He was personally recruited to write conservative commentary by Andrew Breitbart, and contributes to Townhall.com, The Federalist, and IJ Review on political, cultural and military issues. Mr. Schlichter retired as a United States Army infantry colonel, deploying to Operation Desert Storm and Kosovo, as well as on several civilian support operations, including the Los Angeles riots and the San Diego fire crisis. He commanded a cavalry squadron and holds a Masters of Strategic Studies degree from the United States Army War College. His decorations include the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster and parachutist "jump" wings. Mr. Schlichter's media work includes appearances on Fox News, CNN, Fox Business News, the ...