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@markhertling.bsky.social

Former soldier. Student of leadership & national security. Now a teacher, author, speaker & analyst. Always looking for civility…and new adventures. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hertling-dba-57987066

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There will be.

31.10.2025 03:13 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

That’s very kind. Everyone is special.

31.10.2025 02:15 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

No, @pksjones.bsky.social if your pre-order from @ballastbookco.bsky.social all the pre-orders will have my signature in the book, no book plates. I’m hoping I sign many, because half of all proceeds will go to the National Ability Center.

31.10.2025 02:14 — 👍 59    🔁 11    💬 1    📌 0

Yeah, sorry for my non-poker face when I heard what the speaker said.

31.10.2025 01:52 — 👍 8    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Thank you!

31.10.2025 01:51 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Looking forward to the discussion, Jen! @briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social

31.10.2025 00:32 — 👍 78    🔁 9    💬 2    📌 0

No, we should not. This is a simple training memo and people are making it a bigger deal than it is. And please stop asking me to comment on x.

30.10.2025 20:52 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 2

Thanks for this, Kevin. You’re spot on.

30.10.2025 13:17 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Art of Letting Trump Claim a Win, While Walking Away Stronger

“I think it’s an approach that can safely be described as tactics without a strategy,” said Jonathan Czin, a fellow at the Brookings Institution who previously analyzed Chinese politics at the C.I.A.

30.10.2025 12:50 — 👍 239    🔁 51    💬 14    📌 1

Thank you Jim.

30.10.2025 02:25 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Come join us in Gettysburg on 11/6 as we ask how do we keep our institutions strong, civilian leadership accountable, and armed forces apolitical?

Our speakers will be:
@sykescharlie.bsky.social @walshfreedom.bsky.social @markhertling.bsky.social @milestaylor.bsky.social @conorlambpa.bsky.social

29.10.2025 23:55 — 👍 94    🔁 23    💬 2    📌 0

Thank you.

29.10.2025 22:15 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Sure does.

29.10.2025 22:14 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

And that is still true. What I was pointing out is the officer’s oath doesn’t have the “obey” part.

29.10.2025 22:00 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

This is just a thought, but what if it isn’t the military doing it?

29.10.2025 21:59 — 👍 9    🔁 1    💬 3    📌 0

Thank you.

29.10.2025 21:58 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

It’s late there! Thanks.

29.10.2025 21:44 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Both @mcfaulmike.bsky.social and I will be joining @nicollewallace.bsky.social on @msnbc.com at 5:30 ET. Lots to talk about.

29.10.2025 21:22 — 👍 119    🔁 14    💬 12    📌 1
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Why Commanders Don’t Sign NDAs Existing rules and laws applying to military secrecy are sufficient—and asking officers to sign NDAs is deeply inappropriate.

Some discussion recently on the use of NDAs in the military

My thoughts in the @thebulwark.com

www.thebulwark.com/p/why-milita...

29.10.2025 12:49 — 👍 504    🔁 187    💬 24    📌 19

All these would make for good discussion in the current civilian-military environment. I don’t know you or your actions, but I did find it unfortunate you’d condemn a book by a bright scholar without reading it, and then insult me, since you don’t know me either. Your call. I’m out.

29.10.2025 05:16 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

There was really only one “point.” It appears you missed it thinking instead of another rude reply.

29.10.2025 02:37 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Oh, so you’ve read her book? Or no, just making a judgement on the title? What an informed take on a new book. And I’m sure the “work” you’re doing is consuming you.

29.10.2025 01:04 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0

This isn’t good, for Walmart or more importantly the people who need food and rely on this program.

28.10.2025 23:55 — 👍 362    🔁 105    💬 28    📌 7

Congratulations, once again, Dr @kschake.bsky.social on yet another triumph.

28.10.2025 23:53 — 👍 79    🔁 12    💬 2    📌 0

As a former member of the Bipartisan Policy Center and Nutrition Security Task Force, I signed and wholeheartedly support this action.

28.10.2025 23:12 — 👍 244    🔁 51    💬 6    📌 3

Joining @rieckhoff.bsky.social & @samsteindc.bsky.social and @aliciamenendez.bsky.social (who is sitting in for @nicollewallace.bsky.social at 5 ET on @msnbc.com

28.10.2025 20:45 — 👍 82    🔁 10    💬 10    📌 0

Beautiful!

28.10.2025 13:44 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Some thoughts on the shift of a Carrier Strike Group from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean. My latest in @thebulwark.com

27.10.2025 18:40 — 👍 184    🔁 46    💬 10    📌 4
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This guy? I might recommend an eye exam. 😊

27.10.2025 02:26 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

I was asked to be on a bi-partisan committee supplying congress with information on food insecurity.

Yes, there are going to be A LOT of people surprised when they see the extent of our fellow citizens who use SNAP (about 40 million, lots of veterans) and WIC (over 6 million) programs.

26.10.2025 23:51 — 👍 991    🔁 321    💬 36    📌 6

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