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Ah, the joy of the annual call from the left coast by the fresh faces and open minds looking for insight and wisdom from the cantankerous little swamp-dweller who takes liberties with the language (no, not Yoda). Predictable and somewhat turgid (not their fault, our Uncle makes you write that way) but a sure-fire ticket to getting invited to the EBO planning party and maybe an early shot at Commander.

Michael Tanji

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Michael Tanji

Michael Tanji spent nearly 20 years in the US intelligence community. Trained in both SIGINT and HUMINT disciplines he has worked at the Defense Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, and the National Reconnaissance Office. At various points in his career he served as an expert in information warfare, computer network operations, computer forensics, and indications and warning. A veteran of the US Army, Michael has served in both strategic and tactical assignments in the Pacific Theater, the Balkans, and the Middle East.