Elliot Ackerman

United States

Writer: @TheAtlantic; Books: 2054; Halcyon; Fifth Act; 2034; Red Dress in Black & White; Places & Names; Waiting for Eden; Dark at the Crossing; Green on Blue

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Articles

‘Do Not Mourn Me Dead’

1 month ago | thefp.com | Elliot Ackerman

Welcome to “Things Worth Remembering,” in which writers share a poem or a paragraph that all of us should commit to heart. This week, to mark Memorial Day, former Marine Elliot Ackerman reflects on a letter written by a soldier who never came home. His words remind us of the best way to honor the dead. Of all American holidays, Memorial Day is beset by the most contradictions.
Met Gala Fashion Police: Who’s the Dandyiest?

1 month ago | thefp.com | Suzy Lee Weiss |Elliot Ackerman

Met Gala Fashion Police: Who’s the Dandiest? With few exceptions, the women looked like they were going to a business meeting in 1985. The men, meanwhile, went a little too hard on accessories. NEW YORK CITY—On Monday, celebrities braved a bitter drizzle and high humidity to show face at the annual Met Gala, supposedly a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, but really: It’s fashion’s prom night.
Sheepdogs - Elliot Ackerman (Buch) – lesen.de

1 month ago | lesen.de | Elliot Ackerman |Martin Walker |Teju Cole |Colin Cotterill

'Skwerl, Cheese, Dickhead Mike, the White Russian-these characters are totally addictive. I couldn't put Sheepdogs down. A thriller and comedy in one, it's a wild ride' HARLAN COBENA sly, funny, action-packed thriller introducing an instantly iconic spy duo, from the author of New York Times bestseller 2034Skwerl and Cheese are down on their luck. Skwerl, who is resourceful like a squirrel (Marines win battles, not spelling bees), used to work for the CIA's elite paramilitary wing.
How to Dress Like a Gentleman-And Why

Feb 10, 2025 | thefp.com | Elliot Ackerman

When I was 29 years old, I left the Marines and joined the CIA. It was a major transition—I moved from coastal North Carolina to Washington, D.C., and I went from being Captain Ackerman to Mr. Ackerman. But the most intimidating change was something else: I would need a new wardrobe. I had worn a uniform to work my entire adult life, one designed solely for utility and stitched head to toe with pockets. Suddenly, the dress code demanded a suit and tie. It wasn’t like that for all of the CIA.
The Moral and Strategic Case for Taking in the Afghan Refugees

Feb 1, 2025 | nytimes.com | Elliot Ackerman

On a recent Saturday afternoon, I took my son to the newly opened Afghanistan and Iraq exhibit at the National Museum of the Marine Corps near Quantico, Va. As we walked among the weapons, equipment and uniforms, one display stood out. It contained an unusual uniform worn by a Raider, a member of U.S. Marine Corps special operations. I served in the Raiders and as an adviser to Afghan special operations units between 2008 and 2011.
Halcyon, roman de Elliot Ackerman : 1 avis

Jan 24, 2025 | bibliosurf.com | Elliot Ackerman

Virginie, 2004, début du second mandat d’Al Gore. Martin Neumann, historien récemment divorcé, s’est installé à Halcyon, le domaine de l’avocat et héros de guerre Robert Ableson. C’est là que lui parvient une nouvelle susceptible d’ébranler les fondements mêmes de la civilisation : des scientifiques financés par l’administration Gore ont découvert le moyen de conjurer la mort. Cette annonce extraordinaire remet en cause tout ce que Martin croyait savoir sur l’existence.
1/10/25 National Security News and Commentary

Jan 9, 2025 | myemail.constantcontact.com | Benoit Faucon |Harlan Ullman |Elliot Ackerman

Quotes of the Day: 4– “Take responsibility for the face of the world. The symbols of today enable the reality of tomorrow. Notice the swastikas and the other signs of hate. Do not look away, and do not get used to them. Remove them yourself and set an example for others to do so.”– Timothy Snyder"I could not understand why men who knew all about good and evil could hate and kill each other."– Mary Shelley"Perhaps a man's character is like a tree and his reputation like its shadow.
Essay | The Danger Posed by Today’s Angry Vets

Jan 9, 2025 | wsj.com | Elliot Ackerman

By Your browser does not support the audio tag. 00:00 / 02:14This article is in your queue. Matthew Alan Livelsberger, the Special Forces soldier who detonated a Tesla Cybertruck in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day, left a suicide note. “Fellow Servicemembers, Veterans and All Americans. TIME TO WAKE UP!” he wrote in a phone recovered at the scene.
Why Does Pete Hegseth Keep Talking About ‘Warfighters’?

Dec 10, 2024 | thefp.com | Elliot Ackerman

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick to run the Pentagon, is locked in a fierce nomination fight. Mired in accusations about his personal life, Hegseth is dug in. And a big part of his pitch to the Republicans who will control the Senate come January is that he will be a different kind of defense secretary than the country has had in recent administrations. Here’s how he put it to Sean Hannity on Fox News on Monday:Return the Pentagon to the warfighters.
America Needs a War Department

Dec 4, 2024 | businessandamerica.com | Elliot Ackerman

If you want a clear strategy for winning wars, don’t play a semantic game with the name of the department that’s charged with the strategy’s execution. Donald Trump’s selection of Pete Hegseth to lead the Defense Department signals the incoming administration’s intention to enact significant changes at the Pentagon. Some of what the administration aims to pursue seems ill-advised; waging a culture war inside the U.S. military is a specious enterprise, whether prosecuted by the left or the right.