Defense news and career advice written by Aaron Knowles

AI and National Security: Let’s Break It Down (Purple Dinosaur Style)

Captain America and Ethical Courage in Modern Defense
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Military

The (Mostly Mythical) World War II Cat-Guided Bombs

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Cybersecurity

Iron Man’s PTSD: The Human Behind the Firewall

Military

The Man, The Myth, The Morale Boost: Remembering Chuck Norris

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Career Advice

How to Deal with the Rejection Email

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Intelligence

The Draft Isn’t the Real Story—The Cleared Workforce Is

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Military

Leadership in the Shadows: Lessons from Special Operations Public Affairs

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Cybersecurity

Professor X and the Psychology of Cyber Defense

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When a VSO Isn’t Helping the Way You Hoped and What to Do Next