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Author: William Layer
Lt. Colonel Civil Affairs, USAR (ret) served twenty-six years in the regular and reserve components of the US Army. He was civil military liaison for the 260th Military Police, DC National Guard, State Public Affairs Officer, Commander of the Public Affairs unit and a counter-drug intelligence analyst. Transferring to the 352 Civil Affairs Command as monuments and archives officer, he became the Command Public Affairs Officer in Iraq as well as liaison to local Iraqi leaders and acting Secretary to the General Staff. He was instrumental in recovering photographic artifacts of the Iraqi Royal family while in Baghdad. He was wounded in action in an ambush in Feb. 2004 for which he was awarded the Purple Heart.
In his civilian career he worked primarily in Army Public Affairs and for the Air Force as historian to the presidential wing in the early Reagan administration and later for Air Force Legislative Liaison covering congressional hearings and assisting in preparing testimony for senior leaders.
His essays and reviews have appeared in the scholarly and popular press including Asian Affairs and the Washington Times. He is co-author, with Ali Wahab, of The Iraqi Royal Family, a Collection of Photographs Recovered from The Ruins of the Zuhur Palace, 2004.
A native New Yorker, he holds a BA with honors in history from Findlay College (Ohio) and an MA in history from The Ohio State University. He is a graduate of the US Army Command & General Staff College and was graduated with distinction US Naval War College with a MA in National Security and Strategic Studies.
Op-ed views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author. What drove the Afghan shooter? Can’t find a motive? The authorities don’t want to find one […]
Op-ed views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author. “No Kings” demonstrators have had their jubilation day, but remnants linger on. Every Saturday, I pass […]
Op-ed views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author. Almost a week has passed since September 11, a day which should be one of prayer, […]
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Op-ed views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author. If you entrust your children to the public school system, think again. If you wonder where […]
Op-ed views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author. Democrats are on the verge of a massive coronary. Steven Colbert, having cost CBS millions, is […]
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Op-ed views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author. Cause I’m leavin’ on a jet plane Don’t know when I’ll be back again Oh baby, […]
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Op-ed views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author. It’s been twenty years since the fateful ambush of February 21, 2004. We were at the […]
Op-ed views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author. “There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth” writes St. Matthew. That couldn’t be true […]
Op-ed views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author. “Progressive” Episcopal bishop Reverend Mariann Budde hectoring Pres Trump at the national prayer service for […]
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Op-ed views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author. The election is upon us and Kamala Harris’ fans are playing the race card. Her bankrupt […]
Op-ed views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author. Let’s see. The Democratic convention is over, Kamala Harris has gone from Queen of the Political […]
