The military needs more innovative risk takers

Published June 4, 2026 6:00am ET | Updated June 4, 2026 10:15am ET



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The drone warfare revolution in Ukraine and the Middle East has proved that former United States Marine Corps Commandant David Berger’s “Force 2030” organizational reforms were absolutely crucial. We desperately need more innovative, risk-taking defense leaders such as Berger.

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