Thursday, April 16, 2020

Open Comment Post. 16 Apr 2020









In the early hours of December 31th 2019, Taiwan CDC Dep. Director and other staff spotted a post on #PTT (Taiwan Reddit) talking about SARS-like cases in Wuhan



Add this to your stack of information on the origins of the coronavirus and the timeline of the response to it.

Taiwan was effective in their response because they (apparently) properly utilized OPEN SOURCE information.

More to come.

The Lion of Fallujah

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Pic of the day. CMV-22B with C-2A


Germany doing a slow motion re-opening...





Europe is accepting the truth.

You can't keep the economy closed as long as we have without the cure being worse than the disease.

The same will happen in the US.  Despite many of those on this blog that would sacrifice everything because of fear of the virus, the reality is stark.

If we stay closed more people will die from that than will from this disease. As shocking as that is, its a fact.

Pakistani Navy operating a new sub for their SEAL units...

Hey if you guys don't know, Sutton is REALLY worth a follow (on Twitter).  I'm not really into subs but he is and the work going on around the world will put your head on spin drive.

Ukrainian AN-178 looks good...

I hope this project works out for them.  Its the right size to compete effectively against the C-130/A-400 (I think) and if the price point is right it should be a winner.

For all their struggles this could be the project that's finally a win for the Ukrainians.

Various types of Russian turrets and remotely controlled weapon stations for IFV/APC/ADS



World Health Organization coronavirus response timeline...


Yeah.

The World Health Organization did it "right"?!

Nope.

The WHO led the world down a rabbit hole and their current leader committed a crime against humanity because he's in the pocket of the Chinese.

The main problem?  They downplayed Human to Human Transmission.  That alone slowed the response.  That is the problem.  That is the sin.

Open Comment Post. 15 Apr 2020


USS America (LHA 6) Conducts Night Flight Operations...Photos by Petty Officer 1st Class Rufus Hucks











Sailors and Marines Offload EMF From USNS DAHL....Photos by Petty Officer 1st Class Nathan Carpenter

Caption to photos...
NAVAL BASE GUAM (April 11, 2020) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Blanton, assigned to Combat Logistics Regiment 3 (CLR 3), directs movement of an AAV-P7/A1 amphibious assault vehicle during an operation to offload equipment for an Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) from Watson-class vehicle cargo ship USNS Dahl (T-AKR-312). The EMF will provide expanded medical capabilities in support of DoD’s COVID-19 response and will enable forces to be postured to support Guam and the region if a Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission is requested. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter/Released)
Note.  They're not being very subtle are they?  It's obvious that Guam will be the "treatment" area for the Pacific fleet for sailors that come down with the Coronavirus.  Expect no more announcements of sick crews or sailors/Marines aboard ship getting sick.  At least from the Navy/Marines.  If news gets out it will be via Red Cross messages being released from the families.

While not an elegant solution it is much better than a publicity seeking Captain jeopardizing our readiness by crying to the media.