War Books: The Marine Corps Commandant's 2026 Reading List
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- Marine Corps commandant releases 2026 professional reading list to continue the tradition of book recommendations for military development.
- The list is divided into categories: Heritage, Innovation, Leadership, Strategy, and a Foundational category focused on doctrinal publications.
- Heritage category highlights Marine Corps history with books like 'First to Fight' and 'With the Old Breed' offering insights into culture and wartime lessons.
- Innovation category includes titles such as 'The Arms of the Future' and 'Generative AI for Leaders' to equip readers for technological changes and adaptation.
- Leadership category features works like 'Matterhorn' and 'Generals and Admirals, Criminals and Crooks' exploring both exemplary and dishonorable leadership examples.
- Strategy category covers books from sci-fi like 'Ender's Game' to analyses like 'The Russian Way of Deterrence' to foster strategic thinking about future conflicts.
- Commandant's personal choice is 'Once an Eagle', a novel debating leadership lessons across decades, emphasizing its role in professional military discourse.
- The article emphasizes the enduring value of books in professional development despite the rise of digital media like podcasts and social media.