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SWJ Blog is a multi-author blog publishing news and commentary on the various goings on across the broad community of practice.  We gladly accept guest posts from serious voices in the community.

by Dave Dilegge | Thu, 10/11/2012 - 12:04am | 0 comments

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by SWJ Editors | Wed, 10/10/2012 - 8:10am | 0 comments

Infinity Journal has just released its 2nd Special Edition, “Strategic Misfortunes”.

by Dave Dilegge | Wed, 10/10/2012 - 1:00am | 0 comments

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by Dave Dilegge | Tue, 10/09/2012 - 5:33am | 0 comments

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by Peter J. Munson | Mon, 10/08/2012 - 7:54am | 13 comments

Thoughts compiled in preparation for a discussion with the Chief of Staff of the Army's Strategic Studies Group on military culture and change.

by Dave Dilegge | Mon, 10/08/2012 - 6:02am | 0 comments

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by Dave Dilegge | Sun, 10/07/2012 - 8:55pm | 0 comments

Luftwaffe Stalag 13 was a TV series version of a prisoner of war camp where the confined fought back from within. Meet the real heroes who actually did this in China during WW II.

by Dave Dilegge | Sun, 10/07/2012 - 7:49pm | 4 comments

We can trust our military servicemen and women with the most lethal weapons known to mankind, but we can't let them own personal firearms. "At risk" typically means over-kill in the DoD.

by Dave Dilegge | Sun, 10/07/2012 - 6:43pm | 4 comments

Our annual goal is $30,000 - so far we’ve gotten $5,070. Many thanks to those who have stepped up to the plate.

by Dave Dilegge | Sun, 10/07/2012 - 1:11am | 0 comments

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by Dave Dilegge | Sat, 10/06/2012 - 11:50pm | 1 comment

After 14 years in power, Hugo Chavez confronts a tough challenger in Venezuela election by Juan Forero, Washington Post.

by Dave Dilegge | Sat, 10/06/2012 - 5:21pm | 3 comments

A S. Korean official says a N. Korean soldier has defected to the South after killing two officers. The defection took place across the heavily fortified DMZ. The S. Korean military says the soldier used a loudspeaker to inform of his intention to defect.

by Dave Dilegge | Sat, 10/06/2012 - 1:27am | 0 comments

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by Keith Nightingale | Fri, 10/05/2012 - 9:12pm | 5 comments

Unique to all that served in Vietnam is the UH1H helicopter.  It was both devil and angel and it served as both extremely well.

by Karen J. Dill | Fri, 10/05/2012 - 8:08am | 0 comments

USARNORTH continues to foster the DoD relationship with partner Federal Agencies to plan and prepare for civil support for all-hazards events.

by Dave Dilegge | Fri, 10/05/2012 - 5:21am | 0 comments

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by Dave Dilegge | Thu, 10/04/2012 - 7:39pm | 0 comments

Seriously folks - Please consider making a donation to our annual fund-raising campaign. Thanks in advance! Much appreciation again to those who stepped up. Our annual goal is $30,000 - so far we’ve gotten $4,395 - and we have to subtract the PayPal fee.

by Dave Dilegge | Thu, 10/04/2012 - 8:10am | 0 comments

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by Robert Bunker | Wed, 10/03/2012 - 8:27pm | 1 comment

Mexican Drug Cartels Fight Turf Battles in Chicago by Armen Keteyian, CBS News.

by Dave Dilegge | Wed, 10/03/2012 - 4:34am | 0 comments

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by Dave Dilegge | Tue, 10/02/2012 - 9:33pm | 0 comments

DHS ‘Fusion Centers’ Portrayed as Pools of Waste by Robert O’Harrow Jr., Washington Post.

by Dave Dilegge | Tue, 10/02/2012 - 7:35pm | 0 comments

Mexico Cartel May Have Targeted CIA by E. Eduardo Castillo, Associated Press.

by Dave Dilegge | Tue, 10/02/2012 - 3:46pm | 0 comments

Via Fox News: 2 US Border Agents Shot, 1 Killed, Near Major Drug Corridor in Arizona

by Robert Bunker | Tue, 10/02/2012 - 4:24am | 0 comments

Mexican Cartels Operating Throughout the Western Hemisphere: "Mexico’s drug cartels now have a foothold in 16 countries in the Western Hemisphere".

by Dave Dilegge | Tue, 10/02/2012 - 4:17am | 0 comments

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