Forgive the sappiness, but an adaptive, learning Army is an amazing, inspiring thing to behold. Via Abu Muqawama, check out this amazing exchange on the Small Wars Journal Jedi Council about to what degree the surge constitutes a change in strategy from the 2005-06 campaign plan. Gian Gentile! Pete Mansoor! A host of brilliant COIN theorists! Raise a glass to the warrior-nerd.