Erik Edstrom

Erik Edstrom is a graduate of the West Point class of 2007. He was an infantry officer, Army Ranger, and Bronze Star Medal recipient who deployed to direct combat in Afghanistan. He is the author of Un-American: A Soldier's Reckoning of Our Longest War

Soldier

If You Want to Honor US Soldiers, Start by Questioning Our Military If You Want to Honor US Soldiers, Start by Questioning Our Military

A veteran looks back on the follies of the US military during his time in Afghanistan.

May 13, 2020 / Erik Edstrom

George W. Bush at West Point

Why West Point’s Lauding of George W. Bush Is a Disgrace Why West Point’s Lauding of George W. Bush Is a Disgrace

His lies to push the Iraq War forward violate the academy’s own honor code. Why honor that?

Oct 23, 2017 / Erik Edstrom

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