your command.
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Make Every Step Count on Your Leadership Journey. How did American Military leaders in the brutal POW camps of North Vietnam inspire their followers for six, seven, or eight years to remain committed to the mission, resist a cruel enemy, and return home with honor? What leadership principles engendered such extreme devotion, perseverance, and teamwork?
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For Chris Mulder he was on the road to creative leadership and it began with one thought…if we want our military and civilian members to achieve the results of “high performers,” why not treat them that way from the very beginning?
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Donald Pearson is a Wealth Management Advisor at WestPac Wealth Partners and a Registered Representative (RR) & Investment Advisor Representative (IAR) of Park Avenue Securities. Upon graduating from the United States Naval Academy in 2016, Donald commissioned into the United States Marine Corps. He served as a Financial Manager responsible for all resources allocated in support of Marine Corps activities in Central and South America. It was here that Donald found his love for finance and complex problem solving.
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This emotional rollercoaster takes
the reader through Char and Jacques’ courtship, his training to
become a Navy SEAL, several combat deployments, his tragic death,
Char’s intense grief, her anger with God, and finally, the road to
healing, with God’s assistance.