Over the course of the past three years, Nate Fick has become a good friend. I have followed his progress as he gone from being a combat-tested Marine Corps officer, to a best-selling author, to a graduate student juggling two Harvard Masters degrees. Upon graduation, he will head south to Washington, D.C. to continue his career as a leader. His opinion is often sought on issues related to the war in Iraq, and rightfully so. Nate always brings a reasoned and articulate appraisal of the issue at hand.
And so it is that this week, as the New York Times sought a variety of reflections on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of Iraq, they solicited Nate's thoughts. I am pleased to share the link with you to his recent Op-Ed piece:
Nate Fick New York Times Op-Ed Piece
Nate Fick is the author of "One Bullet Away: The Making of a Marine Officer"
Review of "One Bullet Away"
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Thanks for posting that link. I've been searching for all of Fick's writings since finishing his book. Everything he writes resonates with clarity of thought and the kind of honesty I expect from a Marine. He will be an oddity in Washington: an honest man who knows what the problems are and what needs to be done to fix them. Some people are already idealizing him as a future President. If that ideal is his intention, I would vote for him.
Next time you speak to him, let him know people are rooting for his success!
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