Thomas E. Ricks

Former US Army officer and author

Thomas E. Ricks is an American author, journalist, and former US Army officer. He served in the US Army for 24 years, including two tours in Iraq. Ricks is best known for his books on military affairs, including "Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq" and "The Making of an American Terrorist: Muhammad Yusuf and the Rise of Boko Haram". He has also written for numerous publications, including The Washington...