Former soldier. Student of leadership & national security; Professor, author (“If I Don’t Return: A Father’s Wartime Journal”), speaker. Always looking for civility & new adventures.
https://www.markhertling.com
Mark Hertling
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A ton of people here on Bluesky last night were critical of the U.S. military's role in Trump's UFC spectacle. Our @markhertling.bsky.social has thoughts—drawing on a line from, of all people, Tom Wolfe.
www.thebulwark.com/p/sentinels-...
Military participation in the spectacle in D.C. is a reminder that trust in our armed forces depends on them standing apart.
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I appreciate all the inquiries about my eye after I appeared with @stephruhle.bsky.social this morning. Minor eye surgery yesterday, all is okay. Thanks for asking.
"Pressure alone doesn't necessarily produce capitulation."
Lt. Gen. @markhertling.bsky.social (Ret.) tells Ben Parker that yes, the U.S. could target and invade Kharg Island. But Saddam tried for years to break Iran that way, and failed to get the strategic result he wanted.
Father's Day is next Sunday...a shameless self-promotion, but a nice gift for any dad or soon-to-be father is my book. Order from Ballast Books through markhertling.com & you’ll receive a signed edition.
Mark Hertling
Tonight I’ll be with the “Veterans Breakfast Club” on zoom at 7 PM. Join us using the link.
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Good Monday morning. Here’s my latest in @thebulwark.com regarding military presence at the events yesterday in DC. www.thebulwark.com/p/sentinels-...
TONIGHT: @markhertling.bsky.social talks to @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.
President Trump is touting a possible agreement between the U.S. and Iran.
Sky News Middle East Correspondent Adam Parsons gives the latest update from Jerusalem.
Ret. Lt. General @markhertling.bsky.social shares his analysis with Alex Witt.
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Mark Hertling
The Bulwark
Military participation in the spectacle in D.C. is a reminder that trust in our armed forces depends on them standing apart.
