Mark Olinger

Mark Olinger

A retired U.S. Army officer, he served in a number of command and staff positions in the United States, Panama, the Republic of Korea, the Middle East and Germany. His civilian and military education includes a B.S. in business administration from California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, a M.S. in national security strategy from the National Defense University, and is a graduate of the National War College. He culminated his career as the Director of Operations, Defense Energy Support Center, located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. His publications include "Logistics and the Combatant Commander: Meeting the Challenge" in 2008 and "Conceptual Underpinnings of the Air Assault Concept: The Hogaboom, Rogers, and Howze Boards" in 2006.
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B.S. Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, and a M.S. in National Security Strategy, National Defense University

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U.S. government, national security strategy, post-conflict resolution, military modernization, fuels/renewable energy, environmental issues, deployment, free trade

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  • Classic Gin and Tonic
    6/30/2011
    A gin and tonic is an iconic hot-weather cocktail made with gin and tonic water poured over ice.
  • Planter's Punch
    6/30/2011
    Planter's Punch is a classic drink that contains rum, lime juice and a sweetener or other fruit juices. This simple composition provides the perfect foundation for creativity, adaptation and is just one version.
  • When Are Defense Cuts Good?
    6/23/2011
    Earlier this year it was announced that a series of efficiencies designed to save the Department of Defense more than $150 billion over the next 5 years would occur.
  • Photo Units Over the Korean Peninsula
    6/16/2011
    Photographic intelligence or imagery intelligence was an essential factor in conducting carrier combat operations during the Korean War.
  • Situation in Syria and the U.S. Response
    6/14/2011
    To date the Syrian government has not responded to the Syrian people's call for change. Instead it has used violence and intimidation against them. Will the international community, the U.N., NATO, and the U.S. conduct a humanitarian intervention?
  • What is the Economic Value of America's Wetlands?
    6/14/2011
    Hunters, anglers, and naturalists in the United States spend about $76.0 billion a year. That's an amazing $208.0 million per day pursuing their passions.
  • Made in America and Free Trade Agreements
    6/9/2011
    Buying Made in the U.S.A. services and products combined with free trade agreements are an integral part of stimulating the economy, creating jobs here at home, and to increase U.S. exports.
  • Operation Overlord: The U.S. Airborne Assault
    6/4/2011
    By the revised VII Corps field order of May 28, 1944 U.S. airborne divisions were to land between Ste. Mere-Eglise and Carentan, France, establishing a beachhead from which the corps would push west and north to the capture of Cherbourg.
  • Manned observation balloons
    6/4/2011
    During World War I manned observation balloons were used as stationary reconnaissance points on the front lines, floating above the trenches. American balloon observers directed artillery fire at targets such as troop concentrations and supply dumps.
  • United Nations Resolution 1973 and Presidential Power
    5/31/2011
    Since the U.S. and other coalition partners began enforcement of U.N. Resolution 1973, elected officials from both parties have objected to the deployment of U.S. forces. When is the right time for Congress to exert its Article I responsibility?

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