Friday, July 25, 2025

The pivot to the Pacific & America first is a pathetic lie. We're expending/donating high need/low density weaponry in defense of others that we don't stand a chance against China

If the US were fully focused on defeating China then we could PROBABLY pull it off. These distractions and weird entanglements that we keep getting pulled into? I have to believe that is part of the plan to weaken our defenses. Ukraine? The EU should be all over the defense of that nation and supplying them with everything and anything they need. If we believe the talking points then they must "defeat Russia there so they don't get to the EU". 

Israel? Good God that nation's leadership irritates the FUCK outta me. Netanyahu has no off switch. He's had numerous points where he could have taken the time to stop the fighting and rebuild his economy AND his military but its like he's out hunting for fights.

The Trump admin?  Trump's instincts are spot on but he continues to yield to the hawks in his cabinet and in Congress.

If China is the true threat then we need to get laser focused on getting ready for that fight.

If they're not then stop singing that song and reorient to doing the shit we're doing now.

Either way we need a pause to replenish our warstocks.  

Long life without being functionally healthy is a curse, not a blessing...

Why are naval F-35's looking like piles of shit while sitting next to clean F/A-18s?

Comedy gold on the US Army's rappel tower

Alaska based Coast Guard aviators showcase rescue demonstration during multi-agency hoist symposium...Photos by Alejandro Pena

Note. Time to upgrade the Coast Guard. First we need a division of the force. A law enforcement branch that will remain under homeland security and a military side that is partnered full time with the Navy. With this division you will see the Coast Guard acquire new capabilities such as long range large scale rescue at sea that will require new equipment...LIKE SEA PLANES!!! They will also get the older Burkes that are life extended and dump all the short ranged helos in favor of at least BlackHawks. Current cutters will go with the law enforcement branch along with the short range helos. Future ice breakers will go with the military side of the house. A minor reorganization will add combat power to the Navy and will provide the Coast Guard with the ability to conduct TRUE grey zone operations with the ability to flex into combat ops while still protecting the homeland.

U.S. Marines with HMH-461 and 2nd DSB execute external lifts...Photos by Cpl. Mya Seymour

Washington National Guard Chinook helicopters bring out the big guns during Raven Focus 2025...Photos by Spc. Tristin Salisbury