Nikki Dean
@doctrinatrix.bsky.social
museum work • KU PhD student • WWI history and Interwar diplomacy • mil doctrine advocate • retired pilot • adventuress • rescue dog mom • cocktail drinker
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Nikki Dean
@doctrinatrix.bsky.social
· Aug 6
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Ahh, I see you’ve found my profile on this site. Now what to expect from it:
1. Advocation for the use of current military doctrine and support to those who develop it. Words have meaning, and you need to read the words we’ve spent years.. uhh… wording?… yeah, go with it.
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1. Advocation for the use of current military doctrine and support to those who develop it. Words have meaning, and you need to read the words we’ve spent years.. uhh… wording?… yeah, go with it.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:47 AM
You’re a brand new WO1, and you’ve just arrived to your first assignment.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:45 PM
You’re a brand new WO1, and you’ve just arrived to your first assignment.
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You had one PCS to Germany decades ago, and you have never stopped talking about how much better the beer is there every time you go out for drinks with friends.
9… maybe?/🧶
9… maybe?/🧶
February 11, 2026 at 10:44 PM
You had one PCS to Germany decades ago, and you have never stopped talking about how much better the beer is there every time you go out for drinks with friends.
9… maybe?/🧶
9… maybe?/🧶
You have trench art as well, and you can’t wait to tell everyone about it when they come over for dinner.
You also have several of those T-Wall book ends from the little Bazaar in Bagram. The Greenbeans there gave you a very memorable case of the bubble guts.
8… 9… I dunno/🧶
You also have several of those T-Wall book ends from the little Bazaar in Bagram. The Greenbeans there gave you a very memorable case of the bubble guts.
8… 9… I dunno/🧶
February 11, 2026 at 10:42 PM
You have trench art as well, and you can’t wait to tell everyone about it when they come over for dinner.
You also have several of those T-Wall book ends from the little Bazaar in Bagram. The Greenbeans there gave you a very memorable case of the bubble guts.
8… 9… I dunno/🧶
You also have several of those T-Wall book ends from the little Bazaar in Bagram. The Greenbeans there gave you a very memorable case of the bubble guts.
8… 9… I dunno/🧶
You cheeky little thing, you.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:23 PM
You cheeky little thing, you.
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You have chaotic orange tabby cat energy.
You probably also have a great vinyl collection, but that’s for you to know and no one else.
You also drive Fernet Branca. Straight.
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You probably also have a great vinyl collection, but that’s for you to know and no one else.
You also drive Fernet Branca. Straight.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:22 PM
You have chaotic orange tabby cat energy.
You probably also have a great vinyl collection, but that’s for you to know and no one else.
You also drive Fernet Branca. Straight.
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You probably also have a great vinyl collection, but that’s for you to know and no one else.
You also drive Fernet Branca. Straight.
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Staff officer.
No, I won’t explain further.
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No, I won’t explain further.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Staff officer.
No, I won’t explain further.
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No, I won’t explain further.
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You’ve read Mahan. Like… actually read his work.
How’s your SAMS monograph coming along?
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How’s your SAMS monograph coming along?
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February 11, 2026 at 10:16 PM
You’ve read Mahan. Like… actually read his work.
How’s your SAMS monograph coming along?
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How’s your SAMS monograph coming along?
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You have killed every houseplant that has ever come into your care.
And you’ll do it again.
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And you’ll do it again.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:15 PM
You have killed every houseplant that has ever come into your care.
And you’ll do it again.
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And you’ll do it again.
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You have carried a mortar baseplate.
It was traumatic but also strangely liberating. You have a healthy CrossFit habit now, but at least you’re wearing appropriate sneakers.
How’s your sciatica?
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It was traumatic but also strangely liberating. You have a healthy CrossFit habit now, but at least you’re wearing appropriate sneakers.
How’s your sciatica?
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February 11, 2026 at 10:13 PM
You have carried a mortar baseplate.
It was traumatic but also strangely liberating. You have a healthy CrossFit habit now, but at least you’re wearing appropriate sneakers.
How’s your sciatica?
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It was traumatic but also strangely liberating. You have a healthy CrossFit habit now, but at least you’re wearing appropriate sneakers.
How’s your sciatica?
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Getting fully torqued for the Pershing Lecture Series tonight with CGSC’s Dept of Military History and the @nationalwwimuseum.bsky.social.
While we wait, allow me to tell you what your favorite museum objects tell me about you (selected at random):
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While we wait, allow me to tell you what your favorite museum objects tell me about you (selected at random):
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February 11, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Getting fully torqued for the Pershing Lecture Series tonight with CGSC’s Dept of Military History and the @nationalwwimuseum.bsky.social.
While we wait, allow me to tell you what your favorite museum objects tell me about you (selected at random):
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While we wait, allow me to tell you what your favorite museum objects tell me about you (selected at random):
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Women of the Airspace, UNITE!!
February 10, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Women of the Airspace, UNITE!!
Partners and Allies forever, baby!
I stand with NATO.
I stand with NATO.
February 7, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Partners and Allies forever, baby!
I stand with NATO.
I stand with NATO.
This is both heartbreaking and inexplicably dumb. Some of the strongest strategic planners and leaders for the US Army come from its Ivy-league fellowships, creating a unique advantage for theaters commands, allies, and the nation as a whole.
Pentagon ends training, fellowships and certificate programs with Harvard, Hegseth says reut.rs/4annPv3
Pentagon ends training, fellowships and certificate programs with Harvard, Hegseth says
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said late on Friday his department was ending all military training, fellowships, and certificate programs with Harvard University.
reut.rs
February 7, 2026 at 12:42 AM
This is both heartbreaking and inexplicably dumb. Some of the strongest strategic planners and leaders for the US Army come from its Ivy-league fellowships, creating a unique advantage for theaters commands, allies, and the nation as a whole.
Ranger. A gottdamm legend.
On this day in 1992, George H.W. Bush sent a memo to all White House staff about how fat his dog was
February 7, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Ranger. A gottdamm legend.
Buried lede: Alliances are clutch, baby.
Dear French and British Army, we couldn’t have don’t it without you! “Lafayette, we ARE here!”
artsandculture.google.com/story/GwVhBn...
Dear French and British Army, we couldn’t have don’t it without you! “Lafayette, we ARE here!”
artsandculture.google.com/story/GwVhBn...
Spirit of 17: The American Revolution in the Great War - Google Arts & Culture
How the American Revolution shaped morale, identity, and participation during World War I
artsandculture.google.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Buried lede: Alliances are clutch, baby.
Dear French and British Army, we couldn’t have don’t it without you! “Lafayette, we ARE here!”
artsandculture.google.com/story/GwVhBn...
Dear French and British Army, we couldn’t have don’t it without you! “Lafayette, we ARE here!”
artsandculture.google.com/story/GwVhBn...
As far as the “other book”… yeah. It’s always an uphill battle with that. 🫤
February 6, 2026 at 3:09 PM
As far as the “other book”… yeah. It’s always an uphill battle with that. 🫤
Go tell the bookstore team to stock it. Museum sales departments don’t always maintain the closest watch on the scholarly literature releases because they’re expensive and there can be a high volume to wade through.
Shoot them an email with the info. They’ll appreciate the feedback; trust me.
Shoot them an email with the info. They’ll appreciate the feedback; trust me.
February 6, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Go tell the bookstore team to stock it. Museum sales departments don’t always maintain the closest watch on the scholarly literature releases because they’re expensive and there can be a high volume to wade through.
Shoot them an email with the info. They’ll appreciate the feedback; trust me.
Shoot them an email with the info. They’ll appreciate the feedback; trust me.
I was scrolling through 4Runner Reddit a few months back and saw someone boasting about their 400K odometer reading.
Challenge accepted.
Challenge accepted.
February 1, 2026 at 4:51 PM
I was scrolling through 4Runner Reddit a few months back and saw someone boasting about their 400K odometer reading.
Challenge accepted.
Challenge accepted.
And I, for one, shall be at the hotel bar until last call.
February 1, 2026 at 7:54 AM
And I, for one, shall be at the hotel bar until last call.
But the joy seeing the first reply come from Jim Greer putting him back in his place…
a group of men are sitting on a couch with one holding a pipe
ALT: a group of men are sitting on a couch with one holding a pipe
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February 1, 2026 at 7:33 AM
But the joy seeing the first reply come from Jim Greer putting him back in his place…
Your presentation at the annual @smh-historians.bsky.social symposium was lit. It’s not even my period of study, and I was ready to jump ship and become an American Revolutionary period scholar.
I totally fangirl for women who get fully torqued about their historical periods!
I totally fangirl for women who get fully torqued about their historical periods!
January 31, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Your presentation at the annual @smh-historians.bsky.social symposium was lit. It’s not even my period of study, and I was ready to jump ship and become an American Revolutionary period scholar.
I totally fangirl for women who get fully torqued about their historical periods!
I totally fangirl for women who get fully torqued about their historical periods!
What 5 Bluesky users would I take a special interest class from, you ask? In no particular order:
@curatorian.bsky.social
@milhistcurator.bsky.social
@kelsapellettiere.com
@pptsapper.bsky.social
@lhistorienne.bsky.social
If one is unavailable this semester? Also @taubhistory.bsky.social.
@curatorian.bsky.social
@milhistcurator.bsky.social
@kelsapellettiere.com
@pptsapper.bsky.social
@lhistorienne.bsky.social
If one is unavailable this semester? Also @taubhistory.bsky.social.
I love this idea: "What 5 Bluesky users would you want to take a special interest class from?"
Mine are
@badgercult.bsky.social
@dermotncosgrove.bsky.social
@hillarymonahan.bsky.social
@adroitlyabsurd.bsky.social
@haillemmy.bsky.social
Mine are
@badgercult.bsky.social
@dermotncosgrove.bsky.social
@hillarymonahan.bsky.social
@adroitlyabsurd.bsky.social
@haillemmy.bsky.social
OMG I love this question & would love to take classes from @tinkeringtailortom.bsky.social!
& now I also want "What 5 Bluesky users would you want to take a special interest class from?" meme format to trend!!
& now I also want "What 5 Bluesky users would you want to take a special interest class from?" meme format to trend!!
January 31, 2026 at 4:41 PM
What 5 Bluesky users would I take a special interest class from, you ask? In no particular order:
@curatorian.bsky.social
@milhistcurator.bsky.social
@kelsapellettiere.com
@pptsapper.bsky.social
@lhistorienne.bsky.social
If one is unavailable this semester? Also @taubhistory.bsky.social.
@curatorian.bsky.social
@milhistcurator.bsky.social
@kelsapellettiere.com
@pptsapper.bsky.social
@lhistorienne.bsky.social
If one is unavailable this semester? Also @taubhistory.bsky.social.
The zombie citation plague reaches us all someday.
Zombie shitation plague?
Zombie shitation plague?
January 31, 2026 at 2:42 PM
The zombie citation plague reaches us all someday.
Zombie shitation plague?
Zombie shitation plague?
It’s tough for good people to imagine hunting in their own ranks for potential victims to hurt. It’s a really f’ed up thought game that most genuinely good leaders don’t ever want to indulge in.
January 31, 2026 at 2:14 PM
It’s tough for good people to imagine hunting in their own ranks for potential victims to hurt. It’s a really f’ed up thought game that most genuinely good leaders don’t ever want to indulge in.