Mark Hertling

Okay, how’s this: you’re not correct.

How Iran compares to Iraq Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling gives his perspective on the objectives of the U.S. military and how long the war may last.

Lt. Gen. @markhertling.bsky.social (Ret.) talks with Here & Now’s Robin Young about the start of the Iran war and gives his perspective on the objectives of the U.S. military and how long the war may last.

Order from Ballast before 10 March and you’ll get a signed copy.

That’s not quite accurate.

A very nice post from someone who got an advanced copy of my book. If you order from Ballast Books, you’ll get a signed copy before it is released publicly.

Thank you for this, too.

I just confirmed with the editor. Order from ballast and you’ll get a signed copy.

If you pre order before 10 March (the release date) from Ballast you’ll get a signed copy.

You can order autograph copy from @ballastbookco.bsky.social

Next week!

Very kind words. So glad you enjoyed it so much.

Hope you enjoy it @gtconway.bsky.social!

Thank you so much, Michelle. Your comments made my day and I’m so happy that the book opened up those thoughts. All the best to you.

Thanks to all those who supported me in my first “official” book signing this afternoon, especially some of my MBA students who came to cheer me on. What terrific friends I have.

Thank you. Order from Ballast, you’ll get it faster. And good luck with your surgery.

Bombing Iran Is Easy. What Comes Next Is Not. It comes down to a straightforward question: What’s the plan to translate military force into political change?

NEW: "It is true that air campaigns can destroy things. What they cannot do, by themselves, is build political outcomes."

Really superb piece from our @markhertling.bsky.social.

www.thebulwark.com/p/bombing-ir...

It’s part of the Tiger Bay club, but you can pay for lunch and join them.

Thanks for getting it. Enjoy.

Thank you.

Ayman breaks down why regime change in Iran won’t be as easy as Trump thinks President Trump urged Iranians to “take over” the country’s government after the U.S. and Israel struck Iranian military installations across the country in a flurry of missile barrages. Retired Comma...

President Trump urged Iranians to “take over” the country’s government. Ret. Commander of U.S. Army Europe Lt. Gen. @markhertling.bsky.social, and MS NOW co-hosts of @theweekendprime.bsky.social Ayman Mohyeldin and Elise Jordan join Alex Witt with their analysis.

www.ms.now/weekends-wit...

Thank you so much. Hope you enjoy it!

Me too.

I’d recommend you quit worrying about the admirals and generals and use your voice as a citizen.

Thanks so much @marissarothkopf.bsky.social !

@markhertling.bsky.social: "There is no rational legal basis for this strike.”

Trump Goes to War: Iran Strike Breaks Promise of No Regime Change Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, JVL and Lt.

Watch our full live reaction with @timmiller.bsky.social, @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social, @jvl.bsky.social and @markhertling.bsky.social here: bit.ly/403rFEH

It’s on the same line as my thoughts on his statement on Scouting USA.

Thanks!

Received my signed copy today. Can't wait to read it. Obviously, I had to verify the signature of @markhertling.bsky.social . It checks out.

Wow, that is kinda amazing! Thanks for this.