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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Enjoyed the opportunity this week to connect with global leadership scholars at Troy University.

Group photo of global leadership scholars

Troy University Institute for Leadership Development

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

On September 11, 2001 I was a young Congressional staff member on the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee when we evacuated the Capitol. We would find out later it had been the target of the plane that passengers took down in a Pennsylvania field.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Reflecting on 25 years of second and third order effects. We knew the world changed that day; we are still discovering what that means.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

There are so many lessons from Ukraine that should inform decisions about the types of Soldiers needed in a future war. Or we could continue basing our “ideal” warfighter image on outdated perceptions.

Woman commander or a drone unit fighting in Ukraine.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

It was a good run. Hoping next year will be even better.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Everything just got better. Cheers, kind people.

Manhattan Cocktail
2oz Bourbon
1oz Sweet Vermouth
Cherry Garnish
Stirred.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Remembering the ones who gave their lives in the hope of securing a better world for us all.

World War I Memorial Tower in Kansas City Missouri.

Poppy wreaths placed at the foot of the WWI Memorial in Kansas City.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

One of the perks of work travel is the occasional chance to be a tourist in a city I once called home and where I still believe we can find a path up this hill.

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Statue of Jefferson and historical African American figures with signs about the paradox of liberty and the text of the Declaration of Independence

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Thinking about lessons from the Suez Crisis.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

He obviously wrote it to be relevant to the current era. His argument is not that this is CW 2.0, but there are lessons in how we applied strategy across all of government.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

I think the best comprehensive book is Brands’ edited “New Makers of Modern Strategy”, but if looking for a single book that examines strategic art in a single historical case across joint/interagency/alliance, and DIME constructs, I like his “The Twilight Struggle”. Great strategy avoids war.

Book photo of The Twilight Struggle by Hal Brands

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Current events reminded me of a political button given to me by a previous boss, Congressman Phil Crane, when he was Chairman of the House Trade Subcommittee. Crane ran in the 1980 GOP presidential primary - to the RIGHT of Reagan. Just an observation on how political ideology has shifted.

Political button with words “end the embargo on Cuba”

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Unfortunate for them. Proves the book is worth reading. I’ve been enjoying it. Hopefully this will stoke the students’ curiosity. Can’t stop them from reading.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

I don’t really remember it, but this is why we read history before we develop strategy…

Book: THE
THE SECRET HISTORY
TWILIGHT
OF AMERICA'S THIRTY-YEAR
WAR
CONFLICT WITH IRAN
DAVID CRIST

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Margo Price reminding us “don’t let the bastards get you down!”

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Powerful visit this weekend to museums and memorials in Montgomery, Alabama.

National Monument to Freedom, with names of enslaved persons.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

So it begins. U.S. Army Futures Command and U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command have cased their colors. Born from both, with an even larger mission, is U.S. Army Transformation & Training Command (T2COM); responsible for Force Design, Force Generation, and Force Development.

US Army Transformation and Training Command patch.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

The weekend starts now. Everything just got better. This we’ll defend…

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

New doors; new opportunities. Excited to start the new job today in Austin, Texas. The future looks bright.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Serving as a strategist at 21st Theater Sustainment Command has been an honor. Every day was a learning experience, improving how our #Army provides #logistics across #Europe, enabling allied support to #Ukraine, and working with our #NATO allies to deter Russsia. Onto the next challenge.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Happy Birthday to the United States Army; securing America’s freedom from monarchy and defending our Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, for 250 years today. This We’ll Defend!!

US Army Soldier giving a speech about his grandfather’s service in WWII to defend against tyranny.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

The weekend begins. Cheers! Prost! Na zdraví! một, hai, ba, dzô! Everything just got better.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Great discussion with @nathankfinney.com tonight on collaborative writing and building informal communities within our profession of arms. Look for the return of the @milwritersguild.bsky.social “Pen & Sword” podcast next month.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Day trip to another European country, another war cemetery. Honoring those whose fidelity to the principles of democracy and freedom motivated them to risk their lives for a greater good. A humbling reminder of the sacrifice of others.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

It’s a Good Friday in Europe for a walk in the woods, touching grass, thinking about nothing in particular.

Stream in the woods, with a sticker on the handrail that says “stop nazis now”

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Beautiful day to visit Appomattox Court House on the 160th anniversary of traitors losing.

Appomattox Court House, home where former Army Officer Robert E Lee surrendered his insurgency militia.

Site where the traitorous “Army of Northern Virginia” fired its last shot of desperation to keep slavery.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Not mentioned by name, but you are absolutely right that learning from the experience with Pritchett is what drove the movement to choose Connor as their future target.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

So much for my (almost) perfect #FinalFour bracket. Not bad for someone who didn’t watch a single regular season game 🤷‍♂️

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

For some reason, “Execution of Torrijos and his Companions on the Beach at Málaga” by Antonio Gisbert Pérez has been haunting my mind for the last several months. Standing up to authoritarianism is costly, but the right thing to do.

The Execution of Torrijos and his Companions on the Beach at Málaga (Spanish: Fusilamiento de Torrijos y sus compañeros en las playas de Málaga), is a painting by Antonio Gisbert Pérez.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

New home for the next several months while I attend strategery nerd school. Locals welcomed me with a blanket of snow.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Such an honor to spend some time today with Buck Sloan, perhaps the only remaining survivor of this battle. Truly “Second to None”!

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Today we honored this WWII veteran (who fought that day alongside my grandfather). More importantly, we remembered all the Soldiers we lost. 3/4

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Buck Sloan (Bravo Company, 38th Infantry Regiment) got hit by a grenade that took him out of the war, but he lived to return today and tell the story today about how he “got the other bastard with my pineapple.” 2/4

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

80 years ago, the 2nd Infantry Division faced the first wave of the Battle of the Bulge in the twin villages of Rocherath-Krinkelt, Belgium. 🧵 1/4

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

The weekend begins. Don’t know who needs to hear this: you are valued. Here’s to you.

Necromancer cocktails drink in coupe glass

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Great job opportunity for civilian strategist on our team in Germany. Working in Commander’s Initiative Group at 21st Theater Sustainment Command. G2-12, open to current GS, veterans, spouses. Position closes 19DEC24!!! Reach out if you have questions. www.usajobs.gov/job/82337370...

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

I have a couple fancier watches for appropriate occasions, but my daily wear is old enough to remember fighting Nazis, and winning.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Music has always been a refuge for me (and it helps me write).

You listened for 76,305 minutes this year
That puts you in the top 2% of listeners worldwide.

Your top artists
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Watchhouse
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Mon Rovia

Caamp
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Ray LaMontagne
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Tyler Childers

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Daylight
Watchhouse
SIBUKERS
Find Your People
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Watchhouse

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

With the kids off in college, I decided to visit Spain for the holiday. Thanksgiving in Toledo was exactly what I needed. Beautiful city, rich in history and art. Tapas over turkey didn’t disappoint.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Happy holiday to those who celebrate. You can get anything you want…

Cartoon drawing of Arlo Guthrie’s song “Alice’s Restaurant”

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

That is one of the things that angers me most of about this “debate”. Women serve valiantly, and die, for our country. They always have.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

If we could set aside our own hubris, we would learn a lot from our allies. I was serving in Iraq & Syria when we (US, mostly men) were debating if women could wear ponytails in combat. Everywhere I looked badass women were demonstrating the stupidity of the question.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

On the “standards” debate: I’ll point out all the “standards were lowered” arguments rely on a foundation of expecting higher levels of performance by women than the average man in those roles. I did the job as an Infantryman in combat. Most women I’ve seen in the Infantry are tougher than I was.

Infantry officer in Afghanistan with LSU flag

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