Military Newsletter
Latest intelligence on the world situation, updates on US military capabilities, news that affects Military retirees,
and news that will probably never be reported by the "Liberal American Media!"
Edited by Lt Col Kent Vasby, USAF, Ret
Editor's note:
Wow! The power of prayer!
I brought my wife home this morning, just 24 hours after her surgery.
The doctor and nurses were amazed at her recovery - as am I!
The surgeon removed a calcified ovary, the size of a grapefruit, which was causing all the problems.
She's back at her computer desk, and behaving pretty much like nothing happened!
Thanks, again
Kent
Antagonism at sea, U.S.-Russia edition
Earlier this week, Russian aircraft ignored repeated U.S. warnings and flew within one nautical mile of the USS Ronald Reagan just east of the Korean peninsula
Two Tupolev Tu-142 Bear aircraft flew as low as 500 feet Tuesday morning near the Reagan.
The Reagan scrambled an F-18 just in case.
China: Will respond to US ships with all necessary means
Beijing is officially steamed that the U.S. Navy sailed so close to two artificial islands in the South China Sea earlier this week.
And China's military this morning vowed to use "all necessary measures according to the need" to deter a future passage like the one the destroyer Lassen made on Tuesday past the Subi and Mischief reefs.
How the Rest of Asia Reacted to US Navy Patrol Near China's Man-Made Island
We know China wasn't happy. What about everyone else?
The student has become the master.
At the third presidential face-off Wednesday night, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush tried to take out Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, his former protégé, and backfired. In Boulder, Colo.,
Election Results Could Shift Polish Military Priorities
Conservatives take over Poland?
Rather an interesting party logo?
The landslide victory by Poland's Law and Justice Party, which had promised to boost defense spending and prioritize domestic industry, will allow it to be the first party in Poland's history able to form a government without any coalition partners.
DOD Announces Stop Doing Dumb Shit Challenge
WASHINGTON Jumping on the social media challenge bandwagon, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter last week released a video of himself doing nothing stupid, reckless, dangerous, or in any way interesting, and challenged the men and the women of the armed forces to do likewise.
The Ranger the Taliban called the giant got his first NFL start this past week-end.
Alejandro Villanueva is a former West Point lineman and Army Ranger who got his first start at tackle on Sunday as the Pittsburgh Steelers faced the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
A firefight had broken out between the Taliban and Afghan civilians, and, in trying to protect them, Lt. Villanueva had unknowingly led his troops into an ambush. The Taliban was waiting in the dark for Villanueva, the 6-foot-9 man known as The Giant, and opened fire, wounding three soldiers.
Thousands Of Soldiers With Mental Health Disorders Kicked Out for 'Misconduct'
The U.S. Army has kicked out more than 22,000 soldiers since 2009 for "misconduct," after they returned from Iraq and Afghanistan and were diagnosed with mental health disorders and traumatic brain injuries. That means many of those soldiers are not receiving the crucial treatment or retirement and health care benefits they would have received with an honorable discharge.
Ed: It's an NPR report so I question some of its conclusions.
Americans Encouraged to Greenlight Opportunity for Transitioning Veterans
Anyone can Greenlight A Vet:
Hire one today. Or help a veteran find a job.
Volunteer and serve with veterans groups in your local community.
Start a mentor/mentee relationship with a returning veteran.
Raise awareness on social media.
Or simply signal support by changing your porch light to green.
This little-known federal agency can't explain why it needs a fleet of 1,100 flashy SUVs
The Federal Protective Service (FPS) is a relatively unknown division of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which is primarily concerned with providing facility security for federal buildings. It's also the not-so-proud manager of a fleet of more than 1,100 pricey vehicles which a new audit finds the agency can't justify.
Mexico deploys its navy to face its latest threat: Monster seaweed
The Mexican navy has deployed its oceanographers to track the seaweed and launched research voyages to study "what provoked this arrival," said Rear Adm. Fernando Alfonso Angli Rodriguez.
Let's Talk About Sex (in the Military)
Oh shucks, It's about issue of women in combat roles
Ole & Lena
Thanks, Marty
Ole walks into David Jones to purchase a sheer negligee for Lena.
He is shown several possibilities that range from $250 to $500 in price -- the more sheer, the higher the price.
Naturally, he opts for the most sheer item, pays the $500, and takes it home.
Ole presents it to Lena and asks her to go upstairs, put it on, and model it for him.
Upstairs - Lena thinks (she's no dummy), 'I have an idea.
It's so sheer that it might as well be nothing. I won't put it on, but I'll do the modeling naked,
return it tomorrow, and keep the $500 refund for myself.'
Lena appears naked on the balcony and strikes a pose.
Ole says, 'Good Grief! You'd think for $500, they'd at least iron it!'
Ole never heard the shot.
Funeral on Thursday at Noon. Closed coffin.
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