Wallace Knox

@infantrydort Well said. Well done.

I Owe My Men an Apology, And I’m Giving It Publicly A lot of you hear me talk about accountability on here. Well, I don’t want to be a hypocrite. So it’s time I take some of my own. Everyone in the Army who knows me, knows who I am on here. I’m a Soldier. I fight where I’m told and win where I fight. That’s what I’ve always believed. I grew up in the military trusting that no matter how chaotic things got, senior leadership ultimately had our backs. In 2020, that belief shattered. I was a battalion XO at Fort Hood when the COVID restrictions hit hard. We were told the vaccine was voluntary. That if we got it, we could ditch the masks, leave base, live like normal again. No strings attached. Then came the formation at the vaccine site. Two groups. Those willing to take the shot, and those who weren’t. Some senior leaders pulled me aside and said, “Hey Dort, you’ve got a way with words. Talk to the dissenters. See if you can bring them around.” So I did. To be fair, the leaders I'm talking about were just as ignorant as me to all of this. I got those young men into a horseshoe around me and told them not to worry. I told them Big Pharma wouldn’t risk lawsuits by putting out something dangerous. I told them we’d get our freedom back. And a lot of them believed me. They got the shot. So did I. One week later, the goalposts moved. New CDC guidance came down. Even vaccinated Soldiers had to mask up and live under the same restrictions. I was livid. Then I stumbled across information that explained something I never knew: pharmaceutical companies couldn’t be sued for vaccine injuries, because of a deal struck in the 1980s. My stomach dropped. Everything I told my men that day… was wrong. I hadn’t lied. But I had been wrong. And in that moment, I realized: I didn’t just feel betrayed. I felt like I had betrayed them. I had COVID twice, even after the shot. I watched as barriers went up in neighborhoods, base access was controlled like some dystopian movie. I watched the Army start kicking Soldiers out for refusing the vaccine. I never processed a single discharge packet. I never punished anyone. I wasn't a commander. But I still live with the guilt of convincing my brothers to do something I never should’ve spoken on with such certainty. Now? I’ve got cataracts that need surgery, at an age where that just doesn’t make sense. My resting heart rate is higher than it used to be. I’m still in shape, still in the fight… but I’m not the same. I know others are like this too. So here I am, saying the thing no senior leader seems able to say: I. Was. Wrong. And I’m sorry. From the depths of my soul, I apologize to the men who trusted me that day. I didn’t know. But I spoke like I did. And unlike most generals/admirals or DoD civilians, I can admit that. I don’t need to preserve some spotless image. I’m a man. A leader. And I owe those men the truth. I don’t expect this post to spark a revolution in the Pentagon or people with stars. But if it helps just one other leader step forward and do the same, It’s worth it. And maybe now, I can sleep a little better. I doubt it though.

@WNBA @DallasWings Paige does not look healthy!

Road game drip💧 The @DallasWings bring the fits and the focus into today’s matchup against the Liberty with a chance to improve to 4-3 on the season. 📺 NBC + Peacock | 3:30pm/ET

@DALWingsUpdates Quick moving offense is best. Paige needs to bring ball up faster to avoid stagnant, easily defended half-court set.

🎥| “Back broke, shoulder broke, neck broke, I’m not though” ~Paige Bueckers via Dallas Wings on TikTok

@DrakeKeeler In order to eliminate the double team you need other threats on the floor with Paige. Maddy and Azzi seemed to work best. We lost bc of major defensive lapses. Uncontested layups! Smith & Shepard didn't switch, block out, rebound. Like they don't practice defense.

Jose Fernandez says Odyssey Sims came in the game late because Paige was getting doubled and they needed a point guard in the game with her. Will post clips in a bit

@Beno10_MFC D

Strong eye test. Which stand mixer is different? 99% people failed.

@sacbabi No words...

PAIGEEEEEE SHE LOOKS SO GOOD OMGGSGSGGGG

@quixy_lol Who advises her on clothes selection?

holy face card

@JackCarrUSA Red Storm Rising.

Born on this day in 1947, Tom Clancy came to define the modern techno-thriller. I read THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER soon after its publication and have many fond memories escaping into the pages of each new Clancy novel over the ensuing years. I remember exactly where I was as I cracked their covers. I already had my sights set on the SEAL Teams when John Clark first appeared in THE CARDINAL OF THE KREMLIN. When WITHOUT REMORSE hit shelves, I immediately immersed myself in the origin story of the former Navy SEAL and CIA legend. That book in particular remains an old friend. Do you have a favorite Tom Clancy novel?

@EricLDaugh They chose unwisely.

🚨 BREAKING: The US DID NOT reach an agreement with Iran, JD Vance says it's "bad news" for IRAN "They have chosen not to accept our terms." "We've been at it for 21 HOURS. We've had substantive discussions...bad news is, we have not reached an agreement." "That's bad news for Iran much more than bad news for the USA." Thank you for pushing hard, JD! America First.

@sagesteele And Sue Bird is supporting the same argument. Sad.

I try not to question people’s intelligence but Megan Rapinoe is making it harder and harder by continuing to double & triple down on this stupidity. (Ps - this IOC news broke almost 2 weeks ago, and this is the statement she came up with? lol.)

@DaleStarkA10 More than a symbol....

Everyone loves to hate on the Air Force until their 600 miles behind enemy lines and need someone to come pick their ass up.

@BuzzPatterson It's more than a symbol.... It embodies the character of all of our Special Forces folks. Well done.

The aftermath of the rescue. This story will be in military textbooks forever.

@infantrydort @Angry_Staffer We have some pretty good folks working CSAR. Just wish the experts would refrain from giving out capabilities and specs. If some tweets are obviously disinformation, don’t correct them. There may be a reason for the “error”.

@Angry_Staffer Actual miracles being witnessed right now. Quite a few planes shot out from under people and thankfully most are walking away.

Fuck. That’s what I was worried about. Makes sense, though - the Warthog pilot would naturally be open to more risk if trying to keep a downed crew member from being captured

@RepBoebert Please don't turn into MTG.

Should Congress approve $200B to fund prolonged war with Iran?

@PaulDMauro Harold “Pee Wee” Reese.

Bud Harrelson.

@usabasketball @WNBA @FIBAWWC Hats off to Kelsey Plum for being the only player to place her hand over her heart during the National Anthem.

Perfect trip to Puerto Rico 💼 🇺🇸 #USABWNT x #FIBAWWC

@GrageDustin Seems that was a tad short of an endorsement.

Wesley Hunt just signaled support for Ken Paxton. Here. We. Go. 👀

@WesleyHuntTX A conspiracy theorist might think that you were part of a plan to derail @KenPaxtonTX . As a result, you may find that your political future in Texas is somewhat diminished. One way to mitigate that would be to immediately endorse Paxton.

This is an extraordinarily admirable offer to help solve a serious problem in Texas, and it reflects the kind of service and sacrifice our great state needs. General Paxton wants what we all want, secure elections and a republic that endures. If a deal can be reached that delivers for the American people, then our country wins. General Paxton’s offer has the potential to secure the one thing that can save our country. May God bless Texas.

@JackPosobiec Not sure that's what @KenPaxtonTX said.

BREAKING: Paxton vows to drop out of Texas Senate race if Cornyn passes SAVE Act thepostmillennial.com/breaking-paxto…

@RealSpitfire @RepThomasMassie Agree. Time to end the posturing.

Ok @RepThomasMassie name names on the floor. You have always said you wanted to expose the users of the slush fund. DO IT! I DARE YOU!