Mark Hertling

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Blessed by great family & friends. Former soldier, student of leadership, national security, healthcare & people. CNN Military Analyst.

It’s the 1st day of the long Memorial Day weekend.

I wrote this piece in 2017, and a friend reminded me of it today.

“Earn this.” A moving line from Saving Private Ryan.
https://www.cnn.com/2017/0...

cnn.com

We need to earn our fallen soldiers' sacrifices (opinion) | CNN

Memorial Day is a time to remember those who gave their lives for our country, but it is also a reminder we have an obligation to live every day honoring their sacrifices, writes Mark Hertling.

05:32 PM - May 26, 2023

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As we approach Memorial Day, tonight at 5:30 EDT I'll present the emotional 100 year history of the usabmc.

For those who'd like to join Rollins College is zooming:

https://rollins-edu.zoom.u...
Meeting ID: 879 2019 5025
Passcode: Crummer11

10:00 AM - May 24, 2023

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Some thoughts on the upcoming Ukraine offensive.
https://f.io/MdgzIFpp

03:24 PM - May 19, 2023

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If you’re in the Orlando area next week, start your Memorial Day weekend off on Wednesday at rollinscollege for a presentation on the usabmc and how our nation honors those who made the supreme sacrifice. (Need to register for attendance or on-line)

11:24 AM - May 18, 2023

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From tonight’s discussion with Erin Burnett on CNN
https://vimeo.com/82744887...

08:08 PM - May 16, 2023

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A piece I just wrote did the Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost...

05:44 PM - May 15, 2023

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Last night with Jonn Vause on CNN International, discussing what others are saying about the upcoming Ukrainian offensive.

https://www.cnn.com/videos...

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Reasonable expectations from looming Ukrainian counteroffensive | CNN

CNN's John Vause interviews CNN Military Analyst Mark Hertling about what a Ukrainian counteroffensive could look like and how much territory it could regain.

08:44 AM - May 10, 2023

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Eid Mubarak to all Muslims, especially my friends in Iraq.

09:44 PM - May 01, 2023

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Back home after a long week of traveling, this is from tonight’s conversation with Erin Burnett on CNN
https://vimeo.com/82147088...

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09:00 PM - Apr 26, 2023

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West Point has an initiative where current classes of cadets are "affiliated" w/ their respective 50th anniversary cohorts for mentoring & engagements. As a member of the class of '75, last night I had a "fireside chat" with the class of 2025 to discuss leadership & the profession of arms.

09:15 AM - Apr 21, 2023

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It’s great to be at WestPoint!

Tonight I gave a presentation to history majors on the role of the American Battle Monuments Commission.

Tomorrow, a discussion of ethics & character with the USMA Prep School.

Tomorrow night, the class of '25 to discuss officership.

11:06 PM - Apr 19, 2023

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Appears Putin had a choice:
Take Bakhmut or hold a May Day Parade.

Seems he won’t be doing either.

https://www.atlanticcounci...

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Putin cancels Victory Day parades as Ukraine invasion continues to unravel - Atlantic Council

The cancellation of Victory Day parades in multiple Russian regional capitals is a blow to Putin's personal prestige that exposes the grim reality behind Moscow's upbeat propaganda portrayals of the faltering Ukraine invasion, writes Peter Dickinson.

10:30 PM - Apr 13, 2023

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Had a terrific discussion with Charlie Sykes regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine, disclosure of classified information, and Trump's admiration of Xi, Putin and KJU on this episode of the Bulwark.
https://twitter.com/SykesC...

05:56 PM - Apr 13, 2023 (Edited)

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Joining Wolf Blitzer and Adam Kinzinger on CNN to discuss the classified document disclosures at 6 EDT.

05:53 PM - Apr 13, 2023

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If this is the reason for the document leak - a gamer’s desire for fame - it is truly unfathomable.
https://www.washingtonpost...

10:19 PM - Apr 12, 2023

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My conversation on CNN re: the WH report on the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
https://video.snapstream.n...

10:20 AM - Apr 08, 2023

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Great piece by Risa Brooks. There are VERY few in uniform who think the "woke military" argument is anything more than BS. But it does affect institutional reputation & recruiting.
https://warontherocks.com/...

warontherocks.com

How the Anti-Woke Campaign Against the U.S. Military Damages National Security - War on the Rocks

According to critics of the U.S. military, its civilian and military leaders are overly fixated on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at the

10:18 AM - Apr 08, 2023

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On Friday, I'll speak with students of Russia & Eurasian Studies/History at George Mason U & College of Holy Cross on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It's open to the public.
https://networks.h-net.org...

05:36 PM - Apr 04, 2023

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In 2011, I was stationed in Germany as the Commander of US Army, Europe. The daily intel book had updates on Italian PM Berlusconi. I remember thinking "sure glad our govt leaders aren't indicted criminals."

http://www.cnn.com/2011/WO...

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The Berlusconi sex scandal explained - CNN.com

For the past eight months, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been engulfed in a sex scandal that has him accused of paying for sex with a minor.

04:34 PM - Apr 03, 2023 (Edited)

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"Spouting" this a few minutes ago, had many requests to comment on UKR's spring offensive.
1. No, it hasn't started
2. UA continues to prepare by integrating new equipment into their force & training new soldiers
3. It will be successful, but likely not as large an offensive as many expect

Mark Hertling @MarkHertling

First day of being on this site & was surprised by the old friends & former followers that were here! Great to be with you.

While I'm traveling the next few days, I hope to start "spouting" about Ukraine, leadership, international relations and healthcare.

Is there an interest in something?
10:16 AM - Apr 03, 2023

10:51 AM - Apr 03, 2023

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In April 2011, I wrote about my experiences with the Russian & Ukrainian army. It provides some insight regarding differences in culture, professionalism and leader vision.

https://www.thebulwark.com...

thebulwark.com

I Commanded U.S. Army Europe. Here's What I Saw in the Russian and Ukrainian Armies. - The Bulwark

In March 2011, I began a new posting as the Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe and Seventh Army, in command of all U.S. Army forces stationed in various countries throughout Europe. It was a dream job as it was in that command – in a different time and under…

10:25 AM - Apr 03, 2023

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First day of being on this site & was surprised by the old friends & former followers that were here! Great to be with you.

While I'm traveling the next few days, I hope to start "spouting" about Ukraine, leadership, international relations and healthcare.

Is there an interest in something?

10:16 AM - Apr 03, 2023

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Since everyone is greeting me with whale photos, here’s a film I took several years ago in a whale watching trip!

10:39 PM - Apr 01, 2023

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Heard spoutible might be a good replacement for the increasingly dysfunctional Twitter, so here I am. Great to be with you!

09:14 PM - Apr 01, 2023

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