# Bracing Views

- **Website:** <https://bracingviews.com>
- **Primary alias:** `bracingviews.com`

## Description

William J. Astore is a distinguished voice in military history and a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force. With a solid academic background, including a D.Phil. from the University of Oxford, he has authored and co-authored three books and numerous articles that explore the intersections of military dynamics, science, technology, and religion. His insightful writings appear on prominent platforms such as TomDispatch, Truthout, and Alternet, where he tackles critical issues related to military policy, national defense, and the ever-evolving complexities of modern warfare. 

Through his platform, Bracing Views, Astore presents a myriad of perspectives on essential topics, including the military-industrial complex, the implications of America's defense strategies, and the historical context of wars. His work encourages readers to engage with challenging subjects and rethink conventional wisdom surrounding defense and war. Committed to fostering informed discourse, Astore’s writings are accessible and relevant, providing valuable insights into America's military landscape and foreign policy strategies.

## Industries

- 🏭 Heavy Industry and Engineering
- 🏭 Aerospace and Defense _(under Heavy Industry and Engineering)_
- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🖥 Computers Electronics and Technology
- 📊 Business and Consumer Services

## Links

- [facebook](https://facebook.com/Bracing-Views-100104955252693)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id8g1hLfYe/w/128/h/107/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1777652877692)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id8g1hLfYe/w/969/h/969/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1759142547353)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shuttle Gray | #5f6670 | accent |
| Red Robin | #7f4222 | dark |
| Di Serria | #dba45b | light |

## Fonts

- Helvetica Neue — asset _(custom)_
- Lora — asset _(google)_

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