ON AIR · 2026-09-20
🎙 THE MORNING SHOW

Personal Command Update

MORNING BRIEF

Good morning, Anthony.

Sunday, September 20, 2026Columbia, SC5 min read

Morning Philosophy

“The measure of a man is what he does with power.”

— Plato, Gorgias

Power in the hands of a cadet begins small — command of a squad, trust from a peer, a moment's authority over one's own impulses. How you wield these minor powers today reveals the officer and citizen you will become tomorrow. Guard against the quiet corruptions: cutting corners when no one watches, or exercising authority for ease rather than justice.

Question for the DayWhere today will you have small power over someone, and will you use it to serve them or yourself?

Hard Deadlines — Today

No hard deadlines today.

Today’s Calendar

Nothing on the calendar today.

Canvas — Upcoming

BUILD LEADERSHIP SMARTBOOK (Field Battle Book)50264.202650due Tue 9/22

BUILD LEADERSHIP SMARTBOOK (Field Battle Book)51287.202650due Tue 9/22

TMK Deliverable50264.202650due Tue 9/22

TMK Deliverable51287.202650due Tue 9/22

Writing51350.202650due Tue 9/22

Ch. 5 and 6 exercises51133.202650due Tue 9/22, 1:30 PM

Résumé rough draft and author's assessment51133.202650due Tue 9/22, 1:30 PM

Résumé final draft and final author's assessment51133.202650due Thu 9/24, 1:30 PM

Peer editing experience51133.202650due Thu 9/24, 1:45 PM

WEEK FOUR SQUAD BATTLE DRILLS50264.202650due Fri 9/25, 11:30 PM

WEEK FOUR SQUAD BATTLE DRILLS51287.202650due Fri 9/25, 11:30 PM

Weather & Dress

Clear sky · 71–92°F (now 73°, feels 80°)

precip 8%   wind 7mph

0710

sunrise

1923

sunset

WEAR — light, breathable clothing; hydrate

Daily Leadership Lesson

A leader who withholds context "to keep things simple" often strips their team of the very information needed to make good judgment calls.

Before issuing an instruction today, spend thirty extra seconds explaining the "why" behind it, not just the "what."

Journal Memory

No journal memory selected.

News Worth Knowing

Major World News

Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles — BBC News

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh, with a reported strike also hitting a fuel depot at the capital's airport and causing delays. This marks an escalation in the Yemen conflict, extending fighting linked to the broader confrontation with Iran-backed forces.

German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz — BBC News

Germany is holding elections that could determine the political future of Chancellor Merz, who faces significant pressure amid a tough electoral battle. The outcome could reshape leadership in one of Europe's most influential economies.

Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war — NPR Topics: World

Russia is holding its first parliamentary elections in Ukrainian territories it illegally annexed since launching its full-scale invasion over four years ago. The vote underscores Moscow's continued efforts to entrench control over occupied regions amid the ongoing war.

Major United States News

CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters denied access to White House following Trump ban — NPR Topics: National

Reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were blocked from White House grounds after President Trump announced a ban on the outlets, accusing them of reporting "FICTION and LIES." The move marks an escalation in the administration's ongoing conflict with major news organizations over press access.

Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire - 'Father Time always wins' — BBC News

Warren Buffett has stepped down after six decades leading Berkshire Hathaway, marking the end of an era for one of the most influential investors in American business history. Since taking control in 1965, Buffett transformed a struggling textile mill into a global conglomerate.

US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland's security after Trump threats — BBC

The United States and Denmark have reached a security agreement concerning Greenland following earlier threats from President Trump regarding the territory. The deal resolves tensions that had emerged over the strategically important Arctic island.

South Carolina News

Woman killed by patio umbrella while dining at South Carolina restaurant: Coroner — ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

A woman died at a South Carolina restaurant after being struck by a patio umbrella, according to the coroner. The incident highlights an unusual and tragic accident. Further details on the circumstances were not provided in initial reports.

Military & National Security

Pentagon identifies all 6 American troops killed in Kuwait amid Iran war — ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

The Pentagon has identified all six American troops killed in Kuwait amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, marking a significant human cost in the current military campaign. This underscores the escalating risks U.S. forces face in the region as tensions with Iran continue.

Iran war’s cost grows to $43.6 billion in new US military estimate — WPXI

A new U.S. military estimate puts the cost of the Iran war at $43.6 billion, reflecting a growing financial burden as the conflict continues. This rising price tag adds pressure on defense budgets and policymakers weighing the war's scope and duration.

US reaches permanent Greenland security deal with Denmark: Trump — dailysabah.com

President Trump announced a permanent security deal between the U.S. and Denmark concerning Greenland, a move with major strategic implications for Arctic security and NATO relations. The agreement signals a long-term U.S. military and geopolitical commitment to the region.

Opinion Piece

Trump Is Betting on the Wrong Europe — Thomas Wright · The Atlantic

Thomas Wright argues that the Trump administration's preference for far-right European parties is strategically misguided, because these parties' foreign-policy agendas actually conflict with core American interests. The piece suggests that Washington's bet on this political bloc misreads Europe's political landscape and could undermine long-term transatlantic cooperation on security matters.

Data Status
⚪️Calendar0 event(s)
🟢Canvas Assignments0 due today, 11 upcoming, 0 announcements
🟢WeatherClear sky, 71–92°F at Columbia, SC
🟢Newsworld:3; us:3; local:1; military:3
🟢Opinion PieceTrump Is Betting on the Wrong Europe
🟢Morning PhilosophyThe measure of a man is what he does with power.
🟢Daily Leadership LessonA leader who withholds context "to keep things si…
⚪️Journal MemoryNo passage met the bar today
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