by Philip Caputo | Feb 25, 2020 | News
Few of you will think you have time to read this very long essay from “The Daily Stoic” about the traits and characteristics of a great leader: https://dailystoic.com/leadership. I would urge you, however, to find the time. It beats TV and Twitter. The...
by Philip Caputo | Oct 22, 2019 | News
Q&A interview with Madeleine Blais appeared in a recent issue of the National Book Review: national book review
by Philip Caputo | Jul 30, 2019 | News
I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be reading from the new Hunter’s Moon and signing books at the esteemed RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison on Friday, August 9. The event is free and begins at 6:30. If you’re unable to attend the event and would like a...
by Philip Caputo | May 26, 2019 | News
Below are 17 reasons why it’s called Memorial Day and not Picnic and Barbecue Day. LCPL CARROLL FANKHAUSER, 1st Battalion, 3d Marines. 8/24/65 PFC ROBERT FERNANDEZ, 1st Battalion, 3d Marines. 6/20/65 CPL BRIAN GAUTHIER, 1st Battalion, 3d Marines. 7/11/65 LCPL...
by Philip Caputo | Nov 12, 2018 | News
Somewhat belatedly, I wish a Happy 243d Marine Corps Birthday to all my fellow Marines, and a Happy Veterans Day to all veterans, but especially to the brothers from Vietnam. World War I ended 100 years ago yesterday. In June, 1918, a Marine brigade consisting of...
by Philip Caputo | Aug 26, 2018 | News
More than a decade ago, I had the privilege of spending a few hours, over the span of two days, speaking one on one with Senator John McCain. A Hollywood producer had optioned the rights to the first volume of Sen. McCain’s autobiography, “Faith of My...
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