Gary J. Sampson, Ph.D. (沙普瑞博士)
@GaryJSampson
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@USMC vet, national security strategist | Ph.D. @FletcherSchool | Writing @Temple_Liberty on service, strategy & American renewal | @CSIS PONI MCC | @NCUSCR PIP
Washington, D.C.
Joined October 2009
This is my attempt to speak carefully and clearly as a citizen. Read, share, critique in good faith. The work of a republic belongs to all of us. #TempleOfLiberty
“When the uniform comes off, the silence ends.” I wrote this before retiring. Publishing now because the cost of quiet keeps rising. https://t.co/12zh1H8oCV
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Inspiring @TuftsUniversity #VeteransDay Ceremony, with my @FletcherSchool classmate Leonard Kosinski (F’03) giving the keynote address, Gresh Lattimore (F’65, FG’72) providing welcoming remarks, and #TuftsPresident Sunil Kumar speaking as well. Excellent event! 👏👏👏
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Happy Veterans Day 🇺🇸 Today, we honor the men and women, past and present, who have served our nation. Thank you for your service, sacrifice and dedication.
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Grateful to my hometown paper @JournalStarNews for running this ahead of Nov 10. Happy Birthday, @USMC—Semper Fidelis.
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On Nov. 10, 1994, I celebrated my first Marine Corps birthday before I had even shipped to boot camp. I was at the old Perkins that used to sit at
What didn’t fit in print—on the oldest-to-youngest slice, the oath, and why small rituals matter. Director’s Cut: “A Blueberry Muffin, a Candle, and 250 Years of the Marines” https://t.co/EzUEvrRJug
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Not a jersey—a standard. I marched as a citizen, not a partisan. Here are the five tests I’ll use to judge leaders (mine first) and the four habits I’m trying to keep. #TempleOfLiberty
In a republic, there are no kings. Here are the five tests I’ll use to judge leaders—left or right—and four habits any citizen can apply. A standard, not a jersey. #TempleOfLiberty
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New: my first monthly Studio Notes—a quick look at what I’m drafting, reading, and thinking next at Temple of Liberty. Free previews are open; free readers can also unlock the full post with a credit. If you find these useful, consider supporting.
Studio Notes — October is live: drafts in motion, what I’m reading, and what’s next for #TempleOfLiberty. Free preview + credit unlock for the full post: https://t.co/Ex6RE9CuiP
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It’s easy to take the right to vote for granted—until you remember how many stood up to secure it. Grateful to cast my ballot in Virginia today. If you haven’t yet, please take a few minutes and make your voice heard. 🗳️ #vote
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Eight-domain reality punishes binary thinking. My October Field Notes from @USNIProceedings, @FletcherSchool, @ArlingtonVALib archives, @csisponi, and the @StimsonCenter launch of FALLOUT. Custody first. #TempleOfLiberty
1/ "Field Notes — October, in Motion" is live. Eight-domain reality vs. binary habits—from @USNIProceedings (2→8), chips/export controls, archives, @csisponi, and the @StimsonCenter FALLOUT book launch. 🧵 https://t.co/sKCq9ajyCa
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Leaders come and go; institutions keep the country. The job is to leave the place better than you found it. Here’s my case for that simple, difficult standard. #TempleOfLiberty
1/ Trustees, Not Owners — new post. We’re confusing dominance (performance) with dominion (stewardship). That swap erodes readiness, retention, and trust. 🧵 https://t.co/XbcfantU3Z
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In his first public comments since being fired, @GenCQBrownJr tells @CFR_org that the recent Quantico meeting "makes it difficult" to stay non-partisan, says, "I don't care for" how his career ended, but says officers should stay in place and emphasizes the military's job is to
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“Not a good look”
Kristi Noem spent $172 million on private jets, but yes please tell us more about how we can't afford healthcare. https://t.co/A1xykm2n7b
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All he does is travel and make B roll, this is what happens when you put someone with literally no experience in such a job
TURN AND BURN! Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited TOPGUN at Naval Air Station Fallon. Extended version with cockpit footage coming soon…
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Respectfully, “No Kings” wasn’t a socialist op. I was at the D.C. march—retired, disabled military officer, unpaid—among peaceful, patriotic neighbors respectful of police who want constitutional freedoms protected. We love this country and expect it to live up to its ideals.
Rather than ‘No Kings’ it should be called ‘Yes Socialism’ The network of funders behind the constellation of non-profit organizations supporting the ‘No Kings’ movement is closely aligned with the Democrat Party and broadly shares a Marxist foundation: “Behind the emotion and
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Yes, let’s see whose name is signed on the ORM matrix for this one.
What Marine Corps general agreed to this event? Even if they felt pressured to say yes, this is unacceptable it seems. What will be the next unsafe military event?
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I believe the applicable phrase here is, “not a good look.”
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They are actually Love America rallies, Mike. Ordinary people, man, trying to save the country from a despot.
It turns out the “Hate America” Rallies tomorrow are being funded by the billionaire who hates America the MOST. Anyone surprised? https://t.co/DlPqxTFdby
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PONI is now accepting applications for its Nuclear Scholars Initiative! Young professionals with less than 7 years of experience are welcome to apply for the Class of 2026. Apply by November 17:
nuclearnetwork.csis.org
The Nuclear Scholars Initiative aims to provide top graduate students and young professionals from around the country with a unique venue to interact and dialogue with senior experts on nuclear...
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An excellent decision! One of our best presidents.
The Kansas City, Missouri, City Council passed an ordinance Thursday to officially designate the terminal at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) as the "Harry S Truman Terminal." (Photo: AP) Read more: https://t.co/BKNqT8N0LV
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BREAKING NEWS The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2025 #NobelPeacePrize to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to
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I don’t think Texas should be allowed to invade Illinois
Members of the Texas National Guard have arrived in Illinois, according to sources familiar with their whereabouts and video taken of them at an Army Reserve training facility in a Chicago suburb. Read more: https://t.co/AkmU3diD97
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