"Some of the concerns I had 20 years ago still loom large. First, are our professional military education schools creating the strategic thinkers we need? And second, are the services identifying strategic thinkers, and are these thinkers being offered the right career opportunities? We simply can't afford to squander the talents of our strategic thinkers, and must make sure they are not discouraged in their military careers, whether serving in joint positions or in the services. Because our nation needs more strategic thinkers, we must support the war colleges and actively encourage service members who seek mastery in the art of warfare."-Rep. Ike Skelton (D-Mo.), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Naval War College graduation, June 19.
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