Open Comment Post. 17 Nov 25

Drone defense is catching up....

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Why does the justification to invade Venezuela remind me so much of the Iraq debacle?

 

The US State Department plans to designate the Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, citing the Maduro-led group's corruption of institutions, involvement in terrorist activities, and trafficking of drugs into the U.S. and Europe. pic.twitter.com/h2OvhTSpDu

— Vanguard Intel Group 🛡 (@vanguardintel) November 16, 2025

A slightly different tune but the same tired ass playbook. I bought it full force the first go. Now? Now I ain't buying shit. Even if they roll out today's version of Collin Powell I say no to this.

US Army use C-17 for its distributed operations

 

⚡ Aerial Resupply in Distributed Terrain ⚡

During #JPMRC 26-01, Light Fighters use @USArmy–@usairforce integration to sustain our dispersed formations. C-17 #aerial resupply keeps us mobile and ready in complex environments in @INDOPACOM. See → Sense → Protect → Sustain. pic.twitter.com/kcBpdMGWYz

— 25th Infantry Division (@25thID) November 16, 2025

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, conduct a Long Range Maritime Air Assault

I guess someone's got to be able to do forcible entry in the Pacific. I just never thought it would be left to the Army. Is this the future? The USMC acting as the eyes and ears of the joint force (by way of being the Stand In Force) while the US Army actually engages the enemy?

This state trooper lost it over a football game

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MV-22 Final Exercise @ MAWTS-1 training course...Photos by Lance Cpl. Fabian Ortiz

CIO VBM Freccia 30 NG

A new official rendering and some specifications about the CIO VBM Freccia 30 NG was released on the CIO website. This platform was ordered by the Italian Army last year, which will be receiving 76 units. First prototype of this platform will be ready by late 2027. pic.twitter.com/lFFR24jzin

— A-129 Mangusta (@NichoConcu) October 19, 2025

Camo is used in everyday life, not just for hunting and combat...

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— NRM84 (@Mappy6984) November 12, 2025

GEEZ! It's a dangerous world for men today. I don't club but could you imagine you see one thing on the dance floor and get her home and she unwraps all this? I mean good job on the weight loss but sweetheart the job ain't done.

SuperAV Land

Open Comment Post. 14 Nov 25

British troops testing the Ajax IFV were so badly affected they're no longer deployable

 

Exclusive: British soldiers who tested the new Ajax armoured fighting vehicle in the summer were so badly affected they can no longer be deployed overseas https://t.co/l8WqhNdjd3

— Larisa Brown (@larisamlbrown) November 14, 2025

Have you ever heard of such a thing? Testing an armored vehicle and the result was that the troops testing it were no longer deployable? Just plain wow.

Force Design 2030's terrible fruit after 6 years

Just my personal take on where we're at with Force Design 2030.

1.  The Commandant has stated that NOW there will be 2 Marine Littoral Regiments instead of 3.

2.  That's huge.

      A.  That means that the entire Marine Corps has stripped itself of ground combat power to field just TWO regiments of a new design.  If that ain't a kick in the nuts then I don't know what it is.

      B.  With just TWO regiments that means that the number of Medium Landing Ships MUST BE REDUCED!  They can't justify the larger number because they're supporting less forces.

3.  Fighting is assumed in S. America shortly.  During the run up to this fight we haven't heard Force Design one time.  Additionally it would appear that legacy forces are going to be employed in a traditional manner.

4.  We've heard much about a "revolution" in warfare due to the widespread use of drones.  I have to wonder.  Ukraine adopted drone warfare because they could not match the Russians conventionally.  They have in essence adopted guerilla warfare against their enemy.  It should be expected that in a fight with a peer we will not see the same type of success.  To be blunt the US already has swarm killing gear available now.  They haven't been sent to Ukraine because I believe the fear is that they could be captured and supercharge Russian and Chinese anti-drone warfare capability.

5.  No one is talking about wargames anymore.  I suspect the reason is that the latest and greatest test have revealed what a fraudulent idea Force Design 2030 really is.

So why is Force Design 2030 still limping forward.

A buddy that I haven't talked to in quite a while would point to sunk cost fallacy.

He was right before when talking about the F-35 and if he described Force Design 2030 the same I think he'd be right again.

Oh and we can't forget about hubris.

Even when people know they're wrong they'll always fight tooth and nail to defend their view point.

“You can beat 40 scholars with one fact, but you can’t beat one idiot with 40 facts.”

Late Open Comment Post. 13 Nov 25

Whoever reported this kid needs to be expelled and charged

 

At Fort Dorchester High School, an autistic student was reported by staff for allegedly having a weapon or “switch.” No gun was found—it was a Nintendo Switch gaming console. 👀😳 pic.twitter.com/WloQED29u5

— Rain Drops Media (@Raindropsmedia1) November 11, 2025

Dept Of War Veterans Day Video

To every veteran, we thank you for your strength, sacrifice, and love of country.

America stands free because of you. pic.twitter.com/o6PJ3l18cH

— Department of War 🇺🇸 (@DeptofWar) November 11, 2025

Did ya'll notice who was missing in this?

I watched it twice and still might be wrong but the USAF isn't represented.  Heavy on Marine and Army Infantry.  Army Aviation and Naval Aviation (Navy & Marines) got shoutouts.  A few Navy ships.

No Armor.  No Air Force Fighters, One Navy Fighter, No Coast Guard and No Mechanized Forces of any kind.

Is this messaging for a future fight in S. America and the forces that will participate?

Man! Country girls! Don't know if this is batshit crazy or undercover sexy....I'm leaning toward crazy

 

She captured a giant possum and held it like it was nothing—even struck some poses with it. 😳😭🥶
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— Rain Drops Media (@Raindropsmedia1) November 11, 2025

Veterans Day 2025

Happy Veterans Day to all that served.

Big fuck you to all that have monetized this holiday in the form of "discounts" or so called free shit that is actually a loss leader so they get Vets into stores to buy other shit.

Open Comment Post. 11 Nov 25

Poor kid. Bet the DI's are laughing their asses off

When knocking on the drill instructor’s hatch goes wrong pic.twitter.com/saUEHqa25W

— Interesting As Fuck (@interesting_aIl) November 8, 2025

Can't believe I was ever that young