On Wargaming, Part I: How Wargames Have Shaped History and How They May Shape the Future
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Lecture: The History of Wargaming from ancient times through World War II. Presented by Colonel Matt Caffrey (USAF, ret.), the "Dean" of Air Force Wargaming.
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Wargames are as old as civilization, and perhaps older. This is an overview of the development of wargaming from ancient times to the End of World War II. Part 1 of How Wargames Have Shaped History and How They May Shape the Future. Presenter: Colonel Matt Caffrey (USAF, ret.), the "Dean" of Air Force Wargaming and author of "On Wargaming," a US Naval War College free publication available at https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/newport-papers/43/
On Wargaming, Part II: How Wargames Have Shaped History and How They May Shape the Future
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Lecture: The History of Wargaming since World War II. Presented by Colonel Matt Caffrey (USAF, ret.), the "Dean" of Air Force Wargaming.
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Wargames are as old as civilization, and perhaps older. This is an overview of the development of wargaming from the End of World War II to today. Part 2 of How Wargames Have Shaped History and How They May Shape the Future. Presenter: Colonel Matt Caffrey (USAF, ret.), the "Dean" of Air Force Wargaming and author of "On Wargaming," a US Naval War College free publication available at https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/newport-papers/43/
On Wargaming, Part III: How Wargames Have Shaped History and How They May Shape the Future
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Lecture: Toward More-Effective Wargaming. Presented by Colonel Matt Caffrey (USAF, ret.), the "Dean" of Air Force Wargaming.
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It has been said the foundations of science are observation and classification. Together they enable the forming of hypotheses that enable later applications. This focuses on the utility of wargames, and varied approaches, to wargaming. Part 3 of How Wargames Have Shaped History and How They May Shape the Future. Presenter: Colonel Matt Caffrey (USAF, ret.), the "Dean" of Air Force Wargaming and author of "On Wargaming," a US Naval War College free publication available at https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/newport-papers/43/
Operation Market Garden - Was it really "A Bridge Too Far" (NSDM Lecture)
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Operation Market Garden 75th anniversary. A look at the Allies most ambitious Airborne operation & evaluation of why it failed. By Mike Tucker, NSDM staff.
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75 years after the failure of Market Garden, there is still debate as to why this operation failed. The Allies seemed to have the Germans on the run and Market Garden could have given the Allies a bridge over the Rhine and ended the war by Christmas 1944. A look at the factors that lead to the dashing of Allied hopes of finishing the Germans off. Presenter: Mike Tucker of the National Security Decision Making, Inc staff.
Come & pick up your bib & shirt for Orc Stomp 5k Fun Run. Or stop by & get pre-registered for the main event. See Orc Stomp 5k Fun Run event for event details. Bring your Orc Stomp ticket.
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Have you already signed up for Orc Stomp 5k Fun Run? Come by a day early and pick up your t-shirt and race packet! We'll have you sign your waivers, confirm your information and give you your packet. You'll be able to get a few precious minutes of extra sleep on race morning! Are we sold out? We do accept some generic tickets, so stop by and get registered to run! If you miss us, it's OK. Packet Pickup can still be accomplished on the morning of the Orc Stomp as usual. However, please try to stop by. It will allow us to make the Orc Stomp run much more smoothly. Bring your ticket!
Is your desktop a mess both virtually and physically? Eden Robins, Jason Sizemore, Annie Sullivan, Sabrina Vourvoulias, and Steve Drew share their experiences with organizing both spaces!
Outpatient, In Character: Roleplaying Mental Illness Respectfully & Realistically
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Psychologists Porter Green & Steve Discont, & seasoned actors Liz Anderson & Aaron Catano-Saez explore mental health at the table & teach how to roleplay mental illness in a non-problematic way.
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Psychologists Porter Green & Steve Discont (Session Zero Podcast) and seasoned actors Liz Anderson (Campaign: Skyjacks, Autonomic) & Aaron Catano-Saez (All My Fantasy Children) will explore psychology and mental health as it relates to roleplaying. This panel will feature a dive into common tropes vs. the reality of mental illness, an exploration into what and/or how mental illness may serve your story or your characters, and guidance on how to and how not to roleplay mental illness.
Diana Rowland, Erin M. Evans, Christopher Morgan, and Holly West share ideas for how to keep your story moving forward, and how to keep your readers hooked!