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
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Rules of Engagement Keep Us From Winning Wars
Syrians, Iraqis Believe U.S. Created ISIS, Don't Support War
U.S. viewed as "radioactive" in region, suggesting the war America and its allies are waging is not likely to succeed.
They look at ISIL as a supplier of stability, a supplier of security. And they say, Well, OK, its not perfect, but ISIL has the economy up on its feet again.
Iran provokes the world as Obama does nothing
IRAN IS following through on the nuclear deal it struck with a U.S.-led coalition in an utterly predictable way: It is racing to fulfill those parts of the accord that will allow it to collect $100 billion in frozen funds and end sanctions on its oil exports and banking system, while expanding its belligerent and illegal activities in other areas and daring the West to respond.
Unfortunately, the Obama administrations response to these provocations has also been familiar. It is doing its best to downplay them and thereby encouraging Tehran to press for still-greater advantage.
Better late than?
Pentagon considers cybercampaign against Islamic State
The Pentagon is considering increasing the pace and scope of cyberattacks against Islamic State, arguing that more aggressive efforts to disable the extremist group's computers, servers and cellphones could help curtail its appeal and disrupt potential terrorist attacks.
Germans Stock Up on Weapons for Self-Defense
All across Germany, a country with some of the most stringent gun-control laws in Europe, demand is skyrocketing for non-lethal self-defense weapons, including pepper sprays, gas pistols, flare guns, electroshock weapons and animal repellants. Germans are also applying for weapons permits in record numbers.
The scramble to acquire weapons comes amid an indisputable nationwide spike in migrant-driven crime, including rapes of German women and girls on a shocking scale, as well as physical assaults, stabbings, home invasions, robberies and burglaries in cities and towns throughout the country.
German authorities, however, are going to great lengths to argue that the German citizenry's sudden interest in self-defense has nothing whatsoever to do with mass migration into the country, despite ample evidence to the contrary.
General needs more troops in Europe
The commanding general of U.S. Army Europe has said he simply doesn't have what he needs to reassure allies and deter Russia.
Angela just might need some help as well?
U.S. Navy Recruits Gut Microbes to Fight Obesity and Disease
The military is creating smart E. coli to combat a variety of disorders faced by warfighters
The 100 trillion bacterial cells that reside in our guts play a major role in nearly every aspect of human biologydigesting food, guiding the immune system, even dictating mental health by sending signals to the brain that affect mood, cognition and behavior. Its not surprising, then, that disruption of these gut microbial communities can lead to disease, including obesity and related problems.
Obama "endorses" Lindsey Graham - Kind of
"To his credit, I think Lindsey Graham is one of the few who has been at least honest about suggesting 'here is something I would do that the president is not doing.' He doesn't just talk about being louder or sounding tougher in the process."
Lindsey Graham Ends Presidential Bid
"I'm going to suspend my campaign. I'm not going to suspend my desire to help the country."
Trump, Sanders say U.S. should not try to topple dictators
U.S. presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump said separately on Sunday that the United States should not try to topple dictators such as Syria's Bashar al-Assad, highlighting a skepticism over foreign wars that transcends party lines.
Both candidates said the Middle East would be less tumultuous today if Libya's Muammar Gaddafi and Iraq's Saddam Hussein were still in charge, arguing that the United States faces a greater threat from Islamic State and other extremist groups that have flourished in their wake.
Clinton backs Obama's Islamic State strategy in Democratic debate
U.S. Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton backed elements of President Barack Obama's strategy to fight Islamic State militants in a debate on Saturday, drawing criticism from all sides for saying "we now finally are where we need to be" in Syria.
The trouble with verifying Clintons claim on Trump as ISIS propaganda
He is becoming ISISs best recruiter, Clinton said. They are going to people, showing videos of Donald Trump insulting Islam and Muslims in order to recruit more radical jihadists.
But so far no one has been able to point to use of Trump videos on official ISIS accounts.
Coup time?
Are Americans losing faith in democracy?
More Americans want the Pentagon to take over.
Vietnam veterans make good life for themselves in Cambodia
For a handful of American Vietnam veterans who left a little piece of themselves behind during the ferocious jungle war and say they were vilified when they went back to the states, Phnom Penh has become home.
The war was the worst thing that ever happened to me, Andy Richards, 65, said as he sat in a bar booth, swirling wine in a glass. Ive had three open-heart surgeries.
I like Cambodia, said Richards, who arrived in 2002. I like the lack of rules. Theres more personal freedoms here than anywhere else. Its inexpensive. The people are very nice.
The Madison, Wis., native joined the Army in 1968 at 18 because he expected to be drafted. He spent a short time in the storied 82nd Airborne Division but disliked it because it was too spit-shined. He transferred to the 101st Airborne and headed for Vietnams jungles.
Polluted nuclear weapons site to become tourist destination
The nation's most polluted nuclear weapons production site is now its newest national park.
Thousands of people are expected next year to tour the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, home of the world's first full-sized nuclear reactor.
Are ExxonMobil, the Koch Brothers 'Enemies of the State'?
John Kerry seems to think so.
Letter to the Editor
Once Upon a Time
This is a short story, but in my opinion, a true one. I wonder why in my younger years people generally did more things for themselves? They built or helped build their own homes, made hay for their animals, plowed and shoveled snow, used alternate sources of energy so as not to be caught off guard in times of emergency. I wonder how much progress and technology have changed our society so that we no longer take responsibility for our wellbeing?
Case in pointwith the terrorists and the nutcases shooting, bombing, knifing, and axing… The prevailing strategy says if you see something say something. THEN RUN LIKE HELL! What has our society wrought? It looks to me with the terror threat at new heights we are in for a long haul. Their chosen mode of operation is extremely difficult to detect, as their sympathizers exist in large numbers. It would appear our current government is unwilling or unable to make the hard choices to deal with the problem. To the rise in gun sales in the past number of years, I have to give credit to President Obama. He has singlehandedly done what the NRA could not do in a decade.
Regards, Warren B
P.S. Would it be politically correct to say Merry Christmas to all?
An Old Guy goes to the doctor
Thanks, Pat
An old guy goes to his doctor for his physical and gets sent to the Urologist as a precaution. When he gets there, he discovers the Urologist is a very pretty female doctor. The female doctor says, "I'm going to check your prostate today, but this new procedure is a little different from what you are probably used to. I want you to lie on your right side, bend your knees, then while I check your prostate, take a deep breath and say, '99'.
The old guy obeys and says, "99".
The doctor says, "Great", now turn over on your left side and again, while I repeat the check, take a deep breath and say, '99".
Again, the old guy says, '99'."
The doctor said, "Very good". Now then, I want you to lie on your back with your knees raised slightly. I'm going to check your prostate with this hand, and with the other hand I'm going to hold on to your penis to keep it out of the way. Now take a deep breath and say, '99'.
The old guy begins,
"One...
two
three"
Elderly Road Trip
Thanks, Warren
(Remind you of anyone you know?)
While on a road trip, an elderly couple stopped at a roadside restaurant for lunch.
After finishing their meal, they left the restaurant, and resumed their trip. When leaving, the elderly woman unknowingly left her glasses on the table, and she didn't miss them until they had been driving about forty minutes.
By then, to add to the aggravation, they had to travel quite a distance before they could find a place to turn around, in order to return to the restaurant to retrieve her glasses.
All the way back, the elderly husband became the classic grouchy old man. He fussed and complained, and scolded his wife relentlessly during the entire return drive. The more he chided her, the more agitated he became. He just wouldn't let up one minute.
To her relief, they finally arrived at the restaurant.
As the woman got out of the car, and hurried inside to retrieve her glasses, the old geezer yelled to her, 'While you're in there, you might as well get my hat and the credit card.'
Where to retire?
Thanks, Anne
You can retire to Phoenix , Arizona where...
1. You are willing to park 3 blocks away from your house because you found shade.
2. You've experienced condensation on your ass from the hot water in the toilet bowl.
3. You can drive for 4 hours in one direction and never leave town.
4. You have over 100 recipes for Mexican food.
5. You know that "dry heat" is comparable to what hits you in the face when you open your oven door.
6. The 4 seasons are: tolerable, hot, really hot, and ARE YOU KIDDING ME??
OR
You can retire to California where...
1. You make over $450,000 and you still can't afford to buy a house.
2. The fastest part of your commute is going down your driveway.
3. You know how to eat an artichoke.
4. You drive your rented Mercedes to your neighborhood block party.
5. When someone asks you how far something is, you tell them how long it will take to get there rather than how many miles away it is.
6. The 4 seasons are: Fire, Flood, Mud, and Drought.
OR
You can retire to New York City where...
1. You say "the city" and expect everyone to know you mean Manhattan .
2. You can get into a four-hour argument about how to get from Columbus Circle to Battery Park, but can't find Wisconsin on a map.
3. You think Central Park is "nature."
4. You believe that being able to swear at people in their own language makes you multi-lingual.
5. You've worn out a car horn. (IF you have a car).
6. You think eye contact is an act of aggression.
OR
You can retire to Minnesota where...
1. You only have three spices: salt, pepper, and ketchup ...
2. Halloween costumes have to fit over parkas.
3. You have seventeen recipes for casserole.
4. Sexy lingerie is anything flannel with less than eight buttons.
5. The four seasons are: almost winter, winter, still winter, and road repair.
6. The highest level of criticism is "He is different, she is different or It was different!
OR
You can retire to The Deep South where...
1. You can rent a movie and buy bait in the same store.
2. "Y'all" is singular and "all y'all" is plural.
3. "He needed killin" is a valid defense.
4. Everyone has 2 first names: Billy Bob, Jimmy Bob, Joe Bob, Betty Jean, Mary Beth, etc.
5. Everywhere is either: "in yonder," "over yonder" or "out yonder".
OR
You can retire to Colorado where...
1. You carry your $3,000 mountain bike atop your $500 car.
2. You tell your husband to pick up Granola on his way home, so he stops at the day care center.
3. A pass does not involve a football or dating.
4. The top of your head is bald, but you still have a pony tail.
OR
You can retire to Wisconsin where...
1. You've never met any celebrities, but the mayor knows your name.
2. Your idea of a traffic jam is three cars waiting to pass a tractor.
3. You have had to switch from "heat" to "A/C" on the same day.
4. You end sentences with a preposition: "Where's my coat at.
OR
FINALLY You can retire to Florida where...
1. You eat dinner at 3:15 in the afternoon.
2. All purchases include a coupon of some kind -- even houses and cars.
3. Everyone can recommend an excellent cardiologist, dermatologist, proctologist, podiatrist, or orthopedist.
4. Road construction never ends anywhere in the state.
5. Cars in front of you often appear to be driven by headless people.
