Thomas E. Ricks

Thomas E. Ricks covered the U.S. military from 1991 to 2008 for the Wall Street Journal and then the Washington Post. He can be reached at [email protected].

Articles by Thomas E. Ricks

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What is a military professional? Here’s an answer in 90 words of haiku poetry

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Thomas E. Ricks

January 24, 2017, 10:52 AM

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Best Defense contest predictions on President Trump’s first foreign policy crisis, and I gots to say, March is looking pretty busy

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Thomas E. Ricks

January 23, 2017, 10:20 AM

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A melancholy look back at SF teams in the first phase of our war in Afghanistan

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Thomas E. Ricks

January 23, 2017, 10:20 AM

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Tony Soprano visits the CIA HQ: Who does Trump think he is fooling with this?

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Thomas E. Ricks

January 22, 2017, 2:13 PM

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What’s up on the White House website: Trumpish promises on the U.S. military

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Thomas E. Ricks

January 20, 2017, 1:07 PM

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A day of quiet regret and reflection

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Thomas E. Ricks

January 20, 2017, 10:24 AM

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Where and when will Trump have his first foreign policy crisis?: A new BD contest

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Thomas E. Ricks

January 20, 2017, 10:24 AM

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Bonzo the war dog

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Thomas E. Ricks

January 20, 2017, 10:23 AM

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Military professionalism in 150 words or less: A first round of contest results

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Thomas E. Ricks

January 19, 2017, 10:41 AM

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When I think about morale at the CIA, I think about 2 things: Mission and family

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Thomas E. Ricks

January 18, 2017, 10:48 AM

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How to make State great again

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Thomas E. Ricks

January 18, 2017, 10:48 AM

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Trump: End of the imperial presidency?

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Thomas E. Ricks

January 17, 2017, 10:14 AM

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 10, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) patrols the eastern Pacific Ocean. Lassen is currently underway in support of Operation Martillo, a joint operation with the U.S. Coast Guard and partner nations within the 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Huey D. Younger Jr./Not Released) — 160310-N-MD297-161 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 10, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) patrols the eastern Pacific Ocean. Lassen is currently underway in support of Operation Martillo, a joint operation with the U.S. Coast Guard and partner nations within the 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Huey D. Younger Jr./Not Released)

A response: SWOs are doing OK, mate

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Thomas E. Ricks

January 17, 2017, 10:13 AM

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 10, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) patrols the eastern Pacific Ocean. Lassen is currently underway in support of Operation Martillo, a joint operation with the U.S. Coast Guard and partner nations within the 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Huey D. Younger Jr./Not Released) — 160310-N-MD297-161 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 10, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) patrols the eastern Pacific Ocean. Lassen is currently underway in support of Operation Martillo, a joint operation with the U.S. Coast Guard and partner nations within the 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Huey D. Younger Jr./Not Released)

‘Proceedings’ spanks the Navy’s ship drivers for a culture that hides mistakes

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Thomas E. Ricks

January 13, 2017, 10:51 AM

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The writing life: Why the first half of many books often are better than the second

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Thomas E. Ricks

January 13, 2017, 10:43 AM

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