From the Book - First edition.
Introduction: A meeting like no other
First days, early warnings
War with Iran begins in Iraq
Civilian control and reform of the Pentagon
The politics of building a better navy
COVID: a tragic, epic fight
Hard days and long nights
Pride, promotions, and politics
Lost causes and important ones
America's strategic advantage
Appendix A: The army vision
Appendix B: June 24, 2019, initial message to the department
Appendix C: June 2, 2020, message to the department, support to civil authorities
Appendix D: June 3, 2020, press conference in the Pentagon briefing room
Appendix E: November 9, 2020, final message to the department
Appendix F: November 9, 2020, letter to the president
Appendix G: January 6, 2021, tweets regarding the assault on Capitol Hill
Appendix H: January 3, 2021, Washington Post opinion piece authored by the ten living former Secretaries of Defense.
From the Online Content - First edition.
Introduction: A meeting like no other
First days, early warnings
War with Iran begins in Iraq
Civilian control and reform of the Pentagon
The politics of building a better navy
COVID: a tragic, epic fight
Hard days and long nights
Pride, promotions, and politics
Lost causes and important ones
America's strategic advantage
Appendix A: The army vision
Appendix B: June 24, 2019, initial message to the department
Appendix C: June 2, 2020, message to the department, support to civil authorities
Appendix D: June 3, 2020, press conference in the Pentagon briefing room
Appendix E: November 9, 2020, final message to the department
Appendix F: November 9, 2020, letter to the president
Appendix G: January 6, 2021, tweets regarding the assault on Capitol Hill
Appendix H: January 3, 2021, Washington Post opinion piece authored by the ten living former Secretaries of Defense.
