Phillip Carter started the "Intel Dump" blog in November 2002, focusing on the intersection of law and national security. Phil has written for The New York Times, Washington Post, Slate, and other publications. He served nine years in the Army as an MP and civil affairs officer, including a deployment to Iraq in 2005-06. Following his service, Phil attended law school and joined the firm McKenna Long & Aldridge, where he practices national security and government contracts law. Phil is currently on leave from his blog and law practice, serving in Chicago as the national veterans director for Obama for America.