While many in uniform have earned the title of “professional” through commitment to excellence, high ethical standards, and service in defense of the nation, more work has to be done to convince those outside the service. As professionals, we must teach children, friends, and other Americans about military professionalism. We should continue to walk the path of the warrior-scholar and adopt an attitude of excellence in this profession.
President Putin made three foundational assumptions in launching his war against Ukraine that should have been correct but were not. First, Putin assumed the invasion of Ukraine would be a quick and easy fight. Second, he assumed the world would denounce the invasion but tacitly allow it. Third, Putin assumed the war would deter NATO expansion.
