Kfish63

Served alongside some patriotic Aussies during the GWOT. We remain mates to this day. The USA watched as parts of Australia went full tyranny during COVID. I understand Perth faired well with a bit more common sense approach. That switch from the rugged and independent minded Aussie to the new elite globalist and leftist progressive leadership was truly sad for many of us in the States. I pray for a turnaround there in short order. I plan to spend my hard earned yank dollars there for RWC in 2027! Cheers!

From Martin Iles, reposted: Having lived in the USA for nearly two years, I've realised something. The USA and the remainder of the Western world are no longer aligned. We all laugh and mock when the Americans say, "Freedom!" because we truly think we're as free as they are. Wrong. We're not. Not even close. The laws, the mindset, and the behaviour, is totally different in this regard. Most of all, the governments are totally different. The USA's convictions around core freedoms are on a scale we do not share. Meanwhile, Donald Trump wins the popular vote, the electoral college, the House, and the Senate... a man who, in every other Western country, is held in open derision, if not contempt. For these and other reasons, we are not the same. Yet the West, including Australia, fully expect to rely on the USA for our very survival. If the world turns bad (which will happen - only a question of time), then the whole West, without America, is toast. So, you may ask - if we're not very aligned ideologically, then it must be that we bring something to the party militarily? Well, no... actually... we don't matter that much militarily. The USA has about 470 ships in its navy, including 11 aircraft carriers, 69 submarines, 75 destroyers... plus 110 new ships in the pipeline. Australia has about 30, including 3 destroyers, 7 frigates and 7 outdated submarines. The UK does a little better, with about 60. Meanwhile, the US has over 14,000 military aircraft. A staggering number. Australia has 252 military aircraft. The UK has 556. The US army has just shy of 1,000,000 uniformed personnel in its military. Australia has about 45,000. The USA spends 3.4% ($968 billion) of its GDP on defence. Australia spends 2% ($36.4 billion). The US spends as much as the next 15 largest military-spending countries (including China) combined. The USA has a fighting culture. The men shoot things (a lot) and hunt things, the veterans get favoured in everything from parking spots to boarding planes. A uniformed young man is thanked in the street a dozen times a day. "Oh, the Americans and their guns!" we say, in our smug way. Yes, they have a warrior culture. We do not. We don't have to, because we're a leech on theirs. How many young British men are willing to fight for their country? Now ask the same regarding young American men. The difference is about as wide as it could be. Militarily, we don't offer squat. Meanwhile, look at the way Australia works against America's interests by loving on China. China made us rich and we stay close. This is a Marxist regime with expansionist aims. Again, you have to spend time in the USA to realise just how vast a gulf there is between us on China. Europe, too. They let China have their way everywhere from Germany to Greenland, all the while importing Islam and sending their own people to court for saying hurty words. Somehow, we have landed the deal of a lifetime with the USA that says, "when the baddies come, you'll save us ok?" Because we can't save ourselves. And we live in peace. But we keep gnawing away at freedoms, keep enabling China, and get flabby and disinterested about our military because Uncle Sam's got it. And, let's be honest, Americans are widely looked down on. To add insult to injury, we don't think that highly of our protectors. So, the USA is finally saying "enough." I am here, I can tell you what the vibe is, and that's it. Trump is doing what people want in this regard. They're over it. And we come across all shocked and hard done by. We behave like people with no self-insight at all. Yes, the global alliance system is all over the place now. From America's perspective, it's about time. And I must say, though I be a proud Australian, I am forced to agree. Something has to change.

@sarahadams P.A.C.E.

When you’re overseas, you can plan an operation perfectly like the Osama bin Laden raid, but things will always go sideways. What sets us apart is how we adapt. We’re the best in the world at lifting, shifting, linking up, and finding a way to get the job done. Last night’s pilot rescue is exactly that. Things don’t go clean, especially in denied territory, but our people adjust in real-time, make the calls that matter, and execute under pressure. Seeing the aftermath only makes me more proud of our troops. I know they handled it bravely as it came and still brought our guy home. ❤️

@shortmagsmle @JackPosobiec Every soldier, sailor, Marine and Coastie knows that the U.S. will go to exhaustive efforts to rescue you if behind enemy lines. With a pure volunteer force, this is a powerful and generational message for both our allies and our enemies.

I’m noticing a lot of foreigners who seem to not understand why we’d risk hundreds of lives, spend millions of dollars, and sacrifice several aircraft to rescue one guy. And the reason they don’t understand is also the reason people can’t be made American by a piece of paper.

@sarahadams @invis4yo …with a snapped radius and ulna….

@invis4yo Ohh he will go down in the history books, as a terrorist

This photo belongs in the history books

@dmbkparker @EthanLevins2 Your MTP was very proud of you!!

@EthanLevins2 Guess what. I crapped an engine behind the FLOT once. Instead of getting rolled up by ISIS we blew some stuff up and bounced it out of there single engine. Would you prefer we had taken the other option???? How much if a life worth you cost wise? To me there’s no limit.

$200M destroyed while rescuing a single pilot. They are hiding the U.S. casualties

WOW! A drone show put on by a church in Manvel, Texas depicts our Savior Jesus on the cross. One of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. Tomorrow, HE IS RISEN.

@PNWConservative Important context: These aircraft were on the ground and blown in place to prevent any materiel to fall into the hands of the enemy. These were not shoot downs. kurdistan24.net/en/story/90575…

This mission was so complex. Wow. We sacrificed to C-130’s during the mission. Worth it. Glad they all made it home.

@DougAMacgregor It's incredibly fascinating that this retired Army Colonel continues (and has made a reputation) of posting information counter to US military interests or success. He reminds me of the little lilliputian "Glum".

BREAKING: Iranian Army warns of "massive historic surprise" tonight that the "world will remember for centuries."

@stoolpresidente This is a generational thing. I believe the same folks that were taught to use only one space are now the generation that cannot read the original text of either the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution. (cursive)

Somebody please tell this fool my mother was a high school typing teacher and it’s grammatically correct to use 2 spaces. Take a seat clown

@realstewpeters What a BS POS you must be to post such nonsense. Get a life, bro. Social media pundits require a modicum of decency and integrity. You ain’t it.

Likely THOUSANDS of U.S. troops DEAD Trump Admin Cover-up: Pentagon has been intentionally downplaying troop casualties.

I’m reading posts from these zoomies and thinking, “must take a ton of balls to drop ordinance from 15k’. Oooh, catch a trap on a pitching sea! Nah, we prefer putting 50 Rangers on the X +/-30secs. Opportunities are out there for intelligent and motivated students wishing to fly US Army aircraft!

@SetantaADV Support troops in contact: DAP is the answer. High school to flight school WO. What say you @pinpulleddrmf

Navy people: Why should a teenager with ridiculously good grades shoot his shot, and Fly Navy? Air Force people: Why are the Navy people wrong? Marine aviators: You have a chance as well. Flying fast jets is the ultimate goal. Bonus question for those who have been there: Academy, ROTC, or OCS???

@SharylAttkisson Flats! I learned how to eat them correctly and quickly, and most prefer drums! (To my benefit!)

Do you prefer flats or drums for wings? And why?

@thestinkeye E4 Mafia???...it was always a PFC fresh out of AIT that fk'd it up for everyone!

Dear E4 Mafia, Do not fu@k this up for everyone, you hear me?!?

@WhiteHouse barring any information not open source, removing @DNIGabbard would be a huge mistake if the Administration is serious about removing key individuals in the deep state. This is NOT the time to consider any such action.

@DataRepublican @DataInterpretr @JoelValdezDOW Congratulations!!

Officially credentialed Pentagon press corps as of today, alongside my interpreter @DataInterpretr. First Deaf journalist to hold the badge. Thank you @JoelValdezDOW for moving mountains to make this unique arrangement possible. Naturally, the legacy media is invited to congratulate the Department of War on their commitment to press corps inclusiveness. This wouldn't have been possible without you. Every $3 subscription and every engagement opened this door. Now I'm going to use it. Military institutional capture research starts today.

@dmbkparker Now imagine a similar event where the lower door release snagged on the pro mask and both departed the aircraft. A military vehicle was able to recover both, making an easy closure on the investigation.

This picture provided the proof the investigator needed. I did have the paper copy of my FIH. Those who understand this will chuckle. Those who don’t, just turn to page A-9.

@dmbkparker @RadioFreeTom When Obama was CIC, these incidents were investigated full throttle and punishment was met all the way to the lowest level. Commanders at every level were in a CYA mentality to make that next rank. This runs counter to good order and discipline handled at the lowest level.

@RadioFreeTom Or was the inquiry complete? Or did they actually not break any flight regulations? Everyone on here had already crucified them based on baseless aviation lack of knowledge.

The Army probably would have told us but Hegseth squashed the inquiry

A bright future awaits!

@dmbkparker We chased rolling fog at Hunter nearly every night before it went zero zero.

@kfish63 When ATIS is RWY5, it feels like it’s time to cancel.

Things I’ve learned today: 1. I’m in a cult 2. People on here of a vast understanding of FAR Part 91 and AR 95-1 and CAMREG 95-1 3. Flyovers are still very America 4. I miss flying helicopters 5. I’m in a cult

@dmbkparker You are a cruel cruel man!

@kfish63 Oasis is closed, and we are doing traffic to RWY5