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To put this in language that members of this administration can understand: Pete Hegseth is scared of a girl.
While Jared Kushner is negotiating on behalf of the United States with governments in the Middle East, he is also soliciting investments in his private business ventures from the same governments
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I was just disinvited from the Air War College where I’d been asked to lecture on my book, which is a history of U.S. civil-military relations.
Today’s lesson from rowing- the biggest “gain” in timing is on the recovery. It doesn’t matter how much power you try to put into the drive, if the boat isn’t working together, the power won’t go towards boat speed. But when a crew swings together, they’re set up to apply the power as one crew.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatens broadcast licenses over Iran War coverage
oh boy, Mike. Do i have some stories about our industrial base for you.
I still have the crystal ball i was issued. You don't?
Remember when Marines fired live artillery over the 5 in Southern California for a 250th event featuring Vance and others, causing California officials to close the freeway and one shell exploded over the then-closed interstate? Marines released their report on it. taskandpurpose.com/news/camp-pe...
Saturday is Pi Day, which means pie deals at several Seattle restaurants.
Grab $3.14 slices (limit 2) at Stevie's Famous Pizza in Beacon Hill and Burien, $3.14 happy hour pizzas (limit 2) from 3 to 5 p.m. at Serious Pie, while Pagliacci Pizza will have BOGO $3.14 11" pizzas all day. Details below:
I don’t know where to begin.
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Four U.S. military servicemembers in uniform read a Stars and Stripes print newspaper. (Stars and Stripes)
The Pentagon has released a modernization plan for Stars and Stripes that expands Defense Department oversight, restricts purchased content and signals a shift away from print.
The eight‑page memo marks the first formal guidance since the January social media post by a DOD spokesman. #Flashes
The most moving ceremony I ever observed was for a Col at MARFORPAC. He didn’t want a big parade-just to lead morning colors in his blues. We bussed the band up so that they could play live for him. As he wished, he wasn’t the center of the ceremony, but it was dramatic & impactful.
Terrific summary from John. Other data to help better understand the threat is the incredibly low cost of these systems (unit costs in the low $k s). Cheap, simple, enduring, prolific and easy to deploy makes for an incredibly costly impact in the rest of the world.
Sorry. One of those killed was a Corpsman, if I’m remembering correctly.
The last time we did this, we lost 45 Marines, including my roommate. Forgive me if I can only feel pessimism, guilt, and anger at what might lie ahead.
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LIVESCIENCE TRENDING Health 'Rectal garlic insertion for immune support': Medical chatbots confidently give disastrously misguided advice, experts say
AI is out there telling people to put garlic in their buttholes. Just thought you'd want to know.
Ah, then gear selector/linkage/bushings/etc might be slightly worn. The click you heard was a relay in the starter circuit, but unless the neutral safety switch is closed, it won’t send power to the starter.
The Army's new weight standards garnered more time at today's briefing than any update on Iran in case you're wondering what our priorities are.
My 9-3 SportCombi was one of my favorite cars to drive…until all of the wire jacketing flaked off and everything shorted. Seriously, don’t.
A maritime update to the classic:
tackling the root cause head on
I guess The Influence of Sea Power upon History is the friends we made along the way
Operation Epic Escort: Pentagon Weighs Options on Strait of Hormuz Transits — USNI News
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Merchant vessel Seaway Hawk transporting decommissioned U.S. Navy Avenger-class Mine Countermeasures Ships USS Devastator, USS Dextrous, USS Gladiator and USS Sentry in the Delaware Bay to unload in Philadelphia tomorrow - March 9, 2026 SRC: FB- Delaware River Shipping / Andy Wyrick 📷
We live in a world beyond parody. The United States has had four minesweeper vessels in the Persian Gulf for 35 years. Just yesterday these ships arrived in Philadelphia to be decommissioned, a day before Iran announces that they are mining the Strait of Hormuz.
Concerning reports that Iran is attempting to mine the Strait of Hormuz. 1/
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Just a preview of what will be the natural result of the Navy eviscerating its mine-sweeping capabilities over the last 35 years.
Today, as war clouds threaten in multiple theaters and military deployments grow in frequency and length, the Temporary Reserve could be another option for Americans to serve. https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2026/march/new-old-call-service