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@USArmy officer advocating for human rights & humanitarian concerns | @warstudies PhDc Just War & Irregular Warfare | @wlulaw alum | Tweets are my own

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J David Thompson

3 years

🧵 DoD tells us that civilian harm mitigation is important, but it doesn’t tell us why. While the moral & legal reasons are better documented, there’s limited scholarship on the military justifications. That’s what I try to provide in @cfedmha pg 54 1/

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J David Thompson

6 years

Days at Mar-a-Lago: 72 Days at Bedminister golf club: 58 Days visiting troops deployed (even in Texas): 0 @MaxBoot

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Max Boot 🇺🇦🇺🇸

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The White House said that bad weather grounded Trump’s helicopters. Yet bad weather did not stop Macron or Merkel from attending ceremonies. And it did not stop Dunford or Kelly from attending the very ceremony to honor the war dead that Trump skipped. Me:

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I am thrilled to share with you the news that I have been selected for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel. This achievement wouldn't have been possible without Teresa’s unwavering support, love, and understanding. Her sacrifices and encouragement have been my strength throughout 1/4

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J David Thompson

7 years

It’s not red. It’s not blue. It’s American. #MarchForOurLives sign #marchforourlivesdc @commondefense

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@NYTimesAtWar If you want to honor service-members, then stand up for the values they protect & promote. A war criminal directly contradicts every value we’re asked to espouse

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If you want to honor service-members, then stand up for the values they protect & promote. A war criminal directly contradicts every value we’re asked to espouse. @MaxBoot

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Max Boot 🇺🇦🇺🇸

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If Congress had any honor of its own, Trump’s incitement of unlawful behavior by the troops under his command would be yet another count in the articles of impeachment against him. My @PostOpinions column:

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7 years

Paul Ryan says that @realDonaldTrump is new at this. That excuse won't work during a military crisis. @CommonDefense #VetsAgainstTrump

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11 months

Excited to share that I've been accepted into the PhD program at King's College London @warstudies ! 📚🌍 Grateful for this opportunity to delve into in-depth philosophical research. Looking forward to the academic journey ahead! Thanks to Teresa for the support.

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7 years

Inspired by so many #veterans continuing to serve after leaving the military. @commondefense #MarchForOurLives sign #marchforourlivesdc

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2 years

Tomorrow starts my first day at US Africa Command (AFRICOM). This is my dream job, & I can’t wait to get started. I just finished 2 months of leave post-command. 🧵 1/

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J David Thompson

3 years

Maybe groups like @RStatecraft & @WinWithoutWar should have more space in our foreign policy & national security discussions.

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5 years

@EsperDoD @DeptofDefense Diversity at its finest

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7 years

Headed to #MarchForOurLivesDC as a #Veteran advocating for stricter gun legislation. Inspired to see so many people already. #VetsForGunReform @commondefense

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3 years

@batess “deployed 4 times to Camp Atterbury” 😂 💀

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7 years

Letters like this let me know there’s many other #veterans out there that oppose the @NRA & promote gun legislation. #vetsvsthenra #VetsForGunReform @RepGoodlatte @commondefense @timkaine @MarkWarner @roanoketimes

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4 years

@Sad_Major Was in an O8 call when someone, not on mute, stated “this whole thing has been an abortion from the start.” O8: “uhh, I think someone forgot to mute the mic.” Makes it even better because the last speaker pops up on the main floor of the JOC.

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4 years

@broadcastmike I’m screen-shotting any military I see supporting Wednesday’s events & sharing with the Intel section. People supporting the overthrow of our government shouldn’t hold security clearances

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7 years

@RogueSNRadvisor Did @realDonaldTrump ever end up donating to all the #veteran causes he claimed on the campaign trail?

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J David Thompson

3 years

Next assignment: @USAfricaCommand . Beyond excited. Great opportunity for professional & personal growth.

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J David Thompson

3 years

1 of my medics created a blood transfusion kit that fits behind the body armor, enabling care closer to point of injury & saving space on the kit. It’s also a 1/3 of the cost of the current blood transfusion kits. CA has the best medics in the Army. @1st_SF_Command @Civil_Affairs

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3 years

Rule 140: The obligation to respect and ensure respect for international humanitarian law does not depend on reciprocity.

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The NYT report on casualties from America’s air war is important. But the primary responsibility for civilian casualties lies with the terrorists who concealed themselves among the innocent. They wielded our own values against us as a weapon of war.

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7 years

@commondefense #MarchForOurLives #marchforourlovesdc #VetsForGunReform

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7 years

Trump has failed to exemplify the values I defended in combat—American ideals, not political values. #vetsagainsttrump #VeteransResist

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4 years

As someone that went to Afghanistan & didn’t commit war crimes, I fully support the ICC’s investigation. War crimes contradict everything everything we tried to achieve & are an insult to those of us that did the right thing. Soldiers & the Afghan people deserve better

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The International Criminal Court recently announced it was looking into war crimes allegations against the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now, the Trump administration is pushing back with an executive order targeting ICC staff.

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2 years

I think more people have recommended this book over the past month than any book I’ve previously read. Excited to start @JaninaDill

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5 years

@TheKrulakCenter Receiving end of Hiroshima seems pretty bad

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2 years

Interesting discussion on statehood & intl law. Do States have rights? Where do individual rights & collective rights cede to each other? My question: what would one replace for States? ⁦ @BorderlineJuris ⁩ #lawtwitter #IHL #ethics

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Episode 19: Alex Green on Natural Law, Statehood and International Law

Podcast-Folge · Borderline Jurisprudence · 07.04.2023 · 1 Std. 6 Min.

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6 months

Happy 5 year anniversary to my forever love. So thankful for you & our family. Here’s to forever more.

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7 years

Already seeing the emotions on the faces of some of these young adults. Inspired by their bravery & resolve. #marchforourlives #marchforourlivesdc @commondefense #vetsforgunreform

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5 years

@iAmTheWarax - makes Minute Rice in 40 seconds

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3 years

“The fact that civilian harm is being recognized as a priority at the highest levels of the department is a positive and welcome step,” said @annieshiel , a senior adviser for the @CivCenter . “But the impact will depend entirely on results.”

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5 years

@Tonya65443611 @RedHourBen Hi. I’m a veteran & still stand #WithRefugees . It’s not an either-or issue. We can (& do) support veterans. We can (& have in past administrations) supported refugees simultaneously

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2 years

When @AdHaque110 recommends a book on #BorderlineJurisprudence …. Next up

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J David Thompson

7 years

I & other #veterans take to the streets on Mar 24th in DC so that we don’t have to say #WhatIf anymore. #VetsForGunReform #VetsVsTheNRA @NRA @commondefense @RepGoodlatte @timkaine @MarkWarner @AMarch4OurLives

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March For Our Lives ☮️🟧

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7 years

#WhatIf we all voted and said “this is not okay”?

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3 years

Received official notification that we’re going to @USAfricaCommand next. Excited to work on US civil-military & humanitarian strategy towards Africa. Reading, watching, listening, follow, etc. recommendations welcome.

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2 years

Scotch advent calendar. I’ll post daily updates on this thread.

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3 years

Personal announcement: I accepted an offer to teach a virtual MA course at @UnivOfKansas based on a book I’m writing, “Humanitarian Action – Law & Policy.” Class starts in May. Thanks @JillGoldenziel for the recommendation.

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Americans of faith are welcoming refugees, like these two brothers who fled Taliban violence. They have finally found a safe home thanks to a Catholic friary in California and @HIASrefugees . #WithRefugees @UNHCRUSA

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5 years

One of my high school English teachers told me that I’d never graduate high school. Today, I received my Juris Doctorate from @WLULaw . Don’t let anyone talk you out of your dreams

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@michael_germana In high school I had a teacher that told me I’d never graduate. I just received my doctorate

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@DrMichaelOren @USAmbIsrael @NYT I don’t think MLK would be for arbitrary, indefinite detention.

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4 years

@DuplessisBrad Def do go to Jordan, though. Amazing country with wonderful people. Just do it the right way

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4 years

Found out I’m taking command 3 months earlier than anticipated. Feeling fortunate

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1 year

The US got a lot better today. A testament to Teresa’s hard work, study, & dedication.

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J David Thompson

5 years

The world’s single largest economy can’t figure out how to get masks after being alerted of a highly infectious disease over 3.5 months ago so the military wants you to cut your clothes to do something that marginally works

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Here’s how the Marines make a COVID-19 face mask out of a green skivvy shirt. You can make one with your shirts too.

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2 years

Me: *staring in the distance drinking bourbon Teresa: what are you looking at? Me: just thinking. T: about? Me: if irregular forces are in principle unjust combatants, then what role does ‘just authority’ have on conduct in war?

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3 years

@TankMcTankFace Once saw a change of command where the incoming CDR spoke longer than the outgoing CDR, broke down in tears more times than outgoing CDR, & changed the company mascot.

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2 years

All star line-up @AdHaque110 @Abigail_Watson7 @danmahanty @LarryLewis_ @Alex_J_Bellamy @tanishafazal @samuelmoyn @oonahathaway @scottjshapiro @chrisjwoods @HSlim_Oxford @ParekhSerena @ReeceJonesUH @naazneenbarma + a few not on Twitter

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4 years

Absolutely. Leaders need to invest in FREST (family, reading, exercise, sleep, thinking) to be better & ensure everyone around them does the same

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Leaders who work while sleep-deprived can harm their entire group.

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@TheWTFNation You can’t zero a shotgun

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J David Thompson

5 years

I decided I wanted to attend law school in 8th grade. Today, I turned in my last law school exam. Turn your dreams into reality & appreciate those that supported you along the way.

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J David Thompson

5 years

@TomHeartsTanks 1) Pimsleur has Pashto & Dari lessons. The first 30 are (or at least were) free. 2) If possible, embed with your partners. 3) By this point, they know operations. Logistics & sustainment are key. 4) Build systems & processes—leaders will be killed or move. 5) Eat Kabuli pullaw

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J David Thompson

3 years

Last night Teresa & I accompanied a soldier in my company, along with his family, to his mosque for evening prayers & Iftar. A number of other soldiers in my company also attended with their significant others. It was one of the more memorable times in my career. #TIMS #Ramadan

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6 years

@brhodes It’s also BS because the shutdown started on Dec 22, when @GOP controlled both Chambers.

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3 years

500 days (& counting) of officially being in command. Couldn’t be more thankful for Teresa’s support, encouragement, & love.

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4 years

Officially taking command today. I’ve been in the seat for over a month now, but today’s the day.

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3 years

Thanks @FCA_World for the jersey—shipped all the way to the USA.

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J David Thompson

6 years

My first in a 5 part series in @smallwars on #refugees & #climatechange . Keep up with SWJ for more analysis on #NatSec issues

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SWJ Today - “Refugees and Climate Change: A Cause for Hope?” - Part I: Introduction to a Five-Part Series - By J David Thompson - This is the first paper in a multipart series. SWJ will release a new part everyday for the next five days.

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3 years

More quality ⁦ @nytimes ⁩ reporting on military’s disregard for CIVCAS. Will Congress act?

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3 years

For a 7.7% reduction of the House’s @DeptofDefense proposed budget, the US could double funding to @StateDept & @USAID . @USGLC

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2 years

A lot of people who I hold in high regard recommended this book, & it still surpassed all expectations. Excellent research, argument, & great footnotes! @JaninaDill

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7 years

@RepGoodlatte . @RepGoodlatte continues to show that he lacks the empathy, values, & leadership to lead #Virginia 6th Dis

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2 years

@petersagal You shouldn’t keep newborns up late

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J David Thompson

3 years

Doing rewarding work with people I enjoy. Civil Affairs is the best job in the Army, & I’m grateful for everyone pictured here. @1st_SF_Command @Civil_Affairs

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2 years

First book to of the year set a very high bar. Thank you @vmorkevicius

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6 months

individuals. As we celebrate this milestone together, I look forward to the new challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. End/

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J David Thompson

7 years

Good morning everyone. Today’s the day we #MarchforOurLives . The weather in DC is supposed to be clear & cool. Recommend good walking shoes & layers. See you all soon. @commondefense #VetsForGunReform

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J David Thompson

3 years

Everyone knows SOF has great training, deployments, & hella good hair. Did you know we also prioritize families, though? Thankful my command sent me home in time for the birth & allowed/forced me to take parental leave.

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J David Thompson

3 years

Teresa is my hero & even more amazing that I knew. Baby (over 9.5 lbs) & mom are doing great. Women are superheroes, & I’ve never felt more helpless in my life.

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J David Thompson

5 years

Today, I marry by best friend, inspiration, hero, & partner. For such a big decision, it couldn’t be any easier.

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J David Thompson

3 years

Thought provoking, insightful, & challenging. Great book. Thank you for writing, @samuelmoyn .

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4 years

Do I get to say things about the youngbucks with their MOLLE or Spear?

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J David Thompson

4 years

Thanks to @1st_SF_Command for letting me talk about the role of #CivilAffairs in Great Power Competition in the Middle East. I discuss civilian harm mitigation; women, peace, & security; COVID mitigation assistance; & The Amman Forum. Stay tuned #POC #WPS

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J David Thompson

4 years

Turning it up to 11 @Civil_Affairs #CivilAffairs @1st_SF_Command

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2 years

Really enjoyed—especially the just war aspects. Thank you for writing @KaurinShanks

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6 months

I also want to express my heartfelt appreciation to all those I've had the privilege of serving alongside. Each one of you has played a significant role in shaping my career and making it a rewarding experience. I am honored to have worked with such dedicated and talented 3/4

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5 years

6 months ago I married a strong woman, & it’s the greatest thing ever. She’s independent, ambitious, intelligent, beautiful, & supportive. She has a heart for humanity & is my everything.

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4 years (1461 days) ago. Happy anniversary @TeresaTreu

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J David Thompson

3 years

Well researched & documented. Worth the read on the limits of American military capabilities, undermining our own objectives, & over-confidence in our ‘understanding.’ @wesleysmorgan

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She’s my everything

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Pour out one for everyone who told me this would never happen. Pouring some coffee to get to work to make the plan a reality.

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3 years

Top reads of 2021, not in order. @Abigail_Watson7 @Ali_H_Soufan @tomricks1 @RyanHoliday @samuelmoyn @SamanthaJPower @wesleysmorgan @dodreads

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Interagency Efforts in Civilian Haram Mitigation. Coauthored with @lorenmvoss . DM for a PDF copy. @EunomiaJ @1st_SF_Command #CHM

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4 years

Next up. From a @wlunews alum

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4 years

Got to promote one of my NCOs today. He was an interpreter in Afghanistan that received an SIV & joined the @USArmy . He’s the type of person that you hope to serve alongside at least once in your career. Amazing guy. So fortunate to work with him. @1st_SF_Command @16thSMA

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5 years

@Martin_Dempsey Thank you, sir! Pardoning war criminals directly contradicts the values we promote & protect. It further damages national security

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2 years

20 months of command of A/96 ended today. Deeply grateful to Teresa for her daily support. Thankful for the opportunity to work alongside so many outstanding people & make a small dent in the universe. On to @USAfricaCommand after some much needed vacation.

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Bring Your Kid to Work. Families are our competitive advantage. Everyone knows @1st_SF_Command has the best Soldiers. Did you know we also have the best families & services for families? #CivilAffairs

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“[V]iolence of borders today is emblematic of a broader system that seeks to preserve privilege & opportunity for some by restricting access to resources & movement for others.” @reecejhawaii

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“There is no such thing as a woman who doesn’t work. There is only a woman who isn’t paid for her work.” - Caroline Criado Perez, Invisible Women

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Civil Affairs enlisted women had the highest pass rate for ACFT among Army enlisted women. Stellar job. Strong representation by men in CA, too, as 9th highest MOS with 98% pass rate. CA is short for ‘kick ass’

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this journey, and I am deeply grateful for everything she’s done. To our son, Jordan, thank you for being my source of inspiration and motivation. Your resilience and positivity have been a constant reminder of what truly matters in life. 2/4

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3 years

In WWII of the 36.7 mil casualties, 47% were civilians. 95 of 101 armed conflicts between 1989-96 were intrastate, & some estimate civilians account for 90% of casualties.

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This is the combined total of 1 year of commuting to work via bike—nearly 4,000,000 meters. I get to be outside, an hour of free exercise, & no waiting in traffic. Plus, it reduces carbon emissions equal to ~22 trees. @stevensbikes

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Placed 3rd in @Civil_Affairs CFP. Be on the lookout for Eunomia Journal, Vol 10. Thanks to CAA for hosting such a quality event & advancing profession of arms discussions.

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4 months

Camping, coffee, book

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3 years

‘US strikes across all five active US conflict zones – Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Syria and Yemen – fell from 951 actions in 2020, to 439 by mid December 2021, a decrease of 54 percent. This is the lowest declared annual US strike number since at least 2004.’

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Airwars

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New analysis finds a 54 percent decrease in US airstrikes during Biden's first year in power

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J David Thompson

4 years

Delighted to participate in this discussion on interagency collaboration between #CivilAffairs in ⁦ @1st_SF_Command ⁩ & ⁦ @USAIDSavesLives ⁩. ⁦ @Civil_Affairs ⁩ #BetterTogether

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The Inter-Agency Approach: Civil Affairs and USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance

Podcast Episode · The Indigenous Approach · 04/15/2021 · 42m

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I had 3 cousins die from COVID, about a dozen family members contract the virus, & they all still refuse to get vaccinated because they’re not sure it’s real.

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