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Pentagon Lost Track of Money Sent to China for ‘Enhancement of Pathogens of Pandemic Potential’

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 22, 2024 30 Comments

"As a result of these discrepancies and the lack of comprehensive authority outlining the definitive characteristics of pandemic‑potential pathogens, we were unable to conclusively determine which pathogens fell under this designation."...

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Report: Pentagon Ran Year Long Social Media Campaign Against China’s COVID Vaccines

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 15, 2024 22 Comments

I never want to hear another peep about Chinese and Russian trolls....

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Sec. Austin Confirms Admin Withholding Ammunition From Israel Over Disagreement on Rafah

Posted by Mary Chastain on May 08, 2024 75 Comments

Rafah is Hamas' last stronghold from which it continues to fire rockets, including at the humanitarian aid crossing where four Israeli soldiers were killed just days ago....

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‘Woke’ Air Force Colonel Promotion Still Stalled – An Update

Posted by James Nault on May 01, 2024 27 Comments

Air Force Colonel Ben Jonsson's promotion to brigadier (one-star) general on hold after his racist screed attacking "white" Air Force officers...

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Air Force Sued After Claiming it Lacked Records on Racial Diversity Quota Plan

Posted by James Nault on April 26, 2024 24 Comments

"In its response, the Air Force claims that there are “no records” responsive to the request when the specific public documents referenced in the request contain the very search words which the Air Force claims there are no records for...

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Are We Inching Towards World War III?

Posted by Mike LaChance on March 30, 2024 53 Comments

"The ongoing conflicts have strained the military and policy resources of the United States and its allies."...

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John Kirby Concerned Aid to Ukraine Depletes ‘U.S. Weaponry Inventories’

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 18, 2024 24 Comments

"Since the beginning of the war, with every package we provided, we’ve got to make a certification that it’s not gonna damage our own national security, and as we have given more and depleted our inventories...

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Gaza Pier Will Take Around 60 Days and 1,000 Troops to Complete

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 08, 2024 86 Comments

The Pentagon released more details about the Gaza pier President Joe Biden wants to build to send in humanitarian aid: - Over 1,000 U.S. military personnel - Weeks to plan & execute (~60 days) - U.S. Army 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) from VA tasked - "Maintains the ability to...

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High-Altitude Balloon of Unknown Origin Sweeps Across Western US

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 23, 2024 30 Comments

The US military is assuring everyone the balloon poses no threat....

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Russian Space EMP Weapons Reportedly The “Serious National Security Threat” Referenced By House Intelligence Chairman

Posted by William A. Jacobson on February 16, 2024 39 Comments

I think we need some more information here. Which is why I agree with Rep. Mike Turner that the information should be declassified....

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DOD Extends Deployment of Marines Near Gaza

Posted by James Nault on February 16, 2024 23 Comments

Approximately 2,500 Marines to remain on station near Gaza for the final stages of Israel's takedown of Hamas and rescue of its hostages...

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House Intelligence Committee: White House Should Immediately Declassify “Information Concerning A Serious National Security Threat”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on February 14, 2024 78 Comments

Rep. Mike Turner: "I am requesting that President Biden declassify all information relating to this threat so that Congress, the Administration, and our allies can openly discuss the actions necessary to respond to this threat."...

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Defense Sec. Austin in Critical Care Due to Bladder Issue

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 12, 2024 24 Comments

"At this time, it is not clear how long Secretary Austin will remain hospitalized. The current bladder issue is not expected to change his anticipated full recovery."...

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Pentagon Identifies Soldiers Killed in Iranian-Backed Militia Drone Attack in Jordan

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 29, 2024 33 Comments

The drone hit their container housing units....

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Houthi Terrorists Still Targeting U.S. Ships in the Red Sea

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 15, 2024 44 Comments

The terrorists attacked the M/V Gibraltar Eagle, the 30th attack on commercial vessels since November 19th....

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Report: Biden Admin Demands Cabinet Members Review Delegation Protocols After Austin Hospitalization

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 09, 2024 24 Comments

Austin underwent surgery to treat prostate cancer in December. He has been at Walter Reed since January 1, recovering from complications from the surgery....

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Secretary Of Defense Lloyd Austin Kept Secret Hospitalization, Incapacitation From WH and Own Top Staffers

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on January 08, 2024 79 Comments

"Austin’s job appears safe — at least for the moment, but pressure is growing within the administration and on Capitol Hill for someone to lose their job."...

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Report: Chinese Spy Balloon Used U.S. Internet Provider

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 29, 2023 34 Comments

"Officials familiar with the assessment said it found that the connection allowed the balloon to send burst transmissions, or high-bandwidth collections of data over short periods of time."...

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