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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.

12 April SWJ Roundup

by SWJ Editors

April 12, 2014 10:59 AM | Comments (0)

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The Seductive Allure of Wars We’re Not Winning

by SWJ Editors

April 12, 2014 10:31 AM | Comments (2)

"The world’s best military establishment didn’t win in Iraq, and it won’t win in Afghanistan. Why is that?"

The Marine Corps' Top Enlisted Leader Believes Lower Pay Will 'Raise Discipline'

by SWJ Editors

April 11, 2014 12:38 PM | Comments (5)

"The Marine Corps' top enlisted leader believes the Marine Corps' quality of life is so good right now that if the service cuts back, it would actually raise morale."

Landpower Update: Strategies – Drones, Visionaries, and Political Development

by Scott Forster

April 11, 2014 11:34 AM | Comments (0)

We have added three strategy articles...

Inside FBI’s Secret Relationship with the Military’s Special Operations

by SWJ Editors

April 11, 2014 08:55 AM | Comments (2)

"With the war in Afghanistan ending, FBI officials have become more willing to discuss a little-known alliance between the bureau and JSOC."

11 April SWJ Roundup

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April 11, 2014 08:35 AM | Comments (0)

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Air Force Plan to Get Rid of A-10s Runs Into Opposition

by SWJ Editors

April 11, 2014 06:54 AM | Comments (0)

"Supporters of the A-10 have launched an aggressive campaign to save an aircraft they say is unlike any other in the history of American aviation."

Retiring the A-10 Early Puts Troops' Lives at Risk

by SWJ Editors

April 10, 2014 10:29 AM | Comments (1)

"We will continue to oppose the Air Force’s proposed premature divestment of the A-10 until an equally effective replacement reaches full operational capability."

10 April SWJ Roundup

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April 10, 2014 05:01 AM | Comments (0)

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Smith Richardson Foundation "Fellowship Competition Announcement"

by SWJ Editors

April 9, 2014 08:03 PM | Comments (0)

The Smith Richardson Foundation is pleased to announce its annual Strategy and Policy Fellows grant competition to support young scholars and policy thinkers.

Airmen at Odds with Air Force Brass Over Future of Beloved A-10

by SWJ Editors

April 9, 2014 12:43 PM | Comments (2)

The decision to retire a plane built specifically to support ground forces has ignited a firestorm of criticism from the airmen whose job is to embed with ground forces and spot enemy targets.

9 April SWJ Roundup

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April 9, 2014 07:20 AM | Comments (0)

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USMC Questions Ships, Troops Availabile for Pivot

by SWJ Editors

April 8, 2014 03:23 PM | Comments (0)

With a rapidly shrinking force and fewer amphibious ships available, the Marine Corps is questioning whether it can support the strategic shift to the Asia-Pacific region.

U.S. Picks Up $700 Million Tab for Coalition’s Food and Laundry in Afghanistan

by SWJ Editors

April 8, 2014 06:28 AM | Comments (0)

In a staggering loss of money even by Pentagon standards, the U.S. military and two contractors left American taxpayers on the hook for more than $700 million.