Jason Atwell
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Technology and Warfare, Strategist, Army Veteran. Opinions (and bad jokes) my own.
America: We blew up a bridge Iran: We shot down an F-15 Do you see the difference?
“The question is not why George was fired. Every general in the building knows why. The question is what order is coming in the next fourteen days that required removing the one man in the chain of command who might have said no.” Cc @fordrs58
JUST IN: French President Macron calls on medium-sized powers to “join forces and stand up” to the U.S. & China.
Our military installations have been turned into gun-free zones—leaving our service members vulnerable and exposed. That ends today.
NEW: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken steps to block or delay promotions for more than a dozen Black and female senior officers across all four branches of the military, some of whom are seen as having been targeted because of their race, gender or perceived affiliation with Biden administration policies or officials, according to nine U.S. officials familiar with the process. nbcnews.com/politics/natio…
“The question is not why George was fired. Every general in the building knows why. The question is what order is coming in the next fourteen days that required removing the one man in the chain of command who might have said no.” Cc @fordrs58
“Across Chinese social media, many people with backgrounds in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) have created and shared content aimed at helping Iran’s war effort. Some appear to possess expert knowledge of military equipment.” amp.scmp.com/news/china/sci…
Breaking News: The White House said it would ask Congress for about $1.5 trillion for defense in 2027, its highest level in modern history. nyti.ms/4sfxvi6
This face has seen everything. When the B-52 first took flight in 1952, its pilots were spinning vinyl and cruising in cars with tailfin lines. Fast forward to 2026, and it's still here. It has outlasted every aircraft meant to replace it. Heck, it might even outlive the B-2 stealth! At this rate, the BUFF could still be flying when humans finally colonize Mars. Not bad for a machine pushing a century.
Army ‘pauses’ plan to close more than 20 base museums trib.al/W4UoYY5
Shutting Hormuz is a template for China in Taiwan ft.trib.al/YYjiINa | opinion
Report: US intelligence indicates around half of Iran’s missile launchers are still intact timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry…
