Jay Veith, PhD

Congratulations to the producers, led by Doan Curtis, Brian Knappenburger,, and Bo Kravitz, and the many contributors!

I am thrilled to announce that the Netflix documentary that I appeared in, “Turning Point: The Vietnam War,” has been nominated for five Emmys! Best Documentary Outstanding Historical Documentary Outstanding Research Outstanding Sound Outstanding Lighting

@AprilHuggett @BohuslavskaKate @trinzu @Tatou_Ania April, you rock then, and you rock now!

@BohuslavskaKate @trinzu @Tatou_Ania Thank you Kate. I am shaking my head that after two years this photo is resurfacing after being posted by a member of my own military trying to shame me. I will not give away my power not then, and not today.

. @tatou_ania Will she ever stop? Seems no. First of all, I have not abandoned my daughter. The fact that you or anyone else on the internet does not know when I am in Estonia or how much time I spend with her is very intentional. The world does not need access to my child or my private life. That is for her safety and for mine. And the way you speak about it only shows that you know absolutely nothing about me or my life. You are way too invested in my life and in April’s life, especially in things that are private and none of your business. I don’t sit and think about you, I don’t talk about you, I don’t discuss you with anyone, because I simply don’t have time for that kind of obsession. Second, I am an adult woman. Who I am with or not with, how many people I have been with, even if it was one or a hundred, is not your business and has nothing to do with my work. My work is what I do, what I deliver, and what people can actually see. And one more time, because you keep repeating it — I have never mocked your disability. Show me even one post, one text, one tweet where I have done that. I am still waiting. What is honestly sad to see is that there are people who actually believe this kind of delusion, when even your own story changes every 10 minutes. That must be a very strange world to live in… completely disconnected from reality. I also truly hope that all the organizations and the women you work with are proud to see who represents them and the Ukrainian army, and the way you speak to people and treat them. What you are doing is something completely different. It looks like a very sad need to focus on other people’s lives because there is not much happening in your own. Honestly, you should seek help. Because this level of obsession and hate is not normal.

@AprilHuggett You are a warrior. Thats the only judgment that matters.

I’ve been in the public eye since the first days after crossing into Ukraine. And through all of it, I made a decision, to keep one part of my life completely private. I never spoke about who I’m dating. I never spoke about my sexuality. Not once. Because I didn’t think it should matter. And because, if I’m honest, I was afraid that if I said it out loud… it might cost the people around me the support they need to survive. But war strips things down to the truth. The deeper I go into this, the more I understand something I can’t ignore anymore, there is a real chance I don’t make it out of this alive. And if that’s the reality, then I don’t want to leave this world having never said who I am. There’s been a lot said about me already. People speculating. People deciding for me. Saying I’m gay. Saying I sleep around with male soldiers. None of that is true. So here it is. No rumours. No guessing. I am not gay. I am not straight. I am pansexual. I don’t see people through gender. I never have. It’s always been about connection, something deeper, something harder to explain, something that either exists or it doesn’t. And the truth is… I’ve never felt like I belonged under any label. I’ve never been the kind of person to put #LGBTQ in my bio or wear it as something that defines me. But if “pansexual” is the word that explains a part of me, then I understand that it places me somewhere in that space....whether I’ve claimed it before or not. I’ve said before that I’m autistic. But I’ve never explained what that actually means for me. For me, it means connection doesn’t happen quickly. It isn’t casual. It isn’t surface level. It takes time, safety, and something real. I don’t like being touched by strangers. I don’t open up easily. I don’t let people in unless I truly trust them and that kind of trust is rare. So for me, relationships aren’t simple. They never have been. They are slow, intentional, and deeply felt. Something that is nearly impossible to make time for in war. Which is why so much of what’s been said about me has never made sense. I know this post might cost me support. I know there will be people who walk away because they don’t understand this, or don’t want to. But this is the truth. This is me. It always has been. And I don’t want to spend whatever time I have left hiding it just to be easier for other people. I just want to live, as myself, while I still can in #Ukraine.

@AprilHuggett Oh April, you have sacrificed so much. I am both so proud of you and so worried at the price you have paid.

How much I wish I could remove this equipment forever and go back to who I really am. Not who I was, because war took that woman from me a long time ago. But in quiet moments, I slip into civilian clothes. Just for a little while. To feel like myself again. To be feminine. To exist in the small, normal moments of life that war has taken from so many of us. My body aches not only from the weight of the gear, but from the weight of what russians have brought to Ukraine. The pain, the destruction, the places and people they took from me. A share or a donation will not give me my old life back. It will not make me a normal woman again. But every day, because of people like you, we move one day closer to victory. Help us defend Donetsk Oblast. Help bring us closer to victory. paypal.com/donate?campaig… #Support93 #StandWithUkraine

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@Arievleeuwen1 Probably not until 2027. I'll talk about this in further detail in another thread.

1/ As promised, here’s the second part of the tank refurb and production research and BTRZ tank refurb/modernization capabilities! Since this has turned out waaaay too long, this first thread is mainly about T-90s!

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My conclusion is that the Russian military is still very dangerous, but at the same time it appears to currently be unable to effectively use the armored vehicles it now still has,

/thread/ There is an ongoing debate about the current size of the Russian AFV fleet, losses it has taken, new production level storage+reactivation, etc. Here is my take on the topic

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• Eyebrow flash (instant warmth) • Mirror breathing (subconscious sync) • Use name twice max (dopamine trigger) • Strategic vulnerability (trust accelerator) These 4 alone = likability in 5 minutes. The other 8 are multipliers.

I just discovered psychological tricks so manipulative, therapists debate whether they should be taught. These are the same tactics used by: -Cult leaders -Master salespeople -FBI interrogators How to be irresistible in 5 minutes: 11 dark psychology tricks(#7 feels illegal)

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@mindcollective1 I own it. More connected to robotic next year but always in defense

Mega Trends in Defense Tech into 2026 Not since adoption of aircraft has the military been poised for a series of disruptions. 2025 was the year of promise and I expect 2026 will be the year of delivery. There are lots of ideas out there, but this is what *I own* in Defense Tech into 2026🧵

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8. “If our night ended perfectly… how would it end?” She tells you the destination herself. Once she describes it, going to your place feels like the natural next step. Zero resistance.

It was 6pm. A client told me: "I got a date in an hour" "What should I do?" I sent him 8 questions to ask her. Later that night, He told me she's at his place. Here are the questions:

Ken Nguyen “The Vietnamese” podcast, second time I have been on. Thanks Ken! youtu.be/TtMfanJHMno

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"Bulletproof" Trust System: 1) Revocable Living Trust -> Avoids probate completely -> Keeps finances private -> Protects kids' inheritance 2) Pour-Over Will -> Catches forgotten assets 3) Guardian Designation -> Who raises your kids -> How they get paid

If you die without a plan... - The government takes 40% in tax - Probate court costs $100k+ - Your kids get the scraps If you love your family, here's every document you need to protect them: (from a CPA & father of two)

@rogerkimball @TheSpectator God bless you, Roger, I don’t know how you will survive the next four years. I hear Miami is nice lol

Don't miss Heather Mac Donald's brilliant piece on New York's new Islamo-Communist mayor in the Nov 10 @TheSpectator. thespectator.com/topic/zohran-m…

Fantastic meeting in Chicago with my dear friend, Dr. Mary. Humbled to be included with so many incredible honorees! Thanks again to Betty Hines and Mary for presenting this award for my work 30-years of work with the National League of POW/MIA Families.

Gold for Best Original Score/Music The Signal Awards are relatively new but they're the podcast world's most recognized awards, the equivalent of the Emmys. This success belongs to all of you who gave their time and energy to this project. Popping champagne here in Austin."

The excellent podcast that I was in has won a major award. Thanks to all who voted! From Josh Alvarez, the writer: "I'm thrilled to share that the Final Flight of Captain Forrester podcast has won two Signal Awards! Silver in the History, Limited Series category

@AmRevResurrect Fascinating story, thank you for sharing

Value for Value: if this story sparked something in you, give value back. Reshare this thread. Share the truth fearlessly. Or become a paid subscriber to my Substack (link in bio) to keep the fire of liberty alive. 🇺🇸 Truth is our heritage. Let’s defend it.

Long before the Revolution, one printer in New York lit the spark of American liberty with ink, not gunpowder. His name was John Peter Zenger, and his trial in 1735 would define the sacred right to speak truth to power. Let’s dive in. 🇺🇸 #AmRev

Here is the link to the history category: vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting?u… you!

The podcast is also up for a "listeners' choice" award, which is determined by votes submitted on the Signal Awards’ website. Votes must be submitted by Thursday, October 9. May I ask for your vote for the podcast? You must first sign up to vote.

I’m excited to share that the podcast "The Final Flight of Captain Forrester" is a Signal Awards finalist in the history category! Signal Awards are new, but they're the biggest awards program for podcasts. The winners will be announced on October 15.