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The Journal He Never Meant To Publish (w/ Mark Hertling) | Mona Charen Show
General Mark Hertling discusses how his personal combat journal, initially a letter to his sons in case he didn't return from Desert Storm, evolved into a book offering profound insights into military life, moral injury, and the enduring values of leadership and humility.

Trump's Iran Ultimatum (w/ Margaret Donovan) | Command Post
A military lawyer and a retired general dissect Donald Trump's threat to bomb Iranian civilian power plants, exposing the profound legal, ethical, and military implications of such an order and the critical role of international law in armed conflict.
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