Gabriel Ledeen
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Gabriel Ledeen deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2006 and in 2007-2008 to the areas of Haditha and Karma in al Anbar province with the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. In 2006, 2ndLt Ledeen served as a convoy commander and the Battalion's Motor Transport platoon leader. In 2007-2008, 1stLt Ledeen worked extensively with local Iraqis and Marine Corps and Army Civil Affairs personnel and helped build the institutional understanding necessary for continued local progress. Since leaving active duty as a Captain, he has traveled to Egypt, Israel, Guantanamo Bay, Afghanistan, and Venezuela to seek accurate firsthand information. His articles have appeared in a number of publications such as the Washington Times, Jerusalem Post, National Review, and others. Gabriel graduated cum laude from Rice University with a B.A. in Cognitive Science and Philosophy, and is currently pursuing a JD at Stanford Law School.

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Who Supports the U.S. Soldier?

Posted March 4, 2011 | 12:04:39 (EST)

Wednesday's Washington Post featured a heart-wrenching article by Greg Jaffe on Marine Lt. Gen. John Kelly and his son's death on the battlefield in Afghanistan's Helmand Province. The article clearly struck a chord and was among the most widely shared articles of the day. Although not its central...

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(Re-) Creating Anbar's Awakening

Posted March 27, 2009 | 12:53:06 (EST)

Signaling his commitment to campaign promises of a "surge" in Afghanistan, President Obama recently authorized the deployment of 17,000 additional troops to reinforce our flagging efforts. While he is still awaiting the official "strategic review" of the war, the president undoubtedly believes that the additional troops are necessary to counter...

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