== Confused chronology == 

 The chronology here seems a bit confused. The article gives the impression that he was serving as a naval officer in Afghanistan and briefing the top commanding generals while simultaneously being the travel editor and national spokesman of a major magazine, launching a startup company, writing some books, appearing on various television shows, and restoring antique cars. It also does not explain his military career. Was he just appointed as a Commander of the Navy as soon as he joined, or was there some period of time when he held a lower rank? When was he born? Where does he live? Does he have a family? —