Since 1996, Tom Linn has written on science and technology for the Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Applied Research Lab at Penn State University, University of Maryland and corporate industry. He has published opeds in the Chicago Tribune, International Herald-Tribune, Los Angeles Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Wall Street Journal Europe, Washington Post, and Washington Times. Since 1996, he also has been an adjunct professor in the Naval War College, teaching primarily in the Pentagon. Additionally, he is a retired US Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel. Tom and his wife Jannie (Buckaroo) live in Widewater, VA.