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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 02/10/2026

A quick handful of hours on the ground in DC to lecture at the Space Force Staff/War College on great power competition. I had a great time…and also got a few minutes to run on the National Mall beforehand to get my mind right before the lecture.

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 01/10/2026

Too many diligent students inside to take photos…but it truly looks like a cathedral inside…quite amazing.

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 29/09/2026

Amazing location for a pint and schnitzel…

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 23/09/2026

“Orchestrating Power” has made an appearance at NATO! Thanks to Mark Sudimak for the pic…I always appreciate friends and colleagues spending the time to read things I’ve written.

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 23/09/2026

Spent some time today at Tumaco with Colombia’s TF Hercules and Tolameida with the Colombia’s air assault division. Great to meet their leaders and soldiers, as well as see the military capabilities they’re using to secure their country.

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 20/09/2026

On Sunday mornings, Bogotá closes one of its main roads for people to bike and run along. Lucky our hotel is just off the strip. Won’t lie…the temp here is perfect for a morning run (though the altitude…not so much).

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 19/09/2026

Beautiful (if overcast) run in Lima, all overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Felt like the entirety of the city was out running…obviously a popular Saturday morning activity.

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 19/09/2026

Great time spent with the Peruvian Army today…first time on a Spanish-made C-26 and a Mi-17. Obligatory ceviche at the end…

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 17/09/2026

Quick trip down to Ft Benning (first time since OCS graduation Jan 2003) - incl US Army Western Hemisphere talking to the Maneuver Warfighter Conference about our new command, some time with the WHINSEC team, and a chat with the 551st Infantry Regiment (who run our Jungle School in Panama).

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 11/09/2026

Few things are more powerful than access to a university library…they can acquire almost anything needed from across the US…

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 23/08/2026

Catching back up on the basics of an Army strategist’s education by reading everything our new officers are taught in the Basic Strategic Art Program (BSAP) at the US Army War College. Let me know if you want to follow along…

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 22/08/2026

Got to see both my ladies this weekend…SOOOO nice having them both in driving distance! 🫶🏻

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 05/07/2026

Needed a little, sun, sand, and surf. Best beach we’ve found so far since we returned to the mainland. (South of Myrtle Beach, SC)

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 03/07/2026

Received an incredibly kind letter from our senior Army Strategist in the mail today. Humbling!

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 18/06/2026

Great chat at Leavenworth tonight…and even better seeing old friends!

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 30/05/2026

Zurich as fun…spent the entire day just wandering and decompressing before heading home tomorrow. A family trip for the ages…

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 29/05/2026

Stopover in Kandersteg as we left Zermatt, then to Zurich in time for the ballet (Romeo and Juliet).

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 24/05/2026

Is it even a trip to Italy if most of the photos aren’t food? Well…lucky for us…there’s plenty of food (and some we made ourselves!).

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 13/05/2026

A decade ago today I was provided a once in a lifetime opportunity to help someone else. I have never regretted pursuing that opportunity. If you have can donate an organ (especially a kidney!), I cannot encourage you enough to do so. It’s life changing. Thinking of you, Francesca.

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 28/04/2026

Can’t wait for this book to come out later this year…look for my chapter on the American mobilization for WWI!

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 25/04/2026

10-mile conditioning hike around Bragg today with Jennifer. A little warm, but a beautiful day!

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 21/04/2026

Beautiful morning reliving my life at Carlisle Barracks a dozen years ago…

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 16/04/2026

US Army Strategists unite! Great to have a handful of current and former FA59s supporting GNSI’s undergraduate strategy competition…

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 16/04/2026

Beautiful morning run around USF before the undergraduate strategy competition. Could not have asked for better weather…

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 12/04/2026

So proud of this smart, talented, soon-to-be HS graduate! She’s rocked it the last few years @uncsa.bsky.social…and we look forward to her continuing to grow there next year at the university level. 😍🫶🏻🩰

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 11/04/2026

Bedazzled by the great Kate (Dahlstrand)!

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 11/04/2026

Adventures in the Western Hemisphere…

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 01/04/2026

Great trip to San Antonio and Leavenworth to talk to folks about U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command. Much BBQ was consumed…

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 29/03/2026

Had a glorious time at W&M talking about “Orchestrating Power,” helping teach a class on American statecraft and strategy, participating in a great simulation on economic geopolitics, and catching up with friends and the Tribe!

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 29/03/2026

Had a wonderful time at Duke last week launching “Orchestrating Power.” It truly was the best place for my first book talk…among the people and buildings that helped me write it. Thanks to the faculty, students, and interested local residents that came out to ask such great questions!

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 27/03/2026

Living it up with publishing battle buddy Rob Williams!

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 23/03/2026

Quick trip east via helo to hang with marine brothers and sisters at II MEF. Great and informative visit.

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 13/03/2026

Spent a great week up with the team @syracuseup.bsky.social Maxwell School refreshing on the theory and practice of strategy. It was great to hear from speakers on economic, electoral, & comms elements of strategy. Highly recommend the program if you get a chance to attend!

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NK Finney @nathankfinney.com · 12/03/2026

Fun time last night watching some local hockey here in Syracuse.

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