Kevin Maurer

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Gentlemen Bastards is a deep cut, my friend. A book either loved or hated - even by my family. It was an experiment I'd love to try again.

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Team Trump Is Actually Drawing Up Attack Plans for Mexico Donald Trump isn’t bluffing about using the military against the cartels: He wants to breach Mexico’s sovereignty, if and when he feels like it.

NEW via @rollingstone.com's @kevinmaurer.bsky.social & @swin24.bsky.social:

"Team #Trump Is Actually Drawing Up Attack Plans for #Mexico
Trump is eager to breach Mexico’s sovereignty to attack cartels, officials say — just don’t call it an invasion"
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I'm doing my best to try for another Moochie. Check this episode out and stay for another conversation about Trump's Cartel War plans.

Is This the Hardest Physical Contest in the World? The Best Ranger Competition belies the idea that the Army is weak or “woke.”

The top 1% of the top 1% - a look at those competing in the Army’s Best Ranger competition and how it belies the idea that the Army is weak or “woke” [ @kevinmaurer.bsky.social @kendrickbrinson.bsky.social @theatlantic.com ] www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...

Thanks for having me.

My latest for @rollingstone.com

Gentlemen Bastards: On the Ground in Afghanistan with America's Elite Special Forces Gentlemen Bastards: On the Ground in Afghanistan with America's Elite Special Forces [Maurer, Kevin] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Gentlemen Bastards: On the Ground in Afghanistan with America's Elite Special Forces

In 2010, I spent 10 weeks with a Special Forces team in southern Afghanistan. The result was GENTLEMEN BASTARDS.

Get it now for a limited time on ebook for just $1.99.

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#gwot #SpecialForces

"The Postal Service reflects the nation’s founding vision: to create a country both expansive and united."
I love this story. I've always wanted to do a book about the USPS - part history/part travelogue.

The Secret History of Coca Coca is still classified among the world’s most dangerous drugs, the equivalent of heroin, fentanyl, and crack cocaine. That could change soon

The Secret History of Coca: "The difference between coca leaves and cocaine, a Peruvian friend once quipped, is the difference between traveling by mule and jet plane."
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Heya folks,

I'm particularly interested in tips from inside the Department of Education.

Signal: Tim.415

You can remain anonymous

Cartels Are Business as Usual Despite Trump's Terror Designations As the Trump administration expands its presence on the Mexico border, and apparently preps a “soft invasion,” cartels are fighting local battles.

Another look at what is happening down on the border as DoD and others ramp up operations. HT to @allsourcenews.bsky.social for the insights. Follow him for all things cartels

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This is a good read.

Great work on Iron Man.

IRON MAN #4 is out! Want to ask me anything about the issue, the series, etc.? Today's your day – I'll be answering every question people post here, throughout the day!
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John "Lucky" Luckadoo Official Website of World War II Veteran retired Maj. John "Lucky" Luckadoo of the 100th Bomb Group.

Since I published Damn Lucky, John "Lucky" Luckadoo has become a celebrity, appearing in documentaries and walking the red carpet at the premiere of Masters of the Air. Now, my friend has his own website. Drop him a note and stay up-to-date with all of his upcoming appearances.
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Facts

Reporting a story doesn't mean you're not human. During Hurricane Florence in 2018, we gave a ride to a stranded nurse trying to get to the hospital to help her colleagues and helped a mother with three young kids carry food back to her apartment.

Thank you Trish

A must read if you have any interest in what is going on in Mexico. It was a great interview. I could do a whole story on his work...

Here's What Trump's Mexico Invasion Plan Could Look Like As Donald Trump and his next administration threaten Mexican drug cartels, experts warn their plan could endanger Americans.

This mission could either be a throwback to what SOF did in Iraq and Afghanistan or what Special Forces did in Colombia or a mix of both. But the first step best be what the goal is besides killing people or US is doomed to repeat past mistakes.

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Now I have to work hard to make sure I'm not a one hit wonder.

Really enjoyed it. Thanks for having me. And subscribe people. Ward does a great job.

My Life As a Homeless Man in America An extraordinary firsthand account.

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AGREED. I sent this story out far and wide.

See everyone tomorrow.

Really looking forward to @wileycash.bsky.social's speech.

I loved this book. Well done @deanjobb.bsky.social

Join me this weekend at the Cape Fear Book Festival’s WriteOn! conference.

I'll be doing the following:

Live Critique of Your First 150 Words @ 1p
Non-Fiction Writing @ 3p

Then stick around for my friend Wiley Cash's keynote - "I Have a Great Idea for a Book"

See you Saturday.

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This was an amazing read.