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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 5h

Where’s the lie

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 3d

We all did

Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 3d

I can’t remember the last time I felt this good about the Patriots. What a statement. #NEPats

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 3d

Whatever we’re paying Marcus Jones it’s not enough. #NEPats

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 3d

Well that was a weird half. #NEPats

Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 3d

Well that was a weird first quarter. #NEPats

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Brian Kerg @briankerg.bsky.social · 3d

Request for #AfghanEvac help.

One of my interpreters is in bureaucratic limbo with his SIV to enter the US. I'm running the traps on that.

Where he needs help: Organizations that fund the execution of leaving the country - medical exams, visas to get his family to Pakistan, etc.

Any ideas?

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 3d

Been delinquent in sharing this but if you’re going to the @armchairdragoons.bsky.social Fall Assembly this weekend, I’ll see you there and will have #ManeuverWarfare with me!

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 3d

Reading about the Aleutians campaign in WWII and every other page has a fascinating anecdote. Like the time Army engineers turned a lagoon into an airfield in 24 hours by building a drainage system by hand, with spare parts, in a storm:

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 4d

That’s an awesome picture.

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 4d

Weekend #wargaming is rarer these days, but it still gets done. Rebels and Imps face off across the snow-blasted plains of Hoth: #StarWars

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 4d

My memory is admittedly hazy but I don’t recall that Marines required hands placed on them in basic training to accomplish their missions in Camp Rhino, Nasiryah, al Qaim, Ramadi, Fallujah, Marjah, Camp Bastion, Abbey Gate, and many less well known operations in between. But again, my memory is hazy

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 6d

Yeah unfortunately there was what would’ve been a short delay at the printing house, which will now be a longer one until the government reopens. But once it reopens the print copies shouldn’t be too far behind.

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 6d

Also don’t forget that the digital edition of the “definitive John Boyd” is now available from Marine Corps University Press! Print copies will be available when, well, everything opens up again but until then you still get the ‘trons for free!

www.usmcu.edu/Portals/218/...

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 6d

Been a lot going on lately BUT just wanted to remind everyone that my #ManeuverWarfare #cardgame #wargame from @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social is almost at the warehouse, and you can still pre-order at the link below!

dietzfoundation.org/product/mane...

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 7d

Over at Compass Points, they’re loving it.

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 9d

That Brady is the GOAT and his achievements will be un-eclipsed for as long as he walks this mortal coil?

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Duffel Blog @duffelblog.com · 9d

NEW: Shockwaves have rippled across Washington in recent days following surprise orders from Secretary of Defense (and also War and also Pew Pew) Pete Hegseth that the entirety of U.S. military leadership would muster aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Tuesday. www.duffelblog.com/master-strat...

Master strategist Pete Hegseth to gather all U.S. military leaders in same place at same time

Defense secretary insists meeting is secure because it’s on Google Calendar as “Private”

www.duffelblog.com

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 9d

#ManeuverWarfare #wargamers—the slow boat has landed and we’re just inches from the goal line of you getting your copies! @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 11d

Guy’s a known turd on Twitter. I spent most of a day once blocking all the trolls he sent after me.

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 11d

www.duffelblog.com/command-and-...

Command and Staff students excited to wargame upcoming civil war

"No one gets to launch tactical nukes at Philadelphia until they’re 100% complete on annual training.”

www.duffelblog.com

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 12d

Exactly my thought. Sure, Russia, teach them how to assault an airport. I really really hope they listen.

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 15d

Life’s been busy but just a reminder that “Snowmobiles and Grand Ideals”—or as I like to call it, the definitive John Boyd—is now available digitally from MCUP , and print copies will be ready soon! Email [email protected] to reserve a hard copy!

www.usmcu.edu/Portals/218/...

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 16d

This is the way:

youtu.be/_pa1KLXuW0Y?...

The Mandalorian and Grogu | Official Trailer | In Theaters May 22, 2026

YouTube video by Star Wars

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 17d

I mean no disrespect. But it takes no special skill to be shot at, nor does the mere act of being shot at impart unique wisdom on its own.

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