Rick Herrera
@herreramilhist.bsky.social
Senior Historian, George Washington Leadership Institute | Ret. Prof., US Army War College | Military historian | 18c & 19c America | Author | Californian in PA | My views mine alone | https://www.amazon.com/author/raherrera
Getting into the holiday spirit. Sort of.
November 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Getting into the holiday spirit. Sort of.
Last year I went to an exhibition of Pyle's work at the Brandywine Museum. His paintings (illustrations) are so damned evocative and inspirational. Below, his "Attack on the Chew House."
November 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Last year I went to an exhibition of Pyle's work at the Brandywine Museum. His paintings (illustrations) are so damned evocative and inspirational. Below, his "Attack on the Chew House."
Mattie is clearly elight. He's skipping all the basic grunty stuff. Good luck, pal.
November 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Mattie is clearly elight. He's skipping all the basic grunty stuff. Good luck, pal.
We're taking the show on the road! If you're near the Penn State mothership, come out and join us as we talk about Ken Burns's American Revolution on Saturday, 15 November, at the Rowland Theatre, 127 N Front St, Philipsburg, PA 16866.
November 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
We're taking the show on the road! If you're near the Penn State mothership, come out and join us as we talk about Ken Burns's American Revolution on Saturday, 15 November, at the Rowland Theatre, 127 N Front St, Philipsburg, PA 16866.
My great uncle, Cpl. Jose Marquez, in France, 1918.
Diversity, an American strength. Not a sucker, not a loser, just an American soldier.
Diversity, an American strength. Not a sucker, not a loser, just an American soldier.
November 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
My great uncle, Cpl. Jose Marquez, in France, 1918.
Diversity, an American strength. Not a sucker, not a loser, just an American soldier.
Diversity, an American strength. Not a sucker, not a loser, just an American soldier.
Loved working with @uncpress.bsky.social on #FeedingWashingtonsArmy Out in paperback in February 2026.
November 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Loved working with @uncpress.bsky.social on #FeedingWashingtonsArmy Out in paperback in February 2026.
Scrolling through photos. Reminders of a former life. Comps, May 2018, SAMS. Student work so good, I wanted to remember it. Good explanations and discussions entailed. Spoiled was I by my students.
November 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Scrolling through photos. Reminders of a former life. Comps, May 2018, SAMS. Student work so good, I wanted to remember it. Good explanations and discussions entailed. Spoiled was I by my students.
Good panel with Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, Deputy Undersecretary of Defense Comptroller Kathleen Miller, and General John Kelly
November 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Good panel with Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, Deputy Undersecretary of Defense Comptroller Kathleen Miller, and General John Kelly
Me prettied up. It’s the best I can manage.
November 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Me prettied up. It’s the best I can manage.
@lmchervinsky.bsky.social with @kschake.bsky.social on Civil-Military Relations
November 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
@lmchervinsky.bsky.social with @kschake.bsky.social on Civil-Military Relations
With the 78th Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Carlos Del Toro
November 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
With the 78th Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Carlos Del Toro
The day before, David Rubinstein interviewed me about #FeedingWashingtonsArmy during the annual meeting of Washington’s Cabinet. He and Doug Bradburn spoke beforehand.
November 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The day before, David Rubinstein interviewed me about #FeedingWashingtonsArmy during the annual meeting of Washington’s Cabinet. He and Doug Bradburn spoke beforehand.
Not too crazy about it, but soldier on I shall.
October 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Not too crazy about it, but soldier on I shall.
Very good imperial IPA
October 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Very good imperial IPA
Beautiful day in Williamsburg. Enjoying the sun, cool temps, seeing old friends, making new ones, and @oieahc.bsky.social “For 2026” conference. Several good military history panels. I am not displeased.
October 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Beautiful day in Williamsburg. Enjoying the sun, cool temps, seeing old friends, making new ones, and @oieahc.bsky.social “For 2026” conference. Several good military history panels. I am not displeased.
Could it be a Wancer, dear Sir? Pwobabwy, not.
October 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Could it be a Wancer, dear Sir? Pwobabwy, not.
A couple of nice blurbs
October 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
A couple of nice blurbs
Colder Weather, Garnacha, and Gumbo
October 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Colder Weather, Garnacha, and Gumbo
An altogether satisfactory conclusion to a not at displeasing day. Solid bitters.
October 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
An altogether satisfactory conclusion to a not at displeasing day. Solid bitters.
And this paen to Jim Crow in front of the county courthouse.
October 10, 2025 at 2:47 AM
And this paen to Jim Crow in front of the county courthouse.
Nice time strolling around Belton.
October 10, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Nice time strolling around Belton.