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What I Learned at the War College: Writing Process

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I'm Dan, an active-duty Army strategist (FA59). I spent the first half of my career as a Sapper primarily in 10th Mountain Division. I'm passionate about writing and want to help people write for publication in a way that strengthens their voice.

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