Michael Phelps earned a B.A in history from the University of Connecticut and an M.A. in military history from Norwich University. He recently researched, wrote and self-published a book about the ongoing war on terrorism called "A Short History of the Long War." Currently, he is researching a book about the transformation of the U.S. military in the 21st century. He can be reached at mcpthx1138@aol.com.