Mark Hertling

Retired soldier. Loves family, dedicated to nation. Student of leadership, nat’l security.

[Mark Hertling @MarkHertling]

One question for each initiative (though I have many more). My latest in @BulwarkOnline

Pete Hegseth Made Six Big Announcements. I Have Lots of Questions. https://t.co/BlDNBbkknk

[The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline]

@pennbarker Watch the full episode of Command Post with Ben Parker and Lt. Gen. @MarkHertling:
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@MarkHertling Watch the full episode of Command Post with Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling and @pennbarker:
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Lt. Gen. @MarkHertling and @pennbarker are live, covering the latest military and foreign policy stories. Join their conversation:
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[Sam Stein @samstein]

A quick note about The Bulwark.

We are obviously an outlet with a core worldview. But we also believe in conversation, dialogue, the differences of opinion and the value community. There's a lot of back and forth on this platform all the time about which candidates we favor or not, or what stories we emphasize or don't. No media company is immune from those criticisms. Nor should those criticisms stop.

But what makes The Bulwark unique, imo, is that we also put in the work to better converse, to foster dialogue, and to build community.

Yesterday, many Bulwark members were on the ground in Springfield to talk to members of the Haitian community there. Last night, we held a show in nearby Dayton to raise awareness and funds for those Haitians. I had the honor of hosting a conversation with Carl Ruby, Viles Dorsainvil, and Michaelle Louis — three truly remarkable individuals doing God's work in this corner of Ohio. It made me realize how the root of our problems really is an inability to talk to and understand one another. How we've replaced that, with the manufactured, algorithmic version on the platform on which I type.

As for community, more than 1,000 people attended last night's event, from all over the state of Ohio and well beyond. They were there because they want to make sense of the world and because they want a better world, much like we do. Between them and those who gave online, we have raised $245k for the Haitian Support Center. I'm incredibly proud to play a small role in doing this. It makes me proud, as well, to work at The Bulwark. Please consider giving if you can.

https://t.co/5r5WmrYSYo

[Mark Hertling @MarkHertling]

If you’re in Chicago, come join us at Barbara's Bookstore. Looking forward to meeting you and introducing you to our niece, who will moderate!

[The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline]

The Bulwark community has raised more than $100,000 for the Haitian Support Center in Springfield, Ohio, which is helping families with food, transportation, legal assistance, and other basic needs.

If you’re able, please consider donating.
https://t.co/pnLas9fUkm

[Mark Hertling @MarkHertling]

What a unique opportunity to be with these three military veteran physicians talking about how leaders deal with crisis. At the 2026 @WimedicineOrg conference. @ShikhaJainMD

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"In theory, the idea of adding a written test or wargaming exercise to the promotion process for senior officers isn’t preposterous." Unfortunately, this isn't theoretical.

@MarkHertling on Hegseth's new top officer test:
https://t.co/pu2dSDtYzj

[Mark Hertling @MarkHertling]

My latest in the @BulwarkOnline addressing the devil in the details of Secretary of Defense Hegseth's "Joint Warfighter Evaluation."

The Pentagon Has a New Test for Top Officers. It’s Not Clear Why. https://t.co/zqSwowIPxe

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We’re coming to Atlanta on October 20th! Join @BillKristol, @EggerDC, and Lt. Gen. @MarkHertling with @Timodc, @samstein, @JVLast, and @SarahLongwell25 in Georgia.

Get your tickets now: https://t.co/cUpZMMyKRe

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"We can destroy missile launchers, drone sites, command posts, radars, and ammunition dumps. But none of that answers the most basic question a president ought to ask before ordering military action: What are we trying to accomplish?"
https://t.co/uS3V1CQYCI

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Whatever the reasons for the president’s change of mind, there remains a fundamental question: Why does Saudi Arabia need us to fight the Houthis in the first place?

NEW from @MarkHertling:
https://t.co/uS3V1CQYCI

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Lt. Gen. @MarkHertling and @pennbarker are live, covering the latest military and foreign policy stories. Join the latest conversation from Command Post:
https://t.co/aj7XsRmx9N

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We’re coming to Atlanta, October 20th! Join @BillKristol, @EggerDC, and Lt. Gen. @MarkHertling with @Timodc, @JVLast, @samstein, and @SarahLongwell25 in Georgia.

Get your tickets now:
https://t.co/cUpZMMyKRe

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@MarkHertling Watch the full episode of Command Post with @pennbarker and Mark Hertling: https://t.co/ekmkaWQA4p
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[Mark Hertling @MarkHertling]

My latest in @BulwarkOnline

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We’re coming to Atlanta on October 20th! Join @BillKristol, @EggerDC, and Lt. Gen. @MarkHertling with @samstein, @SarahLongwell25, @Timodc, and @JVLast in Georgia.

Get your tickets now:
https://t.co/cUpZMMyKRe

[Mark Hertling @MarkHertling]

Discussing the President's "Arch" with Katie Tur.

'It didn't turn out so well for Napoleon': Ret. Lt. General says Trump's... https://t.co/afecGk4zl3 via @YouTube

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GEORGIA: The Bulwark is coming to Atlanta for a live show on October 20th!

@SarahLongwell25, @samstein, @Timodc, and JVL will be joined by @BillKristol, @EggerDC, and @MarkHertling!

Get your tickets now: https://t.co/cUpZMMyKRe