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L. Todd Wood

Publisher
L. Todd Wood is the CEO of Creative Destruction Media. He's also been a longtime national security columnist for the Washington Times, and other large publications. Visit LToddWood.com
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Pete Blaber

Contributor
Pete Blaber commanded at every level of one of the most elite counter-terrorist organizations in the world during most of recent history’s most significant military and political events (Panama, Colombia, Somalia, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq).In 2006 he retired from the military and lead elite corporate teams for one of the world's largest and most innovative Biotechnology Companies.
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Scott Sturman

Columnist
Scott Sturman is an MD, USAFA Class of 72, and affiliated with STARRS.us, a non-profit fighting Critical Race Theory in the Department of Defense.
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Brent Ramsey

Contributor
Captain Brent Ramsey (ret.) served 30 years in the Navy and 23 years in Navy Civil Service including many years at CBC Gulfport where he was the Executive Director. He formerly served as Member/Secretary of the Military Advisory Group for Congressman Mark Meadows (NC-11) for 4 years. He currently serves on the Military Advisory Group for Congressman Chuck Edwards. He is on the Board of Advisors for the Center for Military Readiness and STARRS. He is a leader with Calvert Group. He provides media support for authors and produces podcasts for several venues. He writes extensively on defense matters.
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Rob Cunningham

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Rob‘s experience includes a degree in management informations systems, service as a USAF instructor pilot and commercial airline pilot, ten years in investment and mortgage banking and the co-founder of a national business development company. He’s involved in private equity investing, serves in advisory roles for private equity and non-profit organizations.

James Waurishuk

Contributor
Retired USAF Colonel, serving 30-years as a Tactical Air Control Party (TAC-P), Special Reconnaissance, and Special Mission Strategic Intelligence Officer to multiple Tier 1 units as part of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). Served as Deputy Director for Intelligence U.S. Central Command and on the White House National Security Council (NSC) staff. 
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William B. (Bill) Scott

Contributor
William B. (Bill) Scott is a full-time author and consultant. He retired as the Rocky Mountain Bureau Chief for Aviation Week & Space Technology, following a 22-year career with the international magazine. . He covered advanced aerospace and weapons technology, business, flight testing and military operations, wrote more than 2,500 stories for the magazine, and received 17 editorial awards.
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Brent Beecham

Senior Editor
A USAFA grad, Brent flew F-15 combat missions during Operation Desert Storm. After completing his service, Brent immigrated to Israel, where he was drafted into IAF active service.
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Matthew Lohmeier

Contributor
A 2006 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Matt began his active-duty military career as a pilot. Matt promoted two years below the zone to lieutenant colonel, graduated at the top of his classes earning him the distinguished graduate (DG) award at four different Air Force schools, and served as aide-de-camp for a four-star general for one year. In October 2020, he transferred into the United States Space Force.

John Hughes

Columnist
Emergency Physician. United States Military Academy Class of 1996. #1 graduate. 3rd Generation West Pointer. 4 combat tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Alisha Houston

Contributor
Alisha Houston is a 4th generation army veteran born in Alaska. After moving to Atlanta as a teen, Alisha went from Grady High to graduate on the dean's list from West Point as the Academy's 184th black female grad since 1802. Alisha served as a logistics officer both stateside and at NATO. Alisha is currently The Real Estate Rep and provides Concierge Residential Brokerage and sales Negotiation Services.

Dan Schultz

Contributor
Daniel J. Schultz is a graduate of the United States Military Academy and an elected Arizona Republican Party precinct committeeman and state committeeman, a veteran, a trial lawyer, an author, and promoter of the Neighborhood Precinct Committeeman Strategy at PrecinctStrategy.com.
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Darin Gaub

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Lt Col (ret), US Army, Darin Gaub is a Co-founder of Restore Liberty, an international military strategist and foreign policy analyst, an executive leadership coach, and serves on the boards of multiple volunteer international, national, and state level organizations. The views presented are those of the author and do not represent the views of the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, or its components.
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Michael Yon

Contributor
America's Most Experienced Combat Correspondent. Author. Former Green Beret. Experienced cannibal hunter. (Mostly in India.)
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Dan O'Shea

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Dan O'Shea is a combat veteran with more than twenty five years of leadership and special operations experience built upon multiple Middle East and Africa tours spanning more than two decades.  O'Shea, is a retired Navy SEAL Commander, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran.
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Steven L. Kwast

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Steven Lloyd Kwast is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general. A decorated war veteran, he has more than 3,300 flying hours, including more than 650 combat hours during operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Allied Force and Enduring Freedom. His medals include the Bronze Star and Distinguished Flying Cross (One of the highest decorations beneath The Medal of Honor).

Tom Burbage

Columnist
Mr. Burbage is a Naval Academy graduate, former Navy Test pilot and industry leader. He is working with a group of like minded individuals concerned with the ongoing movement to fundamentally change the focus of our military and specifically our Service Academies.
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Lt Gen Rod Bishop (USAF, Ret)

Contributor
Lieutenant General Bishop retired from active duty in August 2008 after 34 years of service in the United States Air Force. His last assignment was as Commander, 3rd Air Force, United States Air Forces in Europe, Ramstein AB, Germany, where he oversaw all American air and space activities in the 93 countries in Europe and Africa.
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John Mills

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Col. (Ret.) John Mills is a national security professional with service in five eras: Cold War, Peace Dividend, War on Terror, World in Chaos, and now—Great Power Competition. He is the former director of cybersecurity policy, strategy, and international affairs at the Department of Defense.

Paul E. Vallely

Contributor
Paul E. Vallely (born November 29, 1939) is a retired U.S. Army major general and senior military analyst for Fox News. He served in the Vietnam War and retired in 1993 as deputy commanding general, Pacific Command. In 2004, together with retired Air Force lieutenant general Thomas McInerney, Vallely co-authored the book Endgame: The Blueprint for Victory in the War on Terror. Vallely currently serves as the military committee chairman for the Center for Security Policy.
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