Tom got this nice email from a recent attender:

Dr. Barnett-
Read the blog on the Anchorage lecture. Very accurate - I did want more and
totally "got it". Amazing PowerPoint. As a teacher, I can appreciate the
tiring aspect of public speaking but you did well (I'm feeling it myself
today). Well done in handling the lone off-topic question. I learned quite
a bit and truly appreciate you coming up here. The war college never should
have fired you :) All the best to you and your family.