The Most Recent Medal of Honor Awarded Reveals a Dangerous US Military Weakness
Last month former Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia became the Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor...
Read MoreJohn Spencer | 07.17.19 | Commentary & Analysis, Urban Warfare Project
Last month former Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia became the Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor...
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The 4th of July holiday is upon us and summer is in full swing, so we decided to share some books...
Read MoreWalker Mills | 03.19.19 | Commentary & Analysis, Urban Warfare Project
“Sir, what do you want us to do about the tunnel?” one of my squad leaders asked. We were...
Read MoreMWI Staff | 01.01.19 | Commentary & Analysis
We’ve seen 2018 through to a close and welcomed in 2019, which makes it a great time to look...
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