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How to read ‘Art of War’ the way its author intended
A Marine’s guide to comprehending “Art of War,” by reading it through the prism of classical Chinese metaphysics, deeply shaped by Daoism.
By Scott D. McDonald, Tufts University
No charges for police officer in Capitol riot shooting death of Air Force veteran
Authorities had considered for months whether criminal charges were appropriate for the Capitol Police officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt, a 35-year-old Air Force veteran from San Diego.
Pence pleaded with acting defense secretary to ‘clear the Capitol,’ timeline of riot shows
With Trump not engaged, it fell to Pentagon officials, a handful of senior White House aides, the leaders of Congress and the vice president holed up in a secure bunker to manage the chaos.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
How many troops were involved in the Capitol riot? Figuring that out won’t be easy
At least one active-duty soldier is under investigation, as is a retired airman.
Videos show fatal shooting during rampage at the Capitol
The Air Force veteran killed during the storming of the Capitol was shot as she began to climb through the broken part of a door leading into an area known as the Speaker’s Lobby, videos posted online show.
Woman shot and killed at Capitol was security forces airman, QAnon adherent
Babbitt was a senior airman serving as a security forces controller while on active duty; her records indicate deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Colt 1911 pistol carried by Marine on Iwo Jima going up for auction
The items are expected to sell for somewhere between $35,000 and $55,000.
By Jon Simkins
Commander of ill-fated Fitzgerald among veterans with PTSD helped by innovative writing and arts program
“There’s power in telling the story. Not only is it keeping you from having to shoulder that burden by yourself and holding in all that pain. It’s not easy, but every time you tell your story...that’s a little bit of stress that is alleviated from you.”
By Dylan Gresik
George W. Bush’s portraits of veterans make Washington debut
George W. Bush's portraits of injured post-9/11 veterans have made their Washington debut at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
By Patricia Kime
Op-ed: How video games can bring history back to life
This is Gaminiscing 101, your introduction to how the tools of video games can be used to share personal history.
By Bob De Schutter, Miami University
How ‘the Troublemaker’ unionized Disney Studios and then joined the Marines
With the world at war, the animation auteur battled his artists.
By Jake. S. Friedman, HistoryNet.com