Defense news and career advice written by David Brown

How Congress Gets Lost in Endless Budget Drills and Why There is Hope

Politicians in Uniform: It’s Weird and About to Get Weirder
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Military

Suddenly, the Space Force Is No Joke

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Intelligence

The Screwball Way We Make Secrets Is Finally Biting Us

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Career Advice

10 Free Ways to Learn a New Language and Improve Your Career

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Career Advice

You Have to Be Good at Remote Work: The Secret Is Getting Things Done

Security Clearance

Debt Doom: Fix Your Finances to Save Your Clearance Before It’s Too Late

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Intelligence

Starlink Highlights Need for U.S. Space Agility Strategy Against Russian Anti-Satellite Weapons

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Military

The War Machine That Wasn’t: 5 Canceled Military Projects That Would Have Changed EVERYTHING

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Military

Army Combat Fitness Test Lies, Army Will Lose Good Soldiers, Argues Officer