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[blustnmtn]

I can only imagine that this was a "setup" to illustrate the "commander's" inadequacy. I highly doubt the weapon was outfitted like this by accident:

www.zerohedge.com/military/were-going-lose-major-war-us-navy-deletes-photo-ship-commander-shooting-rifle-backwards

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First Aerial View Of B-21 Raider Offers New Insights

With flight testing now deeply underway, the U.S. Air Force is giving us our first look from high up in the sky at the B-21 Raider.
by Tyler Rogoway|
PUBLISHED May 22, 2024 3:56 PM EDT

www.twz.com/air/first-aerial-view-of-b-21-raider-offers-new-insights

[ratty]

May 23, 2024 17:20:43 GMT code said:

First Aerial View Of B-21 Raider Offers New Insights

With flight testing now deeply underway, the U.S. Air Force is giving us our first look from high up in the sky at the B-21 Raider.
by Tyler Rogoway|
PUBLISHED May 22, 2024 3:56 PM EDT

www.twz.com/air/first-aerial-view-of-b-21-raider-offers-new-insights

That's a lot bigger than the desk I flew ....

[blustnmtn]

May 23, 2024 21:32:32 GMT ratty said:

May 23, 2024 17:20:43 GMT code said:

First Aerial View Of B-21 Raider Offers New Insights

With flight testing now deeply underway, the U.S. Air Force is giving us our first look from high up in the sky at the B-21 Raider.
by Tyler Rogoway|
PUBLISHED May 22, 2024 3:56 PM EDT

www.twz.com/air/first-aerial-view-of-b-21-raider-offers-new-insights

That's a lot bigger than the desk I flew ....

Is that you seated ratty?

[ratty]

May 25, 2024 23:27:56 GMT blustnmtn said:

May 23, 2024 21:32:32 GMT ratty said:

That's a lot bigger than the desk I flew ....

Is that you seated ratty?

Yes. A very early version.

The other guy was my orderly room sergeant who was about to take his discharge. After one leave, I returned to work with a moustache and he said (something like) "It divides one long uninteresting face into two equally uninteresting halves."

[missouriboy]

May 25, 2024 23:33:35 GMT ratty said:

May 25, 2024 23:27:56 GMT blustnmtn said:

Is that you seated ratty?

Yes. A very early version.

The other guy was my orderly room sergeant who was about to take his discharge. After one leave, I returned to work with a moustache and he said (something like) "It divides one long uninteresting face into two equally uninteresting halves."

And two halves do make a hole.  Where did that damn "w" go to? 

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www.justice.gov/opa/pr/retired-navy-admiral-and-business-executives-arrested-bribery-scheme

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USAF F-35s Are Officially Getting Joint Strike Cruise Missiles That Fit In Their Bays

Joint Strike Missiles will give Air Force F-35A new options for conducting stand-off strikes, especially in the maritime domain.
byJoseph Trevithick
PUBLISHED May 31, 2024 8:29 PM EDT

www.twz.com/air/usaf-f-35s-are-officially-getting-joint-strike-cruise-missiles-that-fit-in-their-bays

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British Army’s new Challenger 3 tank could have 5km engagement range

The new L55A1 main gun of the UK's future Challenger 3 MBT will be able to fire a range of new munitions.
Richard Thomas May 31, 202

www.army-technology.com/news/british-armys-new-challenger-3-tank-could-have-5km-engagement-range/?cf-view

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A lighter, high-tech Abrams tank is taking shape
By Jen Judson

www.defensenews.com/land/2024/05/31/a-lighter-high-tech-abrams-tank-is-taking-shape/

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Are tanks still relevant?

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Ice Dragon: China’s Antarctic Strategy

Jenna Higgins | 05.31.24


mwi.westpoint.edu/ice-dragon-chinas-antarctic-strategy/

The CCP is determined to challenge the rules-based global order, attain elevated status and power, and exploit untapped natural resources on the frozen continent. China’s strategy for Antarctica incorporates strategic patience, technological innovation, international influence, and access to South Pacific territories. To contend with China’s theory of victory, Australia and the United States do not need to annihilate or aggressively posture against China but rather develop a policy that centers on strategic patience and relative gain in Antarctica.

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In China’s Backyard, America Has Become a Humbler Superpower
The United States no longer towers over the Asia-Pacific, dictating terms to its allies. Instead, it’s offering to be a teammate and share responsibilities.

By Damien Cave
June 13, 2024Updated 7:58 a.m. ET

Damien Cave spent more than a year interviewing current and former officials from the U.S. and a dozen other countries for this article.

www.nytimes.com/2024/06/13/world/australia/us-changing-role-asia-pacific.html?unlocked_article_code=1.zU0.e3ub.6dNIktbkXoKQ&smid=url-share

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New Report: Many Failures in $450 Million B-1 Crash ‘Not a One-Time Occurrence’ Among Units
July 25, 2024 | By Chris Gordon

www.airandspaceforces.com/new-report-aircrew-mistakes-unhealthy-culture-b-1-crash/

[ratty]

Jul 25, 2024 18:02:57 GMT code said:

New Report: Many Failures in $450 Million B-1 Crash ‘Not a One-Time Occurrence’ Among Units
July 25, 2024 | By Chris Gordon

www.airandspaceforces.com/new-report-aircrew-mistakes-unhealthy-culture-b-1-crash/

Good times and soft men? It doesn't get much hotter than this ...

“This investigation has shown that many failures leading to this mishap were not a one-time occurrence or an aberration,” the report stated, detailing over two dozen human error infractions. While the crash would not have happened in good weather, the board was blistering in its criticism of the aircrew, support personnel, and their leaders.

The report cited numerous contributing factors to the crash, including “poor crew resource management, poor weather conditions, ineffective flight operations supervision, a lack of awareness of airfield conditions, and an organizational culture that tolerated decaying airmanship skills, a lack of discipline, poor communication, and inadequate focus on regulations.”