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Husband, father, grandfather, retired Sailor, analyst, adjunct prof, fan & alum.

Alexandria, VA
Joined January 2017
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  1. 10 hours ago

    Terrific to sit down today with ⁦⁩ and the ⁦⁦⁩ team to talk about the Space Force. There’s a need to improve US capabilities in space, but is a whole new branch of the armed forces the right way to do that?

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  2. 18 hours ago

    This isn’t just great news for & her team, or even just for . It’s good news for all viewers - no matter their stripe - who value frank, honest and thoughtful coverage of current events. As we say in the Navy ... fair winds and following seas to you, SE. Congrats!

    Some personal news: I’m thrilled to announce the show we lovingly built on is officially moving to . Starting Aug 25, you can catch every Saturday night. So proud to join the and already stellar lineup.
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  3. Aug 3

    Strapped the uniform back on today to give the oath of office to the Navy’s newest Ensign, my son Colin. Helluva day.

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  4. Aug 2

    I’m so incredibly proud to be even just a small part of this important effort for the growth and development of veterans. Can’t wait to start!

    HillVets Launches Elite Ethics-based Leadership and Policy Program for Veterans working in Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Communications Learn more Here:
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  5. Jul 31

    Terrific piece on writing by Steve Leonard, known to us as ⁦⁩. As he notes, words matter. And “when the sun finally sets on your career, those words may very well represent your lasting contribution to the profession of arms.”

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  6. Jul 27

    But he’s not in the briefing room. Not on camera. Not live. And not for many months. I’m glad to see him talk to you guys. But Mr. Mattis has an obligation - a duty - to do that more often & more transparently. It’s a big part of the job, whether he likes it or not.

    Mattis back on the record off camera in the press corps bullpen now. Discussing Iran, Syria, Russia and more.
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  7. Jul 26

    Amen to that. We took the obligation seriously.

    When I was fortunate enough to work at the Pentagon we tried to ensure that publicly briefed the press twice a week, including Q&A. Why? Because it’s your military, and you deserve to know what it is up to on your behalf.
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  8. Jul 25

    Very thoughtful piece by ⁦⁩: US military may be facing new dangers: “Leaders who stay quiet, info that is not communicated to the public & troops who don't know they only serve effectively by not engaging in ... political agendas.”

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  9. Retweeted
    Jul 24

    Thank you , and for visiting and learning more about my story and ! I‘m blessed to be a part of a community that desires nothing more than to spread hope! Join Ambassadors , and I as we share this mission!

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  10. Retweeted
    Jul 19

    WATCH: "The president stood there and did not defend our country. He stood there and did not defend the truth, he did not defend the facts," former Secretary of State tells

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  11. Jul 18

    Wow, thanks for that context. I did not know that, and if I had, would not have quoted him. My bad. Will delete the tweet.

    Solid sentiment but from a terrible spokesperson. John W. Davis was a unflinching racist, ardent segregationist and argued Brown v. Board supporting "separate but equal." He should be rendered to the dust bin of history.
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  12. Jul 18

    So proud of my hometown!

    We have worked hard to stabilize and strengthen our finances and improve the health, well-being, and safety of our citizens. Credit to our city team & council members and every citizen helping to move us forward.
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  13. Retweeted
    Jul 16

    "I'm still too shocked today to be angry. The disgrace is really ... and I can't believe I'm actually going to say this, but the disgrace is our Commander-in-Chief right now," Rear Adm. says

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  14. Retweeted
    Jul 15

    Good Morning! Today on w/ , from Helsinki: , , , , , , , Phil Mudd, & David Remnick! Tune in STARTING AT 8AM on , , Channel 116 & .

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  15. Jul 11

    Trump knows damn well the US is not "paying for Europe's protection" & that allies can't boost defense spending on a whim. This is about his distrust of multi-lateral commitments & his pique over what he considers a trade imbalance with the EU. And he blames Germany for that.

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    Jul 11

    "Trump is trying to conflate his issues over trade and his beef with Europe and the EU with NATO, and he's using our military strength to do that," says CNN's adding: Trump's "trying to hijack" the NATO summit to focus on this one issue

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  17. Jul 10

    “You can’t protect the country, you can’t keep the United States safe, by pretending not to be part of the world.” — Harry Truman

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  18. Jul 5

    Fair point, Jason. But Trump should remember that the 2% pledge gives them until 2024 to reach, that 2017 saw a net increase in spending across the Alliance & that 3 more nations will reach the goal this year. He could actually claim a little credit, rather than name & shame.

    No wonder ⁦ is fired up - some of our NATO allies need to up their games.
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  19. Jul 4

    Here’s a piece worth reading on this Independence Day, with our troops still deployed in harm’s way & reporters still in the field covering them. The heartbreaking story of a NYT writer & his soldier son at Gettysburg. Kudos to the great Thom Shanker.

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  20. Jul 3

    Trump is right to worry about defense spending, but he shouldn't 1) let it dominate NATO summit, 2) fail to note progress many nations have made & 3) hand Putin the gift of an Alliance at odds with itself.

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