NATIONAL DEFENSE
Top U.S. General: Two More Years to Defeat ISIS The Daily Beast
How Donald Trump Should Transform America’s Middle East Policy The National Interest
Power and Order in the South China Sea Center for New American Security
This Won’t Look Like Winning: A Sensible Path For Trump’s Syria Policy War on the Rocks
The Consequences of Russia’s ‘Counterterrorism’ Campaign in Syria Combating Terrorism Center – West Point
HOMELAND SECURITY & TERRORISM
2016 With suspect dead, Germany examines impact of Berlin attacks DW.com
Analysis: The assassination of Russia’s ambassador in Turkey creates a crisis for Erdogan ADN.com
How FBI Intel Helps Task Force Stem Illegal Flow of Drugs FBI News
Corruption on the Border: New Campaign Enlists the Public’s Help FBI News
MILITARY
Nano Drones for Grunts Marine Corps Times
What’s Wrong with SOCOM? Small Wars Journal
Uncloaking the Dagger: Does Adherence to the Geneva Conventions Betray SOF Small Wars Journal
New Weapons for the Osprey Scout.com
How Israel Took a Toy and Made it a High Tech Weapon Commentary Magazine
Time to Reform the Military Award (Medals/Ribbons) System, War is Boring
LE
Police hiring standards: Raise them or lower them? policeone.com
The Ferguson Effect in LA lapdonline.org
SF police commission votes to prohibit shooting at moving vehicles policeone.com
Corruption on the Border: New Campaign Enlists the Public’s Help FBI News
FIRE/RESCUE & WILDLAND FIRE
Prioritize and Execute averagejakefirefighter.com
Leadership Lessons: After the Ultimate Sacrifice firehouse.com
A More Complicated Wildland Fire Situation – What are We Doing About It?
MOUNTAIN
This Bill Could Make Outdoor Expenses Tax Deductible gearjunkie.com
Best GoPro Videos Mash Up of 2016, GoPro
Public Lands and the Future of Advocacy Alpinist.com
Top 10 Ski Videos of 2016 freeskier.com
FITNESS
The sub-2 hour marathon in 2017? sportscientists.com
Steroids and PED’s – The Facts as they are known PJ Medcast
LCHF Diets and Performance in Elite Athletes mysportsscience.com