Military & Defense
Soldiers have been blogging the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq since their inceptions. Their detailed accounts of both carnage and compassion has been met with lauds and criticism alike. Unlike reporters they cannot be "un-embedded" like Zoriah Miller . The Nation ran a story on the phenomenon, describing the governments worries over Operations Security and respecting bereaved families.
Blogs from the military, war correspondents or on National Defense:
The Armchair Generalist has an incredible blogroll of links to all things Military and Defense.
Milblogging - Huge directory of military blogs. Now owned by Military.com, which is owned by Monster.:
David Axe - Independent journalist who does an amazing job covering the military / defense industry and conflict areas. Also makes comics on the subject.
Danger Room - Wired Magazine's writing on defense
Vigilante Journalist Anne Holmes's independent reporting on human rights and social issues in developing nations and conflict zones around the world. Has links to her photography as well.
TroopTube - The military's answer to youtube. Run by Military One Source, the DoD's online services for military families.
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