I'll start: I figured Trump disrespected the US military when he saluted a North Korean General.
Military and intelligence experts said U.S. presidents typically do not salut... moreI'll start: I figured Trump disrespected the US military when he saluted a North Korean General.
Military and intelligence experts said U.S. presidents typically do not salute military officials from adversarial nations. Washington and Pyongyang have no formal diplomatic relationship, and North Korea is still technically at war with South Korea, a key U.S. ally.
Cheers and happy weekend!
The outgoing Secretary is a four star General. Hegsdeth is a drunk with minimal military service and no combat experience, the brass is NOT taking orders from that. The military is... moreThe outgoing Secretary is a four star General. Hegsdeth is a drunk with minimal military service and no combat experience, the brass is NOT taking orders from that. The military is also required to refuse illegal orders, even if they come from the Cheeto in chief - so with all the bluster about annexing Canada, Panama and Greenland, how long will it be before the military decides that enough is enough and takes over?
Denmark is refusing to allow the USA to purchase Greenland, with Danish EU representative Anders Vistisen telling Trump to "f**k off". Greenlanders don't want to be American either... moreDenmark is refusing to allow the USA to purchase Greenland, with Danish EU representative Anders Vistisen telling Trump to "f**k off". Greenlanders don't want to be American either, so if Trump wants to annex Greenland it will have to be invasion. Denmark is a foundation member of NATO, all members of which are sworn to defend each other against attack. This means that if the United States invades Greenland, the US military is under oath to fight against ... itself.
Yesterday Russia bomed Ukraine’s largest children's hospital. And I am sure they will keep boming children’s hospitals in Ukraine and the next country invade. Extra hor... moreYesterday Russia bomed Ukraine’s largest children's hospital. And I am sure they will keep boming children’s hospitals in Ukraine and the next country invade. Extra horrible part is Trump and people like him want to stop giving aid to Ukraine and do what ever they can to weakening NATO – knowing many people could die. Cheers!
This day in history commemorates the 79th anniversary of the opening of the battle of Iwo Jima. As a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, I present the following to yo... more This day in history commemorates the 79th anniversary of the opening of the battle of Iwo Jima. As a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, I present the following to you:
On this day in 1945, the 5th Amphibious Corps, which to date is still the largest combat landing in the history of the US Marines, launched the historic attack on the imperial Japanese Forces that defended the island. In anticipation of what would be necessary to prevail, the size of the entire US Marine Corps was increased in the months leading up to the epic battle. It also marked the first time during World War II that Allied combatants landed on sovereign Japanese soil. All of the previous such amphibious landings in the Pacific region, the so-called ”Island-Hopping Campaign” in that war, had taken place where the Japanese had invaded, captured, and occupied territories as opposed to being places that had already belonged to Japan.
The battle of Iwo Jima is also where one of the most famous ... less
They DO indeed!!
Donald Trump has led the calls for war, enlisting advisers to come up with ways to attack Mexican drug cartels — with or without Mexico’s... moreHello:
They DO indeed!!
Donald Trump has led the calls for war, enlisting advisers to come up with ways to attack Mexican drug cartels — with or without Mexico’s permission. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis promised he would send military forces to Mexico on “day one” if he is elected president. Vivek Ramaswamy, the businessman-turned-presidential-hopeful, said he would use “military force to decimate the cartels, Osama bin Laden-style, Soleimani-style” in the first six months of his presidency. Former CIA agent Will Hurd — who at one point was the only Black Republican in the House — said this week that he wants to “dismantle cartel and human smuggling networks by treating them the same way we treated the Taliban and Al Qaeda.”
The initials stand for Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine. The newsletter was similar to the Stars and Stripes newspaper in many ways, except that instead of being a daily publication... moreThe initials stand for Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine. The newsletter was similar to the Stars and Stripes newspaper in many ways, except that instead of being a daily publication, it was either monthly, bi-monthly, or weekly (it’s been way too long; I can’t remember for sure). Another feature that distinguished it from Stars and Stripes was its letters section, or commentary section. Many writers extolled the virtues of their particular branches of service in comparison with the other branches, and staunch opinions that launched arguments were the order of the day. Due to its pre-internet age, the submissions had to be mailed in to the publisher’s offices, so there was lag time between the banter.~ less
It is the VETERAN , not the preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion....
It is the VETERAN , not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.... moreIt is the VETERAN , not the preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion....
It is the VETERAN , not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the VETERAN , not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the VETERAN , not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is the VETERAN , not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the VETERAN , not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.
It is the VETERAN ,
who salutes the Flag,
It is the VETERAN ,
who serves under the Flag,
ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO THEM, O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM. less
