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Category Archives: Military
High praise indeed
Via BlackFive, an interesting article from a French infantryman about his time with American infantrymen in Afghanistan. Perhaps, it’s proof positive that we still have the best military on the planet. I wonder if there’s anyone in the White House … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Current Operations, France, Military, Nations, United States, World Watch
Tagged France, Military, Praise
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Contract warfare
The internet is awash in a story originating from the Wall Street Journal about how Iranian-backed insurgents in Iraq have “hacked” raw feeds from Predator drones in service there using cheap, commercially available software. While this development is troubling, it … Continue reading
Posted in Air Force, Culture, Current Operations, Defense, Funding, Future Military, Government, Military, Military Technology, Nations, News, Politics, Science and Technology, Spending, United States, Updates, World Watch, Worldview Item of the Day
Tagged acquisition, Military, rules, technology
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What happens if we fail?
President Obama laid out his strategy for Afghanistan last night, one that involves adding more troops and a time line for withdrawal based on the theory of leaving behind an strong Afghan government and an Afghan people willing and able … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, al Qaeda, Current Operations, Entities, Foreign Policy, fundamentalist Islam, Government, Groups, Islam, Military, Nations, News, Pakistan, Security, United States, Updates, War on Terror, World Watch, Worldview Item of the Day
Tagged Afghanistan, Consequences, History, War
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Why remember?
Today is the day we have set aside as a nation to formally remember the men and women who have served the United States of America in its armed forces in dedication to keeping this nation safe and free. We … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Military, Veteran's Day
Tagged freedom, honoring, remembering, Sacrifice, Veteran's Day
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In case you forgot
In case you forgot why we are in Afghanistan and why we must never forget: New York’s ship comes in. The USS New York, LPD-21. DLH
Posted in History, Military, News, Worldview Item of the Day
Tagged 9-11, New York, perserverence, reasons, remembering
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