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Ortiz’s War: The Remarkable True Story of OSS Saboteur Peter J. Ortiz
Nick Reynolds and Katie Sanders deliver the authoritative account of Peter Ortiz, the legendary OSS Marine who fought behind enemy lines in occupied…
Aug 25
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Phil Gentile
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A Conversation about Ortiz’s War: The Allies’ Secret Weapon Against the Nazis in France
The co-authors of a new Peter J. Ortiz biography discuss the OSS Marine whose daring exploits behind enemy lines in France distinguished him as one of…
Jul 7
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Nicholas Reynolds
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Katie S. Sanders
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Total Sailor, Part 4: Character - CNO Reading List
Marcus Aurelius, James Kerr, and Viktor Frankl on discipline, purpose, humility, and self-command in military life
Jun 12
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The Military Reading Room
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Rediscovering General George Marshall
David Roll's masterful biography reveals how Marshall's character, selfless service and strategic leadership shaped the American century.
Jun 9
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Phil Gentile
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The Commandant’s Reading List: Strategy (Part 2)
Five books on combat, command, culture, and long-term strategic thinking
May 26
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David Gran
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Reading Stephen E. Ambrose: 5 Books to Start With - Author Spotlight
A focused guide to Ambrose’s books on war, command, and the American military experience
Apr 6
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David Gran
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Beyond the Outpost: The Ground View of a Combat Leader in Afghanistan
From platoon leader to intelligence officer, this wartime diary traces the growth of a leader shaped by mission, loss, and responsibility.
Mar 27
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Phil Gentile
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First to Fight: The Story Behind Today’s Marine Corps
On the Marine Corps’ 250th Birthday, Victor “Brute” Krulak’s classic reveals how innovation, integrity, and institutional grit forged the Corps—and why…
Nov 10, 2025
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Phil Gentile
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Inside October’s Military Journals: Reading for the Profession of Arms
From Vietnam’s electronic warriors to Eisenhower’s rise and the AI-driven battlefields ahead—this month’s selections remind us why study and reflection…
Oct 21, 2025
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Phil Gentile
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Task Force Lion and the Long War: Colonel Seth Folsom on Leadership and Iraq’s Final Fight
A commander’s reflections on trust, command relationships, and the human dimension of Operation Inherent Resolve — lessons for today’s leaders on and…
Oct 17, 2025
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David Gran
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Navy Strong at 250th - Warrior Heroes and the Way Ahead
Centuries of Maritime Heritage remind us that America’s command of the seas depends not just on technology, but on the enduring character of its Sailors
Oct 10, 2025
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Phil Gentile
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Evans Carlson’s China Years and the Birth of Marine Raiders
A review of Stephen Platt’s The Raider, chronicling Evans Carlson’s journey from Mao’s army to the Pacific front and shaping tactics still influencing…
Oct 3, 2025
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Nicholas Reynolds
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Sara
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