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Personal Command Update

MORNING BRIEF

Good morning, Anthony.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026Charleston, SC6 min read

Morning Philosophy

“The chief glory of a man is not in never falling, but in rising every time he falls.”

— attributed to Confucius (various compilations of the Analects tradition)

Cadets are trained to avoid error, but the deeper discipline is the recovery—how quickly you diagnose a failure, own it without excuse, and re-enter the field. Law and command both punish those who hide mistakes and reward those who correct course openly. Today, when you stumble in drill, in recitation, or in judgment, treat the fall as data, not disgrace, and rise with the lesson already in hand.

Question for the DayWhat failure from this week have you not yet turned into instruction?

Hard Deadlines — Today

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Paper 151350.202650

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Travel essay possibilities51133.202650

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Ch. 9 exercise51133.202650

Today’s Calendar

Nothing on the calendar today.

Canvas — Upcoming

Ch. 10 and 11 exercises51133.202650due Thu 10/8, 1:30 PM

Travel essay rough draft and author's assessment51133.202650due Thu 10/8, 1:30 PM

VBO Account Creation50264.202650due Fri 10/9

WEEK SIX SQUAD RECON50264.202650due Fri 10/9

WEEK SIX SQUAD RECON51287.202650due Fri 10/9

Final travel essay and final author's assessment51133.202650due Tue 10/13, 1:30 PM

Parents' Weekend post51133.202650due Tue 10/13, 1:30 PM

Announcements

Laptops and CAC for class 5 OCT50264.202650 · 2026-10-05

Friday 2 Oct Class Cancelled50264.202650 · 2026-10-02

Weather & Dress

Overcast · 62–74°F (now 65°, feels 66°)

precip 3%   wind 12mph

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WEAR — comfortable — no jacket needed

Daily Leadership Lesson

A leader who never says "I don't know" trains their team to fake confidence instead of seeking the truth.

Next time you're unsure in front of your team, admit it openly and commit to finding the answer together.

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Journal Memory

This entry is about adjusting your sleep schedule, football game fun, and a relapse you forgave yourself for, but it also captures a vivid memory of a joyful drive to work.

“I want to finally talk about how much of a happy and cheerful mood I was in during work and the car ride to work. I had just got my smelling salts and was driving to work with the windows rolled down jamming to some great music and was just in a massively happy mood and I really loved that. I also couldn’t stop smiling and gave out some compliments that made me feel good and the people I was giving them to feel good. I know that I need to stay in these moods more and give more appreciation and compliments like that because they just make people feel so much better.”

FROM “J.2022-11-20” · 2022-11-20

News Worth Knowing

Major World News

Drones buzz overhead, troops hunker underground in Ukraine's hellish kill zone — NPR Topics: World

The Russia-Ukraine front line remains largely static after four years of fighting, but the 700-mile combat zone is increasingly dominated by rapidly evolving drone warfare. Troops on both sides are adapting to a battlefield where drones circle overhead constantly, forcing soldiers underground. The report highlights how technology is reshaping the grinding, attritional nature of the conflict.

Separatist party projected to win Quebec election, adding new test to Canada's unity — BBC News

The separatist Parti Québécois is projected to win Quebec's election, securing a minority government. The party has pledged to pursue an independence referendum in the coming years, reigniting questions about Canadian national unity. This result could have significant implications for Canada's political cohesion going forward.

FlyDubai attacker intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, investigation finds — NPR Topics: World

An investigation into an attack involving a FlyDubai flight has found the attacker intended to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport. A person familiar with the matter told NPR of this finding, though the investigation remains ongoing. The incident underscores serious aviation security concerns tied to Israel's main airport.

Major United States News

Supreme Court's new term kicks off with blockbuster climate change case — NPR Topics: National

The Supreme Court's new term opened with a high-profile climate case examining whether local governments can hold major energy companies legally accountable for climate-related harms. The ruling could have far-reaching implications beyond climate policy, potentially reshaping corporate liability and the balance of power between local and federal authority.

Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford — BBC News

The U.S. abruptly withdrew its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in England, returning them to bases in America after what President Trump described as a 'threat.' The Pentagon confirmed the move but details on the nature of the threat remain unclear, raising questions about security and transatlantic military posture.

Fort Hood shooter to be executed by firing squad - a first for US military since World War Two — BBC News

Nidal Malik Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter who killed 13 unarmed soldiers and injured 32 others in the deadliest non-combat attack on a U.S. military base, is set to be executed by firing squad. It marks the first use of this execution method by the U.S. military since World War Two, a historic and symbolically significant moment in military justice.

South Carolina News

Trump uses anti-trans slur against Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina — NBC News

President Trump used an anti-transgender slur while attacking the Democratic candidate challenging Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina, according to NBC News. The remark comes as the Senate race in the state is reportedly tightening. The comment is likely to draw criticism and further inflame the contentious campaign.

South Carolina gas prices fall 21 cents this week, dropping average below $4 a gallon — WCIV

South Carolina gas prices fell 21 cents over the past week, pushing the statewide average below $4 a gallon, according to WCIV. The drop offers some relief to drivers amid broader economic pressures. Fuel costs remain a closely watched indicator of household budgets statewide.

South Carolina opens waitlist for paused child care scholarship program — FOX Carolina News

South Carolina has reopened a waitlist for its previously paused child care scholarship program, FOX Carolina reports. The program's pause had left many families uncertain about support for child care costs. State officials are now accepting new applicants to the waitlist as the program resumes.

Military & National Security

US removes B-1 bombers from UK base amid security concerns — Defense News

The U.S. military withdrew its B-1 bomber fleet from a United Kingdom air base just a week after several men were arrested nearby on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. The move signals heightened security concerns about the safety of strategic bomber assets stationed in the UK. It raises questions about force protection at overseas U.S. bases amid an evolving threat environment.

Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools after blacklisting company, BBC told — BBC

The Pentagon has stopped using Anthropic's AI tools after formally blacklisting the company, according to the BBC. This marks a significant shift in the Defense Department's approach to commercial AI vendors and raises questions about which AI firms will be trusted with sensitive government work. The decision could have ripple effects across the broader AI industry's relationship with the military.

Trump orders firing squad for gunman who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas — Reuters

President Trump ordered a firing squad execution for the gunman responsible for killing 13 people in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. The decision marks a notable use of presidential authority over a high-profile military justice case. It revives attention to one of the deadliest attacks on a U.S. military installation.

Opinion Piece

Hegseth’s One Percent — Eliot A. Cohen · The Atlantic

Eliot Cohen argues that fostering a belief in military superiority over civilian authority is both unfounded and dangerous for democratic governance. The piece critiques a growing 'cult' mentality within military leadership circles, suggesting it undermines the constitutional principle of civilian control over the armed forces. This dynamic poses risks to national security institutions by eroding the checks that keep military power accountable to elected civilian leadership.

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🟢Canvas Assignments3 due today, 7 upcoming, 2 announcements
🟢WeatherOvercast, 62–74°F at Charleston, SC
🟢Newsworld:3; us:3; local:3; military:3
🟢Opinion PieceHegseth’s One Percent
🟢Morning PhilosophyThe chief glory of a man is not in never falling,…
🟢Daily Leadership LessonA leader who never says "I don't know" trains the…
🟢Journal MemoryJ.2022-11-20
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